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ContentsThe MCAT Essentials Addendum for the January and March 2021 Exams 1.1Introduction 1.2Registration 1.2Exam Start Times 1.2Scheduling Fees, Cancellations, Refunds, and Deadlines 1.2Examinee Emergency Cancellations After the Bronze Zone Deadline for COVID-19 Reasons 1.3Rescheduling and Cancellation Notifications During COVID-19 1.3Expired MCAT-Approved Identification 1.3Check-In Rules and Procedures: Health and Safety 1.3-1.4Reporting Health and Safety Concerns 1.5Questions? Contact the MCAT Program 1.5The MCAT Essentials for Testing Year 2021 2.1Introduction 2.2What Is on the MCAT Exam?MCAT Exam Content 2.32.2Before You Register for the MCAT Exam 2.4AAMC ID 2.4Registration Name 2.5Resolving Registration Name Requirements 2.7Registration and Scheduling Violations 2.7Eligible Health Professions Programs 2.8Requesting Special Permission 2.8International Examinees 2.9Testing Limits 2.9Testing With Accommodations 2.9The AAMC Fee Assistance Program 2.10Registering for an MCAT Exam 2.11The MCAT Registration System (MRS) 2.11Examinee Agreement 2.11AAMC Policies Regarding MCAT Examinee Data 2.13Release of Personal Information 2.14MCAT Recruiting Service 2.14Health Professions Advisor Release 2.14Medical Minority Applicant Registry (Med-MAR) 2.15Release to Alternate Contact 2.15Scheduling an MCAT Exam 2.16Scheduling Details 2.16Scheduling Fees and Deadlines 2.16Applicable Taxes 2.17Report Suspected Violations 2.17What Should I Report? 2.18Investigation Procedures, Final Report, Arbitration, and Additional Actions 2.18“To Be Determined” Test Centers 2.19Changing Your Appointment 2.19Zone Benefits and Conditions 2.20Cancellations and Refunds 2.20Emergency Refund 2.21MCAT Appointments Are Subject to Change or Cancellation 2.21 2021 Association of American Medical Colleges
What You Need to Know About Test Day 2.23Arriving at the Test Center 2.23Test-Center Current Address 2.23Time Zones 2.23No-Shows 2.23Inclement Weather and Other Test-Center Closures 2.23Check-in Rules and Procedures 2.24Review of Test-Center Regulations 2.24Verification of ID 2.24Digital Signature 2.24Palm Vein Scan 2.24Photo Capture 2.24Storage of Personal Belongings 2.24Noteboard Booklets 2.25Entering and Exiting the Testing Room 2.25Test-Day Certification Statement 2.26In the Testing Room 2.27Breaks, Food and Drink 2.27Scoring or Voiding Your Exam 2.28What Happens After You Void Your Exam? 2.28After the Exam 2.29Registering for Another Test Date 2.29Testing Irregularities 2.29Issues Preventing Completion or Scoring of Your Exam 2.30If an Error Occurs 2.30Reporting a Test-Center Concern 2.30Test Question Challenges 2.31Discussion of the MCAT Exam 2.32MCAT Scores 2.33Exam Scoring 2.33Receiving and Sending Scores 2.34Score Reporting Through Your AMCAS Application 2.34Rescoring 2.34Contacting Us 2.35 2021 Association of American Medical Colleges
The MCAT Essentials Addendum for the January andMarch 2021 ExamsEffective: Nov. 1, 2020, for January and March 2021 MCAT exams.1.1 2021 Association of American Medical Colleges
IntroductionThis addendum to The MCAT Essentials for Testing Year 2021 provides important information andupdated policies effective as of Nov. 1, 2020.You are responsible for reading the complete version of the Essentials and this addendum because theyinclude important information about your responsibilities on test day and the requirements of the exam.For the most current information on the MCAT testing program’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)pandemic and FAQs, please visit our website.We know how greatly life has been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Preparing for the MCAT examand applying to medical school take sustained effort and careful planning over several years, and weknow this time has been especially challenging.In consideration of the well-being of our examinees during COVID-19, the AAMC has adjusted the MCATtesting program to provide a safe testing environment with the implementation of several safetymeasures, including safe social-distancing practices, mandatory wearing of facial masks at all times whileat the test center, thorough cleaning and disinfecting procedures, and access to hand sanitizer andtissues to all examinees while in the test center. We take the health and safety of examinees veryseriously.RegistrationYou will be able to register for an exam at three different times during the 2021 testing year toallow the AAMC to adapt to evolving pandemic conditions: Registration for January and March dateswill open Nov. 10, for April through June dates, in February, and for July through September dates, inMay.Please be sure to check our website for the most current information on registration.Registration Schedule Tuesday, Nov. 10, at noon ET: Register for January and March dates.o Save time on registration day by preregistering. Preregistration starts Monday, Nov. 2, atnoon ET. Go into the MCAT Registration System to fill out your background informationbefore Nov. 10. February: Register for April, May, and June dates. May: Register for July, August, and September dates.Exam Start TimesStandard start times for exams in January and March will be at 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. local test-centertime. You should arrive 30 minutes before the start time.Scheduling Fees, Cancellations, Refunds, and DeadlinesRescheduling and cancellation fees will be waived for the January and March test dates to allow for moreflexibility during this testing period. For the most current information about fees and deadlines, check thewebsite.1.2 2021 Association of American Medical Colleges
