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#TBT: old school MCAT exam

  • 1.  #TBT: old school MCAT exam

    Posted 10-15-2020 10:21:00 AM
    Did you know? The MCAT® exam was developed by F.A. Moss, a physician and psychologist, between 1928 and 1946.

    This image of the 1941 “Scholastic Aptitude Test for Medical Students” shows that the true/false and multiple-choice questions were divided into eight sections. This first version of the test included a “Preliminary Sheet” with material to study and memorize, as a way of assessing students’ visual memory, content memory, comprehension, and retention. Students were given one hour and twenty minutes to complete the test.
    MCAT Exam from the AAMC Reference CenterImage courtesy of the AAMC Reference Center


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    Stephanie Weiner
    Director, Digital Strategy & Engagement
    Association of American Medical Colleges
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