MCAT Exam Transition Quiz

What is the primary focus of the MCAT, regardless of the changes from 2014 to 2015?

• Measuring physical fitness

• Testing mathematical skills

• Assessing understanding of sciences and application skills

• Evaluating language proficiency

Which new section was added to the 2015 MCAT that was not present in the 2014 version?

• Physical Sciences

• Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior

• Biological Sciences

• Verbal Reasoning

What additional subjects are tested in the new Chemical and Physical Foundations of Living Systems section?

• Environmental Science and Geology

• Mathematics and Statistics

• Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biology

• Only Chemistry and Physics

Which section of the new MCAT includes questions on psychology and sociology?

• Chemical and Physical Foundations of Living Systems

• Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills

• Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems

• Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior

For the new MCAT, which of the following is NOT a recommended subject to study?

• Biochemistry

• General Chemistry

• Advanced Calculus

• Physics

How is the new MCAT scoring system designed to prevent direct comparison with the old system?

• By eliminating scores altogether

• By using letter grades instead of numbers

• By changing the scale to 118-132 per section

• By using a different number of sections

What is the average score per section on the new MCAT?

• 10

• 9

• 125

• 132

What is the recommended score to aim for on the new MCAT to be considered competitive?

• 500

• 528

• 512

• 472

What is the total seat time for the new MCAT, including breaks?

• 3 hours

• 4 hours

• 6 hours

• 7 and 1/2 hours

How long is the actual testing time for the new MCAT?

• 3 hours

• 8 hours

• 4 hours

• 6 hours