Testing & Preparation

Exam Content

WashU Coursework is not designed specifically for materials covered in preprofessional entrance exams. As such, there might be topics/content included in examinations not covered in your science classes. For more information on exam content, please consult the organization that designs and administers their specific test.

Exam Topics: MCAT, DAT, GRE, PA-CAT

Prepare & Practice

To ensure that students are best prepared for entrance exams, many will elect to supplement their WashU coursework with additional summer or evening science classes, take exam-specific review courses, purchase preparatory materials (ex: question banks, practice tests), and/or enroll in a post-baccalaureate program. Feel free to consult with a prehealth advisor for undertaking additional preparations and practice.

Preparatory Materials:  MCATDATGRE, PA-CAT

WashU can Help

Get More MCAT Help at The Learning Center

The Learning Center offers MCAT preparation support through an at-cost program that runs twice each academic year, during the fall and spring semesters. The program consists of weekly problem-solving group sessions and proctored practice exams. Groups are facilitated by trained Learning Center student employees who performed very well on the most recent version of the MCAT. Additional information can be found at the link below.

MCAT Prep at the Learning Center

Enhance your Academic Background in WashU's Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program

The program offers a curriculum with a multitude of premedical courses, in addition to opportunities in research and clinical/non-clinical volunteer positions. The program aims to help you fulfill medical school admissions requirements as well as enhance your application.

Learn More about the PBPM program

MCAT Roadmap

  • Take a prep course or review on your own
  • Scores are valid for 3 years
  • Don't apply without knowing your results
  • Can be taken more than once, but once is ideal

What can you expect on the MCAT? AAMC prepared this handy guide to MCAT content in Biochemistry Textbooks.

Download the Roadmap

More Information about Pre-Professional Testing

  • DAT

    Dentistry

  • GRE

    Occupational/Physical Therapy/ Public Health & Veterinary School

  • MCAT

    Medical/M.D./Ph.D. and Osteopathy

  • PA-CAT

    Physician Assistant