AAMC PREview Score Release Dates: When Scores Come Out

AAMC PREview score release dates matter because schools that require PREview may not consider an application complete until a score has been received. The test date is only half the planning question; the score-release date is the admissions milestone applicants need to track.

For applicants who want structured support alongside official AAMC materials, AAMC PREview prep with AI feedback can help turn AAMC PREview reasoning practice into a more consistent review routine.

A good PREview plan works backward from schools, not forward from your preferred test day. If your score comes out after a school has already started reviewing completed files, the timing may be less useful than you expected.

AAMC PREview Score Release Dates for 2026

For the 2026 testing year, the AAMC lists testing windows from April through October and score releases approximately 30 days after each window. Dates are subject to change, so applicants should verify the official AAMC registration page before relying on any static article.

2026 AAMC PREview window	Registration closes	Scores released
April 15-16	April 1	May 19
May 5-6	April 21	June 9
June 3-4	May 20	July 7
June 24-25	June 10	July 28
July 22-23	July 8	August 25
August 12-13	July 29	September 15
September 16-17	September 2	October 15
October 14-15	September 30	November 13

The release date is not just a personal score-check day. It is the date you use to estimate when your PREview result can become part of the application materials schools may review.

How to Use Score Release Dates

Work backward from your school list. If a school requires PREview, a later score release can delay when the school treats the application as complete. If a school recommends PREview, timing may be more flexible, but you should still avoid assuming a late score will be reviewed the same way as an earlier one.

Score reports include the exam date, total score, confidence band, and percentile rank. For interpretation after the score arrives, use PREview Percentiles Explained and What Does a 1-9 PREview Score Mean?.

A practical planning process looks like this:

Step	What to do
Confirm school requirements	Check AAMC participating-school information, MSAR, and school admissions pages
Pick a score deadline	Identify when a PREview score needs to be available for your target schools
Choose a testing window	Select a window whose score-release date gives you enough margin
Build a prep plan	Leave enough time for practice, review, and calibration before test day

Score Release Timing Examples

If you take PREview in the June 3-4 window, AAMC lists July 7 as the score-release date. That can work well for many applicants, but it should still be checked against school requirements and the rest of your application timing.

If you take PREview in the August 12-13 window, the listed score-release date is September 15. That may still be acceptable for some schools, but it is later in the application cycle and deserves more careful planning.

If you take PREview in the October 14-15 window, the listed score-release date is November 13. That is a much later score for application strategy, so applicants should confirm whether schools on their list will still use it for the current cycle.

Planning Mistakes to Avoid

Do not schedule based only on the day you can sit for the exam. Schedule based on when the score will be released and when schools need it.

Do not assume a deadline extension will be available; AAMC states deadline extensions will not be granted for any reason.

Do not assume every school uses PREview the same way. A required school, a recommending school, and a school exploring PREview for future use can create very different planning pressure.

Do not use an old school list without checking the AAMC participating-schools page and each school's admissions page.

If you are choosing between testing windows, read AAMC PREview Registration Guide and Deadlines and AAMC PREview Exam Dates: Test Dates and Registration Windows.

What to Do While Waiting for Scores

After the exam, do not spend the entire waiting period refreshing for a number. Use that time to keep the rest of your application moving: secondaries, school-specific research, letters, and interview preparation may all matter more than trying to predict the score.

If your score arrives lower than expected, interpret it carefully. PREview scores are reported with a confidence band, so small differences should not be treated as absolute admissions verdicts. If you are thinking about retesting, read Can You Retake PREview? before assuming another attempt will fit your timeline.

FAQ: AAMC PREview Score Release Dates

When do AAMC PREview scores come out?

For 2026, AAMC lists score-release dates about 30 days after each testing window. Use the official AAMC calendar to confirm the exact date for your window.

Should I choose a PREview date by test date or score date?

Use the score date for admissions planning. A school cannot use a score that has not been released or received.

Do all schools wait for AAMC PREview scores?

No universal rule applies to every school. AAMC describes different participation categories, including schools that require PREview, recommend PREview, require a situational judgment test, or are exploring PREview for future use. Confirm the current policy for each school.

What if my score release date is late?

A late score may still be useful for some schools, but it is riskier. Check whether each school requires the score before completion, recommends it, or has a separate timing policy.

Related AAMC PREview Resources

Final Takeaway

AAMC PREview score release dates should shape your test plan as much as the exam dates themselves. Pick a window that gives your schools enough time to receive the score and gives you enough time to prepare thoughtfully.