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MCAT Test Dates 2027: Calendar, Deadlines, Score Release
The full 2027 US MCAT calendar from the AAMC, with every deadline and score date, plus which test date fits your application.
There are 35 US MCAT test dates in 2027, from January 15 to September 11. Scores come out 31 to 33 days after each test, by 5 p.m. ET. Registration for every 2027 date opened October 20 to 22, 2026, and is still open. It costs $360, or $145 with AAMC Fee Assistance. To apply in 2027 with your score in hand, test by mid April.
What are the 2027 MCAT test dates?
The AAMC 2027 US calendar lists 35 dates. “The standard start time is 8:00 a.m. each day unless otherwise noted below.” Four dates run only in some cities: “MCAT testing in the United States and Canada will be limited to select locations on Jan. 30, May 14, July 9, and Aug. 28.” The AAMC page lists the cities for each. Open a month for its deadlines and score date.
January 2027: 5 dates, scores Feb. 16 to March 2
| Test | 60 day | 30 day | 10 day | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 15 | Nov. 16 | Dec. 16 | Jan. 5 | Feb. 16 |
| Jan. 16 | Nov. 17 | Dec. 17 | Jan. 6 | Feb. 16 |
| Jan. 21 | Nov. 22 | Dec. 22 | Jan. 11 | Feb. 23 |
| Jan. 29 | Nov. 30 | Dec. 30 | Jan. 19 | March 2 |
| Jan. 30* | Dec. 1 | Dec. 31 | Jan. 20 | March 2 |
* Select test centers only.
Deadlines in November and December are in 2026.
February 2027: 1 date, scores March 16
| Test | 60 day | 30 day | 10 day | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 12 | Dec. 14 | Jan. 13 | Feb. 2 | March 16 |
Deadlines in November and December are in 2026.
March 2027: 2 dates, scores April 6 to April 20
| Test | 60 day | 30 day | 10 day | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 6 | Jan. 5 | Feb. 4 | Feb. 24 | April 6 |
| March 19 | Jan. 18 | Feb. 17 | March 9 | April 20 |
April 2027: 4 dates, scores May 11 to May 18
| Test | 60 day | 30 day | 10 day | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 9 | Feb. 8 | March 10 | March 30 | May 11 |
| April 10 | Feb. 9 | March 11 | March 31 | May 11 |
| April 16 | Feb. 15 | March 17 | April 6 | May 18 |
| April 17 | Feb. 16 | March 18 | April 7 | May 18 |
May 2027: 7 dates, scores June 2 to June 29
| Test | 60 day | 30 day | 10 day | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | March 2 | April 1 | April 21 | June 2 |
| May 7 | March 8 | April 7 | April 27 | June 8 |
| May 8 | March 9 | April 8 | April 28 | June 8 |
| May 13 | March 14 | April 13 | May 3 | June 15 |
| May 14* | March 15 | April 14 | May 4 | June 15 |
| May 21 | March 22 | April 21 | May 11 | June 23 |
| May 29 | March 30 | April 29 | May 19 | June 29 |
* Select test centers only.
June 2027: 4 dates, scores July 13 to July 27
| Test | 60 day | 30 day | 10 day | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11 | April 12 | May 12 | June 1 | July 13 |
| June 12 | April 13 | May 13 | June 2 | July 13 |
| June 25 | April 26 | May 26 | June 15 | July 27 |
| June 26 | April 27 | May 27 | June 16 | July 27 |
July 2027: 4 dates, scores Aug. 10 to Aug. 31
| Test | 60 day | 30 day | 10 day | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9* | May 10 | June 9 | June 29 | Aug. 10 |
| July 10 | May 11 | June 10† | June 30 | Aug. 10 |
| July 23 | May 24 | June 23 | July 13 | Aug. 24 |
| July 30 | May 31 | June 30 | July 20 | Aug. 31 |
* Select test centers only.
† The AAMC table prints this deadline as "June 110". Every other 30-day deadline falls exactly 30 days before its test, which for July 10 is June 10. Check it in the MCAT Registration System when you book.
August 2027: 4 dates, scores Sept. 14 to Sept. 28
| Test | 60 day | 30 day | 10 day | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 14 | June 15 | July 15 | Aug. 4 | Sept. 14 |
| Aug. 20 | June 21 | July 21 | Aug. 10 | Sept. 21 |
| Aug. 21 | June 22 | July 22 | Aug. 11 | Sept. 21 |
| Aug. 28* | June 29 | July 29 | Aug. 18 | Sept. 28 |
* Select test centers only.
