MCAT Scoring

The Physical Sciences, Verbal Reasoning, and Biological Sciences sections on the MCAT are scored between a 1 and a 15. (1 is the lowest score and 15 is the highest score). In total, the lowest MCAT score you can receive is a 3, and the highest MCAT score is a 45. The two essays are scored on a J-T scale by one human and one computer grader. Most competitive medical schools look for a combined MCAT score of at least 30 and a Writing MCAT score of P or Q.

How Important are my MCAT Scores?

At most U.S. medical schools, your MCAT scores are given as much weight as your GPA. Moreover, if there is a discrepancy between your MCAT scores and your GPA, the tendency is to give your MCAT scores more weight.

In Canada, most schools weigh your MCAT scores very heavily. Some schools set minimum cut-off MCAT scores that applicants must meet in order to be considered.

The following are the average MCAT scores for accepted students at a few top-ranked medical schools.

Princeton Review students score an average of 30 on the MCAT, and 96% of our students would recommend us to others.*  

*Independent Study (2005)