We will be using one of the following full-length practice exams:
AAMC Full-Length Practice Exam 1, or
The Princeton Review Full-Length Test 1 (for students enrolled with Princeton Review)
Please make sure you have access to your selected exam and your login information ready in advance.
Because this is a mock exam, you must bring your own laptop and charger. All other procedures will be run as close to official MCAT conditions as possible.
We will simulate MCAT test-day intake, including:
ID check (two forms required; typically a photo ID plus a credit/debit card with your name)
Palm scanning simulation
Signing a test-day agreement
Placing phones and personal belongings in lockers
Assignment of an individual testing space
Once testing begins, phones and personal items will remain locked away until the exam is complete.
Here is a video on what to expect for check in procedures if that is helpful for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1wNSNzdlNw
Exam Schedule & Timing (Approximate)
Total seat time is 7 hours and 30 minutes, plus breaks.
Chemical and Physical Foundations – 95 minutes
10-minute break
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) – 90 minutes
30-minute lunch break
Biological and Biochemical Foundations – 95 minutes
10-minute break
Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations – 95 minutes
Please note: going over break times will reduce time in your next section, just like the real exam.
What to Bring
Valid photo ID + second form of ID
Laptop and charger
AAMC or Princeton Review account login credentials
Lunch (refrigerator and microwave are available)
Optional snacks
We will provide lockers for personal belongings, paper and pens, and some light snacks and bottled water.
This mock is intended to help you experience the mental, physical, and logistical demands of test day in a supportive environment. While this is a practice exam, all AAMC policies regarding prohibited items, exam conduct, and discussion of exam content still apply. Learn more about discussing the MCAT here: https://students-residents.aamc.org/taking-mcat-exam/guidelines-discussing-mcat-exam
If you have any questions or concerns before Monday, please reach out as soon as possible. We’re looking forward to supporting you through this important step in your MCAT preparation!