MCAT Test Dates & Score Release (2025)
2025 MCAT Calendar
The MCAT is offered multiple times a year, typically from January through September. There are no exams in February, October, November, or December.
Scores are released approximately 30-35 days after the test date.
| Test Date | Score Release Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 | First exam of the year. |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 | |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 | |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 | |
| Apr 11, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | Scores released just as AMCAS opens. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | May 28, 2025 | |
| May 10, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | Popular date for students finishing spring semester. |
| May 15, 2025 | Jun 17, 2025 | |
| May 23, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | Last date to have scores before AMCAS transmission (usually late June). |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | Getting late for this cycle. |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Sep 3, 2025 | |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 | |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Oct 7, 2025 | Last exam of the year. |
When Should You Take the MCAT?
The “Golden Window”: April or May
Ideally, you want to take the MCAT in April or May of the year you apply.
- Why: Your score will be released in May or June, just as the AMCAS application opens. This allows you to submit your application early (which is critical for rolling admissions) with your score in hand.
The “Late but Okay” Window: June
Taking the exam in June is acceptable.
- Strategy: Submit your AMCAS application in early June without your score (to just one “throwaway” school) to get the verification process started. When your score arrives in July, you can add your real school list.
The “Danger Zone”: July or Later
Taking the exam in July or August puts you at a significant disadvantage for the current cycle. Your application won’t be complete until August or September, by which time many interview spots have already been given away.
Registration Tips
- Register Early: Seats fill up instantly on opening day (usually in October for Jan-June dates, and February for July-Sept dates).
- The 10-Day Deadline: You cannot register for an exam less than 10 days before the test date.
- Rescheduling Fees: Be aware that rescheduling fees increase as the test date approaches.