Examinee Emergency Cancellations After the Bronze Zone Deadline for COVID-19ReasonsIf you have an urgent need to cancel your exam after the Bronze Zone deadline (eight days before yourexam) because of COVID-19-related reasons, please submit an Emergency Refund Request in theMCAT Registration System. Please provide documentation or a full explanation about why you are unableto attend your exam. Documentation can include a COVID-19 test result or a full explanation of yourpotential exposure or need to quarantine.Your Emergency Refund Request will be reviewed after your exam date, and your exam will go into a “noshow” status and count as a testing attempt. A “no show” status is an internal record only that cannot beremoved or changed and will not be presented on any medical school applications you may have.You will receive notification of any approved refunds within two weeks of receipt of the requireddocumentation. Approved refunds will be applied to the method of payment used for the original exam.Refunds are not guaranteed and are issued at the AAMC’s sole discretion. If approved, you will receive arefund in accordance with the fee structure and, if needed, a testing attempt will be credited to you.Please note: After you submit an Emergency Refund Request, you are required to follow the currentguidelines about when you may sit for the MCAT exam.For non-COVID-19-related emergency refunds, please see the Emergency Refund section.Rescheduling and Cancellation Notifications During COVID-19During the pandemic, we’ll continue to monitor changing COVID-19 conditions, as well as state and localhealth and safety guidance. We’ll post an update soon with more information about how we’ll keep youinformed of your exam’s status. Please visit our website for the most current information.Expired MCAT-Approved IdentificationYou must present a current, government-issued identification for admission to the MCAT exam. ExpiredIDs were accepted in 2020, but they will not be accepted for 2021. Please pay attention to the printedexpiration date on your ID and take all required steps to renew and acquire a current, valid, governmentissued ID before your exam date. If you do not have a current, valid government-issued ID by the BronzeZone deadline (eight days before your exam date), you should reschedule your exam for a later date.Check-In Rules and Procedures: Health and SafetyThe AAMC continues to monitor guidance about the coronavirus from the Centers for Disease Controland Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and state and local health authorities. Yourhealth and safety are our priority during the COVID-19 pandemic, and robust health and safety measuresare in place at the test centers.As COVID-19 conditions continue to evolve, Pearson VUE test centers may resume normal, full-capacityoperations as allowed based on the issued guidance of state and local governments. The AAMC iscommitted to maintaining the key tenets of COVID-19 best practices and will maintain mask and socialdistancing requirements on MCAT exam days in January and March, regardless of state and localguidance. Health protocols will be continuously evaluated, and any changes will be announced beforescheduling begins for the April through June dates.1.3 2021 Association of American Medical Colleges
You should expect Please note:The number of individuals in each MCAT test session to belimited.At most test centers, each room should contain no more than 10individuals.Social distancing: Examinees will be seated six feet (2meters) apart in the test room.At most test centers, there will be one open workstationbetween pairs of examinees.Examinees and staff to be required to wear face masks(face masks must adequately cover your nose and mouth);gloves are optional and subject to inspection.Hand sanitizer to be available, and you may bring yourownCleaning and disinfecting regimens to be followed betweenall testing appointments and throughout the day.While you are waiting to be checked in: Please observe socialdistancing of at least six feet between you and others who arewaiting.When you are escorted to the test room: Please observesocial distancing in the hallways and in all common spaces of thetest center.In smaller common areas of some test centers, maintaining sixfeet of distance may be challenging. If other examinees or testcenter staff do not adhere to social distancing in these areas,please remind them of the required spacing.Masks may be removed