September 2027: 4 dates, scores Oct. 5 to Oct. 12
| Test | 60 day | 30 day | 10 day | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2 | July 4 | Aug. 3 | Aug. 23 | Oct. 5 |
| Sept. 3 | July 5 | Aug. 4 | Aug. 24 | Oct. 5 |
| Sept. 10 | July 12 | Aug. 11 | Aug. 31 | Oct. 12 |
| Sept. 11 | July 13 | Aug. 12 | Sept. 1 | Oct. 12 |
The printable AAMC schedule adds: “The MCAT exam is not offered in October through December 2027.” Canadian and international dates are on separate AAMC calendars. How long test day itself takes is in how long is the MCAT. Once you pick a date, plan back from it with our MCAT study schedule and start CARS practice early.
When do 2027 MCAT scores come out?
Between 31 and 33 days after your test. “Scores are released by 5:00 p.m. ET on the scheduled score release date.” You read them in the AAMC score reporting system. If you apply through AMCAS, the MCAT Essentials say “your scores are automatically pulled into your application when they are available on the published score release date, regardless of application status”. The last 2027 scores come out October 12. How AACOMAS, TMDSAS and schools get your score is in MCAT score release dates. To see what your number means, try the MCAT score calculator or read what is a good MCAT score.
Which MCAT date should you take for your application cycle?
Work back from when you plan to submit AMCAS. The newest AMCAS dates are for the 2027 application: it opened May 5, 2026, submission began May 28 and schools got the first applications June 26, per the AAMC 2027 AMCAS slides. You can submit before your score is out. The slides say “Applicants should indicate any future testing dates.” Full cycle dates are in our medical school application timeline. Our advice by entry year:
Applying in 2027, with your score in hand before you submit
Test from January to mid April. The April 16 and 17 dates release scores May 18, and May 1 releases June 2. For the 2027 cycle, AMCAS opened May 5 and submission began May 28, so an April score lets you choose schools knowing your number.
Applying Early Decision in 2027
For 2027 entry, the latest MCAT dates accepted for Early Decision were June 27 at Rush, July 11 at Wake Forest and July 24, 2026 at MCW. A June 2027 date or earlier keeps you inside a similar window. The June 26 date releases scores July 27.
Applying in 2027, testing in summer
July, August and September dates still counted at all three schools we checked, with scores by October 12. For 2027 entry, Rush, Wake Forest and MCW all took tests through September 12, 2026. AMCAS pulls your score in on release day, so schools see a September test in October.
Applying in 2028 or 2029
Any 2027 date works. Some schools take scores from about three years back: Rush counts tests from January three years before you start, and MCW took tests from January 2024 for 2027 entry. Testing early leaves room for a retake.
Leaving room for a retake
You can hold one appointment at a time and test up to three times in 2027. Schools see every scored attempt, so give yourself a real gap to prepare. A first test in January or March leaves May and June open for a second.
Latest test date some schools accept
| School | Early Decision | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| Rush | June 27, 2026 | September 12, 2026 |
| Wake Forest | July 11, 2026 | September 12, 2026 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | July 24, 2026 | September 12, 2026 |
How do you register for the MCAT?
Online, in the AAMC's MCAT Registration System, with your AAMC account. 2027 registration opened in three groups at noon ET, by test center location, per the AAMC opening page. Today “the MCAT Registration System remains open for scheduling for available dates after registration opening”, until each date's 10-day deadline. Every step, from your AAMC ID to full seats, is in our MCAT registration guide.
Group A: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, noon ET
Test centers in eastern states and DC, including Florida, Michigan, New York and Virginia
Group B: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, noon ET
Test centers in 29 states, including Alabama, California, Illinois and Texas
Group C: Thursday, October 22, 2026, noon ET
Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and test centers in other countries
Who can register: anyone “preparing to apply to and attend a health professions program that accepts MCAT scores for admission”, who is not in and has not been in such a program. Everyone else applies for special permission first.
Before you book: the AAMC's registration tips
Per the AAMC registration tips:
- Use your existing AAMC account if you have one, and enter your name exactly as it appears on your ID.
- Pick two or three backup dates. If your date is full, the registration page has an appointment notification request.
- Fee Assistance first, if you qualify. The program needs a U.S. home address and family income at or below 400% of the 2025 poverty level, and review takes about five business days. “You must be approved for the benefits before taking advantage of the discounted registration fee.”
What do the 60, 30 and 10 day deadlines mean, and what do changes cost?
Each test date has three deadlines, set 60, 30 and 10 days before it. They decide what a change costs. The 10-day deadline is “the last date to schedule, reschedule, or cancel a reservation and last date to edit registration information”. “All scheduling deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. local test center time on the day of the deadline.” The 2027 AAMC scheduling fees are in the table below.
