MCAT Score Calculator
Section Scores
* Curves mimic AAMC Sample/FLs using calibrated estimators. Real test forms are equated, so raw→scaled varies by form. Official scale is 118-132 per section.
How to Use Our MCAT Score Calculator
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Pick a curve: Linear (baseline), or AAMC Sample (est.) / FL1–FL4 (est.) to mirror popular expectations. (AAMC doesn't publish a single raw→scaled chart; Sample is unscored.)
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Choose input mode: -Raw Correct (out of 59 for science sections, 53 for CARS), or -Scaled (118–132 per section).
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Read your results: We show section scaled scores and a total (472–528) instantly.
How We Built This MCAT Score Calculator
1) What's official (and what isn't)
-Score scale: Each MCAT section is reported on a 118–132 scale; the total is 472–528. That scale—not a raw-to-scaled chart—is what AAMC publishes.
-Equating (why curves differ): AAMC converts raw ("number correct") to scaled scores using equating so that scores mean the same thing across different test forms. Because each form is equated separately, there is no single, universal raw→scaled table for the real exam.
-Section lengths: CARS has 53 questions; the other sections have 59 each (with official timing/format).
-Percentiles: AAMC releases annual percentile tables (scaled score → percentile). We reference the current PDF in effect May 1, 2025–Apr 30, 2026.
-Practice exams: The AAMC Free Practice Exam and Practice Exams 1–4 (FL1–FL4) provide scaled scores and percentiles like test day; the Free Sample Test is unscored.
2) Calculator logic (plain English)
-Two input modes -Raw Correct: you move sliders for questions correct (out of 59 or 53). -Scaled: you enter/slide 118–132 directly (useful after AAMC practice tests).
-Curve presets -Baseline (Linear): quick estimate when you only have raw correct. -AAMC Sample (est.) & AAMC FL1–FL4 (est.): we fit smooth logistic curves so outputs feel like common online estimators for the Sample test and the scored full-lengths. These are approximations, not official scales. (AAMC doesn't publish a universal raw→scaled mapping; Sample is explicitly unscored.)
3) Why your score here may not match other calculators
-Equating varies by form → different tools use different stand-ins (e.g., "Sample estimator," "FL2 curve," etc.), so scaled outputs can differ for the same raw scores. That's expected.
-Sample Test is unscored → every public "Sample" conversion is an estimator modeled off scored exams; there is no official Sample scale.
-Practice exam curves differ slightly → AAMC's scored FL1–FL4 each has its own scale and interpretation; third-party sites reflect this in different ways.
4) What we calibrated to
-Official foundations: AAMC pages on scoring, score scale, equating, section lengths, and percentiles.
-Expectations from prep ecosystems: public guidance noting the Sample is unscored and that AAMC FLs report scaled/percentiles like the real exam; we tuned our presets to align with those expectations.
5) Known limitations (important!)
-Approximations by design: Only AAMC can equate a specific test form. Our curves are best-effort estimates for planning and practice. Always treat official AAMC score reports as the source of truth.
-Rounding & banding: Scaled scores are whole numbers; small raw changes near a band edge can jump a point—this is normal in any scaled exam.
MCAT Score Scale (Quick Facts)
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Each section is scored 118–132; total is 472–528 (midpoint 500). You receive 5 scores: 4 section scores + 1 total.
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Scores are scaled, not curved. Raw "number correct" is converted to the 118–132 scale for each section.
Raw vs. Scaled Scores (How Equating Works)
The MCAT isn't curved. After your raw correct answers are counted, AAMC applies equating so scores mean the same across different test forms. That's why there's no single, universal raw→scaled chart—each form is equated separately. There's no penalty for wrong answers (unanswered = wrong), so guessing is encouraged.
MCAT Percentile Table (2025–2026)
Percentiles show what percent of test takers scored at or below a given total. These are the official percentiles in effect May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026:
| Total | Percentile | Total | Percentile |
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| 500 | 49th | 513 | 87th |
| 505 | 65th | 515 | 91st |
| 508 | 74th | 518 | 95th |
| 510 | 79th | 520 | 97th |
Full table (including section percentiles) comes directly from AAMC's PDF.
What Counts as a "Good" MCAT Score?
"Good" depends on your school list and profile. Use percentiles to benchmark (e.g., ~510 = 79th, 515 = 91st, 520 = 97th), then compare with ranges for your target schools in MSAR (Medical School Admission Requirements). MSAR is AAMC's official database for school-specific stats and requirements.
FAQs
When are MCAT scores released?
About 30–35 days after your test date, no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on the listed release day.
How many times can I take the MCAT?
Up to 3 per testing year, 4 in two consecutive years, 7 lifetime; voids and no-shows count.
Is there a penalty for wrong answers?
No. Wrong = unanswered in scoring; always guess.