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Sections on the MCAT Test

MCAT Test: Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences and Verbal Reasoning

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Below is a very basic outline of the MCAT test sections you’ll encounter when you begin clicking away at the testing center, (or scribbling away if you’re taking the paper-based test), but if you need more specific info about each MCAT test section, MCAT 101 is the place to go.

2013 - 2014 MCAT Sections

Test Section Questions Time in Minutes
Tutorial(optional) ---- 10
Examinee Agreement ---- 10
Physical Sciences 52 Total Questions
  • 7 sets of passage-based questions(contain 4-7 questions a set)
  • 13 independent questions
70
Break (optional) ---- 10
Verbal Reasoning 40 Total Questions
  • 7 sets of passage-based questions(contain 5-7 questions a set)
  • 13 independent questions
60
Break (optional) ---- 10
Writing Sample is No Longer Offered No Writing 0
Break (optional) ---- 10
Biological Sciences 52 Total Questions
  • 7 sets of passage-based questions(contain 4-7 questions a set)
  • 13 independent questions
70
Void Question 1 question 5
Survey ---- 10
Total Content Time ---- 4 Hours, 25 Minutes
Total "Seat" Time ---- 5 Hours, 25 Minutes

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