Why you should take the PREview® Exam if you are applying to medical school.
Professionalism matters in medicine. Medical schools want applicants who understand what it looks like to act professionally with patients, classmates, and colleagues—and who are ready to keep building those skills. The AAMC PREview® professional readiness exam helps show how you approach real-world situations that call for professional judgment. Paired with your academic preparation, these skills will support your success in medical school and in your future career.
Key Insights
- More than half of medical school applicants will apply to a school that requires or recommends PREview scores be submitted with their application.
- Applicants who took the PREview exam had higher acceptance rates in recent application cycles.
- PREview scores can be viewed as a plus factor to strengthen your application.
The 2026 testing calendar is available now.
A preliminary list of medical schools using the exam will be published early February.
Registration for 2026 will open mid-February.
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