Size of Test Center Lockers?

[oneirologist]

Hi all,

I'm taking the MCAT next weekend and was wondering how big the lockers are. I need to bring my backpack with my laptop inside + a change of clothes (all will fit in standard sized backpack) since I'm going on a trip right after the exam. I'm getting picked up so I don't have a car to leave my stuff in. Obviously I won't touch my laptop while inside the center. Just wondering whether the standard locker will fit my stuff, and if not, will the proctors allow me to just put it off to the side somewhere?

I'm commuting quite a bit to the test center so can't leave my stuff at home either.

Thanks in advance!

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[Gauss44]

The lockers might fit a bowling ball, maybe. They are usually square, not rectangular, and about that size. Or you can call or stop by the center and ask in case it varies.

 

[Cawolf]

I was considering bringing my two-ball bag for my league play though. Will that fit?

 

[oneirologist]

I emailed AAMC as well as Prometric - will update when I hear back. But if any of you have experience at the testing centers, I would still love to hear your input 🙂

 

[mehc012]

I emailed AAMC as well as Prometric - will update when I hear back. But if any of you have experience at the testing centers, I would still love to hear your input 🙂

Your stuff won't fit in the locker. However, the proctors will likely let you leave it in the waiting area, as long as you have no valuables in it. I'd call your center to confirm, though.

 

[oneirologist]

Your stuff won't fit in the locker. However, the proctors will likely let you leave it in the waiting area, as long as you have no valuables in it. I'd call your center to confirm, though.

Thanks, I'll definitely try to confirm with the center. I don't mind leaving my stuff not in the locker... stealing someone's stuff at your MCAT isn't very good karma 🙄

 

[IslandStyle808]

Thanks, I'll definitely try to confirm with the center. I don't mind leaving my stuff not in the locker... stealing someone's stuff at your MCAT isn't very good karma 🙄

Yeah I agree with mech012, call and confirm. For my recent exam, they allowed me to leave my bag on top of the lockers and one time before in the waiting room. So most likely they will let you do this.

 

[valkener]

Many people visit their test-center the week before to have a look. Obviously you won't be able to go inside the comptuer rooms if there is a test but there are usually glass doors that you can look through and the lockers are usually next to the receptionist. Mine were small, you could fit a football inside but that's all.

 

[mehc012]

Yeah I agree with mech012, call and confirm. For my recent exam, they allowed me to leave my bag on top of the lockers and one time before in the waiting room. So most likely they will let you do this.

At mine, everyone who didn't have valuables/request a locker did NOT get one. There were bags of food and water bottles scattered all over the locker area. I think for a full size Bag they may have issues leaving it out if they couldn't see it, but they should be able to work something out. If not, hell, leave it in the damn hallway or behind a bush. It's just a few hours.