MCAT overview and scoring
High-level explanation of MCAT sections, timing, scoring scale, and common misconceptions.
The MCAT is a reasoning exam wrapped in science. You are scored on how well you interpret passages, connect variables, and choose the best-supported answer. Content knowledge matters, but only as a tool for reasoning. The most successful students read a passage like a scientist: identify what is tested, track the variables, and predict the outcome before looking at answer choices.
- The MCAT is a reasoning exam with science passages
- Scaled scoring favors consistent accuracy
- Separate background from the tested variable
- Data questions usually test trends or predictions
- Review errors as content vs reasoning
Write one paragraph on which section feels most intimidating and why. Then list two specific actions you will take this week to reduce that anxiety.
Generate a short quiz from this lesson. Choose the formats you want, then run it.
Use this for step-by-step support. This is learning-first and shows reasoning.
Official MCAT exam overview from the test maker.
Optional external overview of their free resources.
Official free planning resources (link-only).
Register for the official free MCAT practice exam (link-only).
Official MCAT content outline (link-only).
External Khan Academy MCAT content. Link-only with attribution.
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