The Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®), developed and administered by the AAMC, is a standardized, multiple-choice examination created to help medical school admissions offices assess your problem solving, critical thinking, and knowledge of natural, behavioral, and social science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine.

The AAMC Fee Assistance Program assists those who need help funding MCAT, including prep materials, the exam and medical school application fees.

MCAT preparation resources

This is not an extensive list of MCAT prep options. Please note that OSU does not officially endorse any of these MCAT prep companies.

Free resources

• How to Create a Study Plan for the MCAT Exam
• Khan Academy
• Interactive web content on MCAT site– Click on the MCAT Official Prep Hub
• McGraw Hill MCAT PracticePlus and Review Q's
• AAMC iCollaborative
• The MCAT Podcast

Affordable (≤$250)

• Official MCAT products to purchase, found on the official AAMC MCAT website
  • Includes items such as the official MCAT guide, flashcards, question packs, and practice exams
• ExamKrackers
• AdaptPrep
• UWorld
• MCAT-prep.com

Pricier ($250-$1000)

• Dr. Flowers MCAT

Steeper prices ($1000+)

Lower priced options may be available for different packages.

• Kaplan
• Princeton Review
• Altius
• NextStep Test Prep