{"id":40593,"date":"2025-11-21T17:42:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T17:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/?p=40593"},"modified":"2025-11-21T17:42:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T17:42:39","slug":"aamc-preview-professional-readiness-exam-sjt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/mcat\/aamc-preview-professional-readiness-exam-sjt\/","title":{"rendered":"All About the AAMC PREview\u00ae Professional Readiness Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The AAMC PREview\u00ae professional readiness exam is a newer part of medical school admissions designed to assess professional competencies medical students need to succeed during medical school and later in their careers. It is a type of situational judgment test (SJT) that requires examinees to respond to hypothetical scenarios similar to what they might encounter in medical school. The PREview exam is currently required or recommended by only some medical schools, but more schools will likely add this exam as an admissions requirement in the coming years. In this guide, we\u2019ll discuss what you need to know about the AAMC PREview exam so you understand what to expect and how to prepare for this exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TABLE OF CONTENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"#about\"><strong>What is the AAMC PREview exam?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#tested\"><strong>What\u2019s tested on the AAMC PREview exam?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#structured\"><strong>How is the AAMC PREview exam structured?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#scored\"><strong>How is the AAMC PREview exam scored?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#score-release\">How long does it take the AAMC to release PREview scores?<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"#why\"><strong>Why are medical schools using the AAMC PREview exam?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#medical-schools\"><strong>What medical schools currently use the AAMC PREview exam?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#testing-dates\"><strong>AAMC PREview Exam Testing Dates (2026)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#register\"><strong>How to Register for the AAMC PREview Exam<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#prepare\"><strong>How to Prepare for the AAMC PREview Exam<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#practice\">Free AAMC PREview Practice Questions &amp; Responses<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"about\">What is the AAMC PREview exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) PREview professional readiness exam, or PREview, is a situational judgment test that was designed to assist medical school admissions officers in assessing \u201cyour readiness to learn about issues related to professionalism in medical school.\u201d In other words, it will give admissions committees insight into how prepared you are to take on the challenges that medical school poses beyond the academics, which are measured by your GPA and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/mcat\/whats-a-good-mcat-score\/\">MCAT score.<\/a> Since the exam is standardized, it decreases subjective bias, allowing each applicant to be equally evaluated on these professional competencies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; color:#000000;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Is the AAMC PREview the same as CASPer?<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' style='border-color:#000000'><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The PREview exam is similar to but separate from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/mcat\/what-is-the-casper-test\/\">the CASPer<\/a>, which is a different situational judgment test that has been administered for a number of years but was not developed by the AAMC. Some medical schools will continue to use CASPer, so check the admissions requirements of the schools you are applying to and determine which SJT you need to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"tested\">What\u2019s tested on the AAMC PREview exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The PREview exam will test examinees on what the AAMC has determined as <a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/aamc-preview\/about-aamc-preview-professional-readiness-exam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">core professional competencies<\/a> for entering medical students. The nine competencies include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Commitment to Learning and Growth<\/li><li>Cultural Awareness<\/li><li>Cultural Humility<\/li><li>Empathy and Compassion<\/li><li>Ethical Responsibility to Self and Others<\/li><li>Interpersonal Skills<\/li><li>Reliability and Dependability<\/li><li>Resilience and Adaptability<\/li><li>Teamwork and Collaboration<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"structured\">How is the AAMC PREview exam structured?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The PREview exam is administered live online with a proctor through a secure testing platform (see more details below). When you take the PREview exam, you will be presented with a series of hypothetical scenarios that students may encounter in medical school, and you will have to evaluate the effectiveness of a series of behavioral responses to each scenario. In other words, you will be required to judge how well you think each response to a scenario would play out. Taking on the role of a medical student, you evaluate the&nbsp;responses on a four-point scale from Very Ineffective (1) to Very Effective (4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Very Ineffective (1)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Ineffective (2)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Effective (3)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Very Effective (4)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The response will cause additional problems or make the situation worse.<\/td><td>The response will not improve the situation or may cause a problem.<\/td><td>The response could help but will not significantly improve the situation.<\/td><td>The response will significantly improve the situation.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; color:#000000;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading   avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >AAMC PREview Testing Experience<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' style='border-color:#000000'><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To take the PREview exam, you will need to download the ProctorU browser extension using your AAMC login credentials. During the exam, a real-life proctor will help check you in and monitor your exam. To avoid distraction, you will not be able to see the proctor while you are taking the exam. However, you may contact the proctor at any time if you need assistance with the system. Here is the exam experience step-by-step:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Install the ProctorU extension<\/li><li>Test your equipment<\/li><li>Review the exam tutorial (optional)<\/li><li>Log into your appointment and select \u201cWrite Exam\u201d to begin your exam.