2027 reschedule and cancel fees by deadline
| When you change | Standard | Fee Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| 60 or more days before the test | $55 to move, $180 back | $25 to move, $75 back |
| 30 to 59 days before the test | $110 to move, $180 back | $45 to move, $75 back |
| 10 to 29 days before the test | $210 to move, $0 back | $85 to move, $0 back |
In practice, canceling 30 or more days out still costs you $180 of your $360 ($70 with Fee Assistance), and canceling later costs all $360. Moving your date in the last month costs $155 more than moving it early. How to decide is in how to reschedule the MCAT. “No changes are allowed less than 10 days before the exam.” “The AAMC does not grant deadline extensions.” Testing outside the US, Canada and US territories adds $130, which is not refunded.
How many times can you take the MCAT?
The 2027 MCAT Essentials set four limits. “You may hold only one MCAT exam appointment at a time.” “You may attempt the exam no more than three times in a testing year.” You may test “no more than four times over two consecutive testing years”, and “no more than seven times in your lifetime (beginning with the April 2015 test dates)”. The AAMC may consider appeals.
Missing your test uses up an attempt too. “A no-show counts as one of your attempts, regardless of the reason.” You also pay the full registration fee again. At the end of the exam you choose once whether to score or void it. “Voiding or scoring cannot be reversed after the exam.”
How do you talk about your MCAT in a medical school interview?
Schools can see every scored attempt. The Essentials say “all tests taken from April 2003 onward will be included in score reports or be made available through your AMCAS application”. If you retook the exam or your score is below a school's usual range, have a short, calm answer ready: what happened, what you changed and what you do differently now.
“You took the MCAT twice. What changed between the two attempts?”
Schools see every scored attempt, so interviewers sometimes ask. A strong answer owns the first result in one line, names what you changed and points to the new score and what the habit means for medical school. Aim for under a minute.
Our example answer (we wrote it, not a real applicant)
My first MCAT, in March, came back lower than my practice tests, mostly because of the reading section.
I had been doing content review and very few timed passages, so I ran out of time on test day.
For the second attempt I did three timed passages every morning before class and reviewed every miss the same day, with a friend who had done well on that section.
I took it again in June and my score went up, with the biggest gain in that section.
What I kept is the habit of practicing under real conditions and reviewing quickly, which is how I plan to prepare for boards.
More in medical school interview questions and how to prepare for medical school interviews. Confetto gives feedback on every answer.
Sources: the AAMC 2027 US MCAT calendar, printable 2027 schedule, 2027 registration opening, MCAT registration page, registration tips, scheduling fees, MCAT Essentials for Testing Year 2027, AAMC Fee Assistance Program, 2027 AMCAS slides and the admissions pages of Rush, Wake Forest and MCW. All checked October 29, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What are the 2027 MCAT test dates?
There are 35 US test dates in 2027, from January 15 to September 11. January 30, May 14, July 9 and August 28 are offered only at select test centers. There is no testing from October to December 2027.
When did 2027 MCAT registration open?
Registration for all January to September 2027 dates opened in three regional groups on October 20, 21 and 22, 2026, at noon ET. It is still open, so you can book any date that has seats until its 10-day deadline.
How long does it take to get MCAT scores?
In 2027, scores come out 31 to 33 days after the test, by 5 p.m. ET on the release date. The last 2027 scores come out October 12. If you use AMCAS, the score goes into your application automatically on release day.
How much does the MCAT cost in 2027?
Registration is $360, or $145 if you are approved for the AAMC Fee Assistance Program before you register. Testing outside the US, Canada and US territories adds $130. Rescheduling costs $55 to $210 depending on how close to the test you change.
What is the latest MCAT date for the 2028 application cycle?
Each school sets its own cutoff, and the three schools we checked still list their 2027 entry dates. For 2027 entry, Rush, Wake Forest and MCW accepted tests through September 12, 2026. The last 2027 date is September 11, with scores October 12, but testing by spring means schools see your score when you apply.
How many times can you take the MCAT?
Up to three times in one testing year, four times over two consecutive years and seven times in your lifetime, counting from April 2015. A no-show counts as an attempt. You can hold only one appointment at a time.
Can you reschedule or cancel the MCAT?
Yes, up to 10 days before the test. Rescheduling costs $55 at 60 or more days out, $110 at 30 to 59 days and $210 at 10 to 29 days. Canceling 30 or more days out refunds $180, and later there is no refund. Inside 10 days no changes are allowed.