MCAT Score Calculator
Calculate your MCAT composite score from four section scores (472–528). See your percentile rank, medical school admission tier, and CARS section context.
MCAT Composite (472–528)
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How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your score for each of the four MCAT sections (118–132 each).
- The composite is the sum (472–528 range).
- Use the Med School Tier tab to combine MCAT with GPA for admission context.
Formula
Composite = C/P + CARS + B/B + P/S (each 118–132)
Range: 472 (all 118s) to 528 (all 132s)
Example
C/P 127 + CARS 126 + B/B 128 + P/S 129 = 510, approximately 81st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The MCAT has four sections each scored 118–132, totaling 472–528 composite. The midpoint of each section is 125, so the composite midpoint is 500. Most MD matriculants score around 511–512.
- The average score of MD matriculants is approximately 511.9. For T20 programs, aim for 519+. DO programs average around 504–505. A score of 506 is the average applicant score.
- CARS (Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills) is the only section with no science content and cannot be improved through rote memorization. Many competitive programs use a CARS cutoff of 127+, particularly Harvard, Penn, and Columbia.
- AAMC allows a maximum of 7 lifetime attempts, no more than 4 in a 2-year period, and no more than 3 in a single calendar year. Multiple attempts are common and do not automatically hurt applications.
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Sources & References (5) ▾
- AAMC — MCAT Score Interpretation Guide — AAMC
- AAMC — Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) — AAMC
- AAMC — MCAT Percentile Ranks — AAMC
- Princeton Review — MCAT Score Guide — Princeton Review
- Khan Academy — MCAT Prep Resources — Khan Academy