<\/li><li>With the proctor, review system requirements, identification authentication, exam rules, and prepare your testing environment.<\/li><li>The proctor grants you access to the exam.<\/li><li>Agree to the AAMC Examinee Agreement and Yardstick Assessment Strategies terms and conditions.<\/li><li>Complete the exam in the 75 minutes given.<\/li><li>Submit your exam and select the schools you wish to receive your score report.<\/li><li>Complete a post-exam survey and check out.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"scored\">How is the AAMC PREview exam scored?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your overall AAMC PREview score will be on a scale of 1 (lowest) to 9 (highest). The higher your score, the more closely you align with the ratings provided by the medical educators the AAMC collaborated with. You will be awarded full credit when your response matches the medical educators\u2019 rating and partial credit when your rating is close but not exact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below showcases the <a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/media\/18851\/download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AAMC PREview Percentile Ranks<\/a> in effect through April 30, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Total AAMC PREview Score<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Percentile Rank<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>96%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>87%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>67%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>47%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>30%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>18%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>9%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>4%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; color:#000000;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading   avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What is a good AAMC PREview score?<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' style='border-color:#000000'><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A good AAMC PREview score is a score of 7 or higher, which would put you in at least the 87th percentile. Earning a good PREview score can help you stand out from other medical school applicants; however, it is not the only factor medical school admissions look at. Earning a bad PREview score, on the other hand, can hurt your application. If you don\u2019t do well taking the PREview on your first try, you can re-test and attempt to earn a higher score. There is an annual limit of two tests per student and a lifetime limit of four tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"score-release\">How long does it take the AAMC to release PREview scores?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will get your PREview score back approximately 30 days following your testing window. The AAMC will notify you via email when your score is available and provide detailed instructions on how to access your score report. The report will include the same information schools will receive about your exam performance, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Your total PREview score (ranging from 1 to 9)<\/li><li>Your percentile rank<\/li><li>Confidence band<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your PREview score report is ready, it will automatically be available in the American Medical College Application Service\u00ae (AMCAS) application system, if you have already started or submitted your application. Your AMCAS application will include scores from all PREview exams that you have taken and chosen to score. Any exams that you have voided will not be included in your application.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; color:#000000;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading   avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Is your AAMC PREview score sent to all medical schools?<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' style='border-color:#000000'><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all medical schools require you to submit a PREview score. The AAMC will release your score to the American Medical College Application Service\u00ae (AMCAS), but only schools that require or recommend a PREview score \u2013 and which you have also designated in your AMCAS application \u2013 will have access to your score.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why\">Why are medical schools using the AAMC PREview exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the admissions process, medical schools want to know as much about the applicant as they can. MCAT scores and GPAs will remain critical to the admissions process, as they inform admissions committees about the academic history and potential of an applicant. The PREview score adds an additional layer of information\u2014it lets admissions officers more easily identify applicants who demonstrate the core professional competencies that are such an important part of medical education but are not demonstrated in grades and test scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AAMC identifies specific <a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/real-stories-demonstrating-premed-competencies\/premed-competencies-entering-medical-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">core competencies<\/a> they are looking for in applicants. Historically, admissions committees would have looked for the professional competencies in the primary and secondary applications, personal statement, and interviews. The PREview exam lets them evaluate candidates earlier on the majority of the competencies. Because the PREview is designed to assess professional and interpersonal competencies alongside academic metrics, it is expected to better support the holistic admissions process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>[ READ NEXT: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/mcat\/whats-a-good-mcat-score\/\">What&#8217;s a Good MCAT Score?<\/a> <strong>]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"medical-schools\">What medical schools currently use the AAMC PREview exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a list of participating medical schools for the 2026 PREview testing year (the 2027 application year). Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/aamc-preview\/participating-schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AAMC site<\/a> for the most up-to-date list of schools who require or recommend submitting your AAMC PREview exam score.