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AAMC ANNOUNCEMENT: WHAT’S NEXT?  Kaplan is here to help support you and your students navigate the MCAT test updates and AMCAS submission changes. This email contains a recap of the recent announcement details as well as an invitation for you and your students to attend a free event, “AAMC Announcement: What’s Next?”. MCAT announcement details:  View AAMC’s recent MCAT updates - please note that some incorrect dates and test details were circulated by the AAMC last Friday. The correct details are listed below and are being updated on appropriate websites.  Kaplan’s COVID-19 MCAT FAQ page has been updated.  Three additional test dates have been added:  June 28, 2020 September 27, 2020 September 28, 2020 Test start times:  Morning: 6:30 AM  Afternoon: 12:15 PM Evening: 6:00 PM Registration reopens May 7, 2020  The MCAT testing time has been shortened for the duration of 2020 test dates to accommodate three administrations each testing day. According to the AAMC website, the new structure of the exam will be as follows: Section   2020 updated number of questions 2020 updated timing Previous number of questions  Previous timing  Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems 48 76 minutes 59 (reduction of 11 questions) 95 minutes (reduction of 19 minutes) Break (optional) 10 minutes Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills 48 81 minutes 53 (reduction of 5 questions) 90 minutes (reduction of 9 minutes) Mid-Exam Break (optional) 10 minutes Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems 48 76 minutes 59 (reduction of 11 questions) 95 minutes (reduction of 19 minutes) Break (optional) 10 minutes Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior 48 76 minutes 59 (reduction of 11 questions) 95 minutes (reduction of 19 minutes) Void Question 2 minutes Total Content Time 5 hours 9 minutes Total "Seated" Time Approx. 5 hours and 45 minutes Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28, we will host a free online event for you and your students to help answer questions.  Join one of Kaplan’s expert MCAT teachers, Aeri Kim, as she reviews MCAT updates and answers common questions about the timeline changes and what that means for your students.  AAMC ANNOUNCEMENT: WHAT'S NEXT?  Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00 PM EST   Join this event for answers to your questions. You can view the free event via this VIEWING LINK once the event is live at 6:00 pm.  Please pass this free event link along to your students: STUDENT EVENT REGISTRATION LINK  In this Live Online Discussion, we will cover:  Getting study schedules back on track  Aiming for realistic test dates that get completed applications into schools’ hands as soon as possible, while balancing preparation time  Writing personal statements that stand out from the crowd  Obtaining students’ best possible MCAT scores (amplifying the extra two weeks) And more! As your students consider options, early applicants will likely have the upper hand and other alternatives exist to lift their GPA and/or get a higher MCAT score (e.g., “boost year” to conduct research). I hope you and your students can join us for the free webinar on April 28! Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Petros N. Minasi, Jr. Sr. Director, Pre-Health Programs Kaplan Test Prep kaptest.com/advisors/grad-resources Privacy  |  Unsubcribe  |  View Online This email was sent by: Kaplan Inc. 750 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017, US.