Taking the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is required for all applicants who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. In addition, it is recommended for all other applicants and specifically required from those students who meet any of the following three conditions: Students with outdated required science coursework (>5 years old) Students who completed required science coursework at a community college Students with “C” grades or lower in the required science courses More information about the MCAT is available at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) website. Applicants can send Medical University of the Americas the MCAT exam scores through the online THx system.