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; color:#000000;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading   avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Medical Schools Requiring AAMC PREview Scores<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' style='border-color:#000000'><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The following schools require you to submit a PREview score for your medical school application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine&nbsp;<\/li><li>Saint Louis University School of Medicine<\/li><li>Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah<\/li><li>Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University<\/li><li>University of California, Davis, School of Medicine<\/li><li>University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine<\/li><li>University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine<\/li><li>University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine<\/li><li>University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine<\/li><li>University of Minnesota Medical School<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; color:#000000;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading   avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_iconlist  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Medical Schools Recommending AAMC PREview Scores<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' style='border-color:#000000'><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The following schools will accept your medical school application with or without a PREview score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Alice L. Walton School of Medicine<\/li><li>Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine &amp; Science<\/li><li>Cooper Medical School of Rowan University<\/li><li>Des Moines University Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program<\/li><li>Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine<\/li><li>George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences<\/li><li>Howard University College of Medicine<\/li><li>Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans<\/li><li>Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine<\/li><li>Mercer University School of Medicine<\/li><li>Morehouse School of Medicine<\/li><li>Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine<\/li><li>Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine<\/li><li>Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine<\/li><li>SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine<\/li><li>Uniformed Services University of Health Science F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine<\/li><li>University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine<\/li><li>University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"testing-dates\">AAMC PREview Exam Testing Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below showcases the upcoming AAMC PREview testing dates in 2026. PREview exam registration for 2026 test dates will open by early spring. Please check <a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/aamc-preview\/register-aamc-preview-exam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the AAMC site<\/a> for the most current testing calendar as some dates are subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>AAMC PREview Test Dates<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Registration Closes (11:59 p.m. ET<\/strong><\/strong>)<\/td><td><strong>Scores Released<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>April 15 &amp; 16, 2026<\/td><td>April 1, 2026<\/td><td>May 19, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May 5 &amp; 6, 2026<\/td><td>April 21, 2026<\/td><td>June 9, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>June 3 &amp; 4, 2026<\/td><td>May 20, 2026<\/td><td>July 7, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>June 24 &amp; 25, 2026<\/td><td>June 10, 2026<\/td><td>July 28, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>July 22 &amp; 23, 2026<\/td><td>July 8, 2026<\/td><td>Aug. 25, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aug. 12 &amp; 13, 2026<\/td><td>July 29, 2026<\/td><td>Sept. 15, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sept. 16 &amp; 17, 2026<\/td><td>Sept. 2, 2026<\/td><td>Oct. 15, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oct. 14 &amp; 15, 2026<\/td><td>Sept. 30, 2026<\/td><td>Nov. 13, 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"register\">How to Register for the AAMC PREview Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any applicant to a participating school may take the PREview exam. Registering for an upcoming PREview exam is easy and takes just a few steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Ensure you have an AAMC account or create a new one, if you don\u2019t already have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>On the <a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/aamc-preview\/aamc-preview-professional-readiness-exam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AAMC PREview webpage,<\/a> click \u201cLog In To Your AAMC PREview Portal\u201d and enter your credentials to access your portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Review that your account information is correct: your name, AAMC ID, and email address. The AAMC\u2019s registration and scheduling system, Meazure, will receive the information as-is, and you will be unable to update it once it\u2019s submitted. Now is the time to correct any errors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>In your PREview portal, navigate to the \u201cProducts\u201d tab and select \u201cAAMC Professional Readiness Exam (PREview).\u201d You will then be directed to the scheduling page where you will choose your test date and time. Be sure to select the time zone in which you will be taking the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Add your address and input payment info to register for the PREview exam. The cost to schedule your first PREview exam is $100 ($0 if you\u2019re approved for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/mcat\/medical-school-application-fee-assistance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AAMC Fee Assistance Program<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Check to make sure you\u2019ve received a confirmation email for your scheduled exam. The email will also include an exam tutorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More information about how to register for the AAMC PREview can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/aamc-preview\/aamc-preview-eligibility-and-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"prepare\">How to Prepare for the AAMC PREview Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Practice for any exam is always going to benefit you, especially for an SJT, which most likely will be new territory for you. Here are some resources our experts recommend to help you prepare and study for the PREview exam:<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_toggle_container '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'><li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue84e' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/media\/13321\/download?attachment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">AAMC PREview Examinee Preparation Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>This comprehensive guide provides detailed information about the format of the exam, scoring, and the competencies.