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Breakdown of timing on the MCAT
| Section | Time | Time for each question |
|---|---|---|
| C/P | 1 hour 35 minutes | 1 minute 36 seconds |
| CARS | 1 hour 30 minutes | 1 minute 42 seconds |
| B/B | 1 hour 35 minutes | 1 minute 36 seconds |
| P/S | 1 hour 35 minutes | 1 minute 36 seconds |
- How much time do you need for CP MCAT?
- How much time should I spend on each MCAT passage?
- Is timing an issue on the MCAT?
How much time do you need for CP MCAT?
MCAT time breakdown
| MCAT Section | Length | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Sciences | 95 minutes | 1 hour and 49 minutes |
| Break (optional) | 10 minutes | 1 hour and 59 minutes |
| Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills | 90 minutes | 3 hours and 29 minutes |
| Mid-exam break (optional) | 30 minutes | 3 hours and 59 minutes |
How much time should I spend on each MCAT passage?
You should spend an average of 9.5 minutes per passage in an MCAT exam. For the MCAT science sections, you should spend about 9 minutes and for the MCAT CARS section, you should spend no more than 10 minutes.
Is timing an issue on the MCAT?
Inefficient timing on the MCAT is a byproduct of an inefficient approach in the way you're studying for the MCAT, in the way you're taking practicing exams, in the way you're reviewing practicing exams, and/or in the way you're thinking during the MCAT.
