Sections of MCAT
The following four sections comprise the MCAT Examination:
Verbal Reasoning, Physical Science, Writing Sample and Biological
Science.
The Biological Science test will concentrate on the basic biology
and biologically related chemistry, whereas the Physical Science
examination will focus on physics related chemistry areas. The verbal
Reasoning passage will be taken from the social science, from the
humanities, and from areas of the natural science not tested in
the Biological and Physical Sciences section of the MCAT. Topics
for the Writing Sample are not taken from the content of physics,
biology, or chemistry, nor will they ask for personal reasons why
the student has chosen medicine as a career.
Verbal Reasoning:
Typically this section will be composed of 9 passages from the humanities,
social science and natural science; each passage will be followed
by 6-10 questions. These questions will be based on, and can be
answered from the information presented.
Physical Science:
Typically this section will be composed of a series of problems
upon which the subsequent multiple-choice questions are based. These
usually will be 10 problem sets that will be followed by 5-10 questions
each and 15 problems to be followed by a single question.
Writing Sample:
Typically this section will be composed of two topics; 30 minutes
will be allowed for each. The student will be asked to develop a
central thesis, synthesize material, separate major issues, purpose
alternative solutions, and present ideas in a logical and coherent
manner, and write in Standard English, which conform to accepted
practices regarding such mechanical matters as grammar and syntax.
Biological Science:
Typically this section will be composed of a series of problems
upon which the subsequent multiple-choice questions are based. There
usually will be 10 problem sets that will be followed by 5-10 questions
each and 15 problems to be followed by a single question.
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