for the test-day photo and during breaksto eat and drink.Masks may NOT be removed while you are at your workstation.Your exam will be terminated if you remove your mask while youare at your workstation.Hand sanitizer must be in a clear bottle and is subject toinspection.To reduce distractions during the exam, staff may cleanworkstations, common areas, and other facilities whileexaminees are not present in those spaces.If you are concerned that your workstation was not cleanedbefore your exam, please let the staff know immediately.To be required to acknowledge that you meet healthrequirements for testing and that you will follow health andsafety guidelines while testing. When you sign the e-padduring check-in, you are acknowledging that you meet andwill follow these requirements.Temperatures will not be taken before you enter the test centerunless required by the locality where you are testing.If you do not feel well or believe you may have atemperature, please DO NOT go to the test center.Please visit Pearson VUE’s website for a comprehensive list of health and safety measures in place at alltest centers.1.4 2021 Association of American Medical Colleges
Reporting Health and Safety Concerns If you observe any violation of the health and safety protocols in test centers before, during, orafter testing, immediately report them to your proctor or test-center staff.You will have an opportunity to report concerns on the survey presented at the conclusion of yourexam. These responses go directly to the AAMC.You are also encouraged to submit concerns through the online form, by emailingmcatsafety@aamc.org, or by calling the anonymous tip line at 202-828-0973.All reports will be treated in a confidential manner and there are no repercussions for reporting this criticalinformation to the AAMC.We will continue to actively listen to your concerns and suggestions, closely monitor the currentknowledge about COVID-19 transmission and assess our processes to identify any opportunities toprotect the health and safety of MCAT examinees. Health and safety guidelines for 2021 will beupdated closer to January so we can consider the most current recommendations and scientific datawhen determining protocols in partnership with experts and Pearson VUE. Please check our website forthe most current updates.Questions? Contact the MCAT ProgramAAMC655 K St. NW Suite 100Washington, DC 20001-2399Telephone: 202-828-0600Contact Form: aamc.org/contactmcatHours:Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. ETClosed Wednesday, 3-5 p.m. ET1.5 2021 Association of American Medical Colleges
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Scheduling DeadlinesAll exams begin at 7:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. local test-center time.All deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. local test-center time.2021 EXAM DATESSILVER ZONE DEADLINEGOLD ZONE DEADLINEFriday, Jan. 15BRONZE ZONE DEADLINEThursday, Dec.17, 2020Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020Thursday, Jan. 7Saturday, Jan. 16*Friday, Dec. 18, 2020Friday, Jan. 1Friday, Jan. 8Thursday, Jan. 21Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020Wednesday, Jan. 6Wednesday, Jan. 13Monday, Jan. 25*Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020Sunday, Jan. 10Sunday, Jan. 17Friday, Feb. 12Friday, Feb. 26Friday, March 5Thursday, Feb. 25Thursday, March 11Thursday, March 18Friday, March 12Friday, March 26Friday, April 2Friday, April 23Thursday, March 25Thursday, April 8Thursday, April 15Friday, April 30Thursday, April 1Thursday, April 15Thursday, April 22Saturday, March 13Friday, March 26*Saturday, April 10*Saturday, May 1*Friday, April 2Friday, April 16Friday, April 23Thursday, April 15Thursday, April 29Thursday, May 6Saturday, May 15*Friday, April 16Friday, April 30Friday, May 7Thursday, May 20*Friday, May 14Wednesday, April 21Wednesday, May 5Wednesday, May 12Friday, May 28Thursday, April 29Thursday, May 13Thursday, May 20Friday, June 4Thursday, May 6Thursday, May 20Thursday, May 27Friday, June 18Thursday, May 20Thursday, June 3Thursday, June 10Saturday, June 19Friday, May 21Friday, June 4Friday, June 11Saturday, June 26Friday, May 28Friday, June 11Friday, June 18Tuesday, June 1Tuesday, June 15Tuesday, June 22Wednesday, June 30Saturday, July 17Friday, June 18Friday, July 2Friday, July 9Thursday, July 22Wednesday, June 23Wednesday, July 7Wednesday, July 14Thursday, July 1Thursday, July 15Thursday, July 22Saturday, July 31**Friday, July 2Friday, July 16Friday, July 23Thursday, Aug. 5**Wednesday, July 7Wednesday, July 21Wednesday, July 28Thursday, July 8Thursday, July 22Thursday, July 29Friday, July 9Friday, July 23Friday, July 30Friday, July 30Friday, Aug. 6**Saturday, Aug. 7Friday, Aug. 13Thursday, July 15Thursday, July 29Thursday, Aug. 5Saturday, Aug. 14**Friday, July 16Friday, July 30Friday, Aug. 6Saturday, Aug. 21Friday, July 23Friday, Aug. 6Friday, Aug. 13Thursday, Aug. 26Wednesday, July 28Wednesday, Aug. 11Wednesday, Aug. 18Thursday, July
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