MCAT Prep: Sections, Scoring & Practice
The MCAT is a medical-school admissions test scored out of 528. Here's what its four sections cover and how to prepare — with realistic COSMIQ practice.
COSMIQ prepares you for the MCAT and administers realistic full-length mock tests — it does not administer the official test.
Frequently asked
How is the MCAT scored?
Each of the four sections is scored 118–132, and they sum to a total from 472 to 528, with a midpoint of 500.
What's a good MCAT score?
The midpoint is 500. Competitive scores for many medical schools fall in the 510–520 range, but requirements vary widely by program.
Estimate your score with the MCAT score calculator.