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li><\/span><\/p>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8c9' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/mcat\/practice\/aamc-preview-exam-practice\" data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Kaplan\u2019s AAMC PREview Exam Practice Test + On Demand Course<\/a><\/strong><\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>Our On Demand course equips you with everything you need to get your best score on the AAMC PREview exam. With expert-led video lessons and test-like practice, you\u2019ll master the AAMC core professional competencies and learn how to apply them on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li><br><li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue836' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/aamc-preview\/prepare-aamc-preview-professional-readiness-exam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>AAMC\u2019s Resource Bank of Preparation Materials<\/strong><\/a><\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare for the exam with free resources from the AAMC, including sample questions and a test day experience video.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li><br><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"practice\">AAMC PREview Practice Questions &amp; Responses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The AAMC has outlined and provided samples of how the PREview will test you. You can practice with more sample AAMC PREview scenarios <a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/media\/7951\/download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. Once familiarizing yourself with the sample scenarios, you can take a full practice exam and look through the scoring rationale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><a id=\"practice\"><\/a>AAMC PREview Practice Questions: <strong>Sample Scenario #1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>You have been selected to participate in a prestigious research program for a three-week period. However, you have been assigned an eight-week rotation that is over an hour away, and as a result, you will have to miss a weekly check-in for your rotation. This check-in is a required component of your rotation.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The answer choices for each numbered item are always the same:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-c1c17750-8f85-4fac-848e-0d8791244b20\"><li>Very Ineffective (1)<\/li><li>Ineffective (2)<\/li><li>Effective (3)<\/li><li>Very Effective (4)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please rate the effectiveness of each response to this situation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Skip the weekly check-in for three weeks to participate in the research opportunity.<\/li><li>Ask your attending to find a resolution so you can participate in both the rotation and the research opportunity.<\/li><li>Do not participate in the research opportunity so you can attend the weekly required rotation check-in.<\/li><li>Discuss with your attending if there is a resolution that can be found so you can participate in both programs.<\/li><li>Tell your attending in advance that you will miss three check-ins.<\/li><li>Attend the check-ins and look into research opportunities that are closer or at another time.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<div  class=\"togglecontainer   toggle_close_all  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_iconlist  el_before_av_hr \" ><section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\"  >    <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-1\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"    role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"toggle-id-1\">Sample Scenario #1 Explanation<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-1\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>In the scenario above, the student has a dilemma\u2014sure, they may want to do everything, but clearly, that is not possible given the circumstances. Let\u2019s take a look at how these would likely be scored. Remember, you would get full credit if you match the medical educators\u2019 rating and partial credit if you are close.<\/p>\n<p>1. Skipping the weekly check-in would mean not completing the rotation, so that\u2019s not good.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Very Ineffective &#8211; full credit<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ineffective &#8211; partial credit<\/li>\n<li>Effective &#8211; no credit<\/li>\n<li>Very Effective &#8211; no credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2. It would be rather unprofessional to expect your attending to make the decision for you, as a professional, you need to own your decisions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Very Ineffective &#8211; full credit<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ineffective &#8211; partial credit<\/li>\n<li>Effective &#8211; no credit<\/li>\n<li>Very Effective &#8211; no credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>3. While giving up a prestigious research opportunity may be difficult, there will be chances that will come in the future, and it is not a requirement like the weekly check-ins. You could do more, but this is a start.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Very Ineffective &#8211; no credit<\/li>\n<li>Ineffective &#8211; no credit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Effective &#8211; full credit<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Very Effective &#8211; partial credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>4. Having a discussion with your attending is an effective way to show your commitment to the rotation but also explore if there is an alternate solution that will let you participate in research too.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Very Ineffective &#8211; no credit<\/li>\n<li>Ineffective &#8211; no credit<\/li>\n<li>Effective &#8211; partial credit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Very Effective &#8211; full credit<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>5. While advance communication is often important, this would amount to telling your attending that you\u2019re going to give up on an assigned obligation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Very Ineffective &#8211; full credit<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ineffective &#8211; partial credit<\/li>\n<li>Effective &#8211; no credit<\/li>\n<li>Very Effective &#8211; no credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>6. Going to the check-ins would mean fulfilling your commitment to the rotation and your medical education, while exploring other research positions might allow you to make up for the lost opportunity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Very Ineffective &#8211; no credit<\/li>\n<li>Ineffective &#8211; no credit<\/li>\n<li>Effective &#8211; partial credit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Very Effective &#8211; full credit<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section><br><\/div>\n<div   class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_toggle_container '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<h3><a id=\"practice-2\"><\/a>AAMC PREview Practice Questions: <strong>Sample Scenario #2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You are assigned to a team of four in your anatomy and physiology class for a required group project. The other three members of your team have established friendships, but they are relatively unfamiliar to you. During the course of the project, your teammates set meeting times that often conflict with your schedule but work for all of theirs. These meetings are used to complete most of the work for the project. The deadline is approaching and your contribution to the project has so far been minimal.