Example Data Table
| Section |
Correct |
Total |
Accuracy |
Approximate Estimate |
| C/P |
40 |
59 |
67.80% |
127 to 128 |
| CARS |
39 |
53 |
73.58% |
128 |
| B/B |
42 |
59 |
71.19% |
128 |
| P/S |
44 |
59 |
74.58% |
128 to 129 |
Formula Used
Percent correct = correct answers ÷ total questions × 100.
Estimated section score = round(118 + 14 × percent ratiocurve power + curve adjustment + section offset).
Estimated total score = C/P score + CARS score + B/B score + P/S score.
Score band = estimated score minus and plus the selected confidence value.
This is an unofficial planning model. It is not an official AAMC conversion table.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter correct answers for each practice section.
- Keep the default question totals, or edit them.
- Select strict, balanced, or generous scoring.
- Add section offsets only when needed.
- Choose a confidence band for uncertainty.
- Enter your target total score.
- Press the calculate button.
- Download CSV or PDF results for records.
Understanding the AAMC Unscored Sample Estimate
The AAMC unscored sample test gives raw section results, not a reported scaled score. Students often need a practical estimate. This calculator turns correct answers into section percentages. It then maps each percentage to the common MCAT style section range from 118 to 132. The method is not an official conversion. It is a planning model for review.
Why Raw Counts Matter
Raw counts show where accuracy is strong. They also expose weak sections before test day. A section with fewer questions may change quickly after one missed item. CARS has 53 questions, so each item carries more percentage weight. Science sections usually use 59 questions. Enter your own totals when your practice set differs.
How the Estimate Works
The balanced setting uses a direct percentage scale. The strict setting lowers estimates for cautious planning. The generous setting raises estimates slightly when the form felt difficult. Section offsets let you add personal judgment. Use them only when you have a clear reason, such as timing issues, missed passages, or known content gaps.
Using the Score Band
No unscored calculator can promise a real MCAT result. Official exams use confidential equating. That process adjusts for form difficulty. For this reason, a band is safer than one number. The calculator builds a section band from your selected confidence value. It also creates a total band by adding those section ranges.
Planning Your Next Review
Use the target score field to measure your gap. A small gap suggests focused review and passage timing. A large gap suggests content rebuilding and more timed practice. Sort mistakes by concept, passage type, and reason. Then retest under realistic conditions. Save CSV or PDF reports so progress stays visible across weeks.
Interpreting Section Balance
A total score can hide uneven performance. Two students may share the same total, yet need different plans. Review each section beside the total. Check whether one score is pulling the average down. Also compare accuracy with time used. A low score with unfinished passages needs pacing work. A low score with finished passages may need content repair. This separation makes the calculator more useful than a simple total. Track accuracy and timing after every practice attempt.
FAQs
Is this an official AAMC score calculator?
No. It is an unofficial estimate for planning. The real scoring process uses confidential equating and official reporting rules. Use this page to compare practice results, not to claim an official MCAT score.
What question totals should I use?
The common unscored form uses 59, 53, 59, and 59 questions across the four sections. You can edit totals if your practice version or custom set differs.
Why is CARS weighted differently by percentage?
CARS usually has fewer questions. Each missed item can change its percentage more strongly. That is why the calculator lets you enter separate totals for every section.
What does the strict setting mean?
The strict setting slightly lowers the estimate. It helps students plan conservatively. Use it when timing felt easy, guesses were lucky, or you want a safer review target.
What does the generous setting mean?
The generous setting slightly raises the estimate. Use it only when the practice felt unusually hard, or when many errors came from fixable timing problems.
Should I use section offsets?
Use offsets sparingly. They are useful when you know one section estimate should be adjusted. Examples include interrupted timing, skipped passages, or content you have not reviewed yet.
Why does the calculator show a score band?
A band is more realistic than one number. Unscored practice tests do not provide an official scale. The band reminds you that the result is only an estimate.
Can I download my results?
Yes. Use the CSV button for spreadsheet review. Use the PDF button for a simple printable report. Both downloads use your current form values.