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Comprehensive Content Review & Foundational SciencesYou are here

Systematically review biochemistry, biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and behavioral sciences across all 10 AAMC foundational concepts.

180
hours
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Scientific Inquiry, Experimental Reasoning & CARS Strategy

Master the four Scientific Inquiry and Reasoning Skills (SIRS) alongside daily CARS passage mapping across humanities and social science disciplines.

80
hours
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Section Bank Drills & Targeted Passage Analysis

Work through high-yield passage sets, graph-interpretation problems, and multi-step enzyme kinetics and thermodynamic calculations.

100
hours
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Full-Length Timed Simulations & Diagnostic Review

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80
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MCAT Exam Details

Medical College Admission Test

Administered by Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)

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Score range 472–528 (each of 4 sections scored 118–132); mean MD matriculant ~512.1; competitive for top-25 programs: 517+
Passing Score
230
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6
Hours
$355 (2026 registration fee)
Exam Fee
Study time: 300–500+ hours; most applicants study 3–6 months full-time

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) content outline

Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems25.7% (59 questions, 95 min)

General chemistry (~30%), physics (~25%), biochemistry (~25%), organic chemistry (~15%), biology (~5%). Tests understanding of physical and biochemical principles underlying human body function.

Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS)23.0% (53 questions, 90 min)

Passage-based reasoning in humanities and social sciences (~50% each). No prior content knowledge required. Tests comprehension, analysis, and reasoning ability.

Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems25.7% (59 questions, 95 min)

Biology (~65%), biochemistry (~25%), organic chemistry (~5%), general chemistry (~5%). Tests molecular and cellular biology, genetics, physiology, and biochemical pathways.

Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior25.7% (59 questions, 95 min)

Psychology (~65%), sociology (~30%), biology (~5%). Tests behavioral science, cognition, social structures, and their influence on health and healthcare.

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