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The answer choices for each numbered item are always the same:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Very Ineffective<\/li><li>Ineffective<\/li><li>Effective<\/li><li>Very Effective<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Ask your anatomy and physiology professor for a solution to the problem.<\/li><li>Schedule the last two group meetings yourself to ensure no conflicts.<\/li><li>Tell your teammates that you will go to the professor if they continue excluding you.<\/li><li>Schedule a meeting with your professor and teammates to discuss how to resolve the issue.<\/li><li>Allow your teammates to complete the project without you.<\/li><li>Ask your professor to be assigned to a different team for the remainder of the project.<\/li><li>Admit to your professor that you have not contributed and deserve a lower grade on the project than your teammates.<\/li><li>Ask a trusted faculty member other than the anatomy and physiology professor for advice.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"togglecontainer   toggle_close_all  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr \" ><\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\"  >    <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-2\" class=\"toggler \"  itemprop=\"headline\"    role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"toggle-id-2\">Sample Scenario #2 Explanation<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-2\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><p>1. Asking your professor for a solution is a way to dodge responsibility. Talking to your professor can be more effective if you go in with a greater sense of ownership, asking instead for advice that will help you reach a solution.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Very Ineffective \u2013 full credit<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ineffective \u2013 partial credit<\/li>\n<li>Effective \u2013 no credit<\/li>\n<li>Very Effective \u2013 no credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2. While this may have been a more useful solution earlier in the project, with the deadline approaching and most of the project work already completed, this is likely to have a minimal impact at best.<\/p>\n<ul id=\"block-8611ed7e-6864-4adb-9495-6a6e2b446f7f\">\n<li>Very Ineffective \u2013 partial credit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ineffective \u2013 full credit<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Effective \u2013 no credit<\/li>\n<li>Very Effective \u2013 no credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>3. You are in effect threatening your team with this response. It is likely to alienate your team members, foster conflict, and create other problems.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Very Ineffective \u2013 full credit<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ineffective \u2013 partial credit<\/li>\n<li>Effective \u2013 no credit<\/li>\n<li>Very Effective \u2013 no credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>4. Bringing in your professor introduces an impartial voice that can help offset the cohesion between the other three members of your group. By initiating this discussion, you are taking responsibility and involving all affected parties, which is more likely to lead to a satisfactory solution for all.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Very Ineffective \u2013 no credit<\/li>\n<li>Ineffective \u2013 no credit<\/li>\n<li>Effective \u2013 partial credit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Very Effective \u2013 full credit<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>5. Even if your team does a good job without you and you get a good grade, it would not be a grade that you earned. Medical professionals take responsibility for their actions (and inaction).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Very Ineffective \u2013 full credit<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ineffective \u2013 partial credit<\/li>\n<li>Effective \u2013 no credit<\/li>\n<li>Very Effective \u2013 no credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>6. With the deadline approaching, this probably is not a feasible solution, but even worse is that you would be abandoning your responsibilities to your team. Medical professionals need to learn to work on teams, even ones with complicated social dynamics.<\/p>\n<ul id=\"block-97354889-11f0-4970-abe8-304bd3fea460\">\n<li><strong>Very Ineffective \u2013 full credit<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ineffective \u2013 partial credit<\/li>\n<li>Effective \u2013 no credit<\/li>\n<li>Very Effective \u2013 no credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>7. While this is owning up to your responsibility for not contributing, it does nothing to address the issues that you\u2019re having with your teammates. The project is not over yet, so there is still some opportunity to work with your team, such as proposing a plan that will let you complete the bulk of the remaining work on the project.<\/p>\n<ul id=\"block-88744be1-360a-433c-80f6-1e76cc608a9b\">\n<li>Very Ineffective \u2013 partial credit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ineffective \u2013 full credit<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Effective \u2013 no credit<\/li>\n<li>Very Effective \u2013 no credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>8. It never hurts to ask for help from an established medical professional that you trust, but there is no guarantee that they will give you the advice that you need. A more effective response would directly involve your teammates, who play a significant role in this scenario.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Very Ineffective \u2013 no credit<\/li>\n<li>Ineffective \u2013 no credit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Effective \u2013 full credit<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Very Effective \u2013 partial credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section><br><\/div>\n\n\n<div   class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_sidebar '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '><div id=\"text-72\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><code><br \/>\n<span data-sumome-listbuilder-embed-id=\"412169cd3aa9977143b6f06c0fae300dfc947b95c5705249ca54c9f4a812a953\"><\/span><br \/>\n<\/code><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text-73\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><code><br \/>\n<span data-sumome-listbuilder-embed-id=\"69112752ce12d39d65c983f7db76907ae236d4cb30c38eaf7538c5f1d3530ae0\"><\/span><br \/>\n<\/code><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>AAMC PREview<\/em><strong><sup><em>\u00ae<\/em><\/sup><\/strong><em> is a trademark registered and\/or owned by the Association of American Medical Colleges, which is not affiliated with Kaplan and was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this website or product.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>Written by Kaplan experts, reviewed by<\/em> <em>Dom Eggert. 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