Quick Answer
For most applicants, a 6 or higher is a solid AAMC PREview result, a 7 is strong, and an 8 or 9 is very high. A 5 is not a disaster; in the latest AAMC percentile summary available at our May 2026 refresh, it sat close to the center of the distribution.
That does not mean every school reads AAMC PREview the same way. PREview is one application data point. It complements academic metrics such as MCAT and GPA; it does not replace them. A strong score may support your application, but it does not guarantee admission. A lower score may raise a question at some schools, but it does not automatically decide the outcome.
The most practical way to define a good score is to combine three things:
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Percentile context | where your 1-9 score falls compared with other examinees. |
| Confidence band | AAMC score reports include a plus-or-minus-one confidence band, so tiny score differences should not be overread. |
| School use | some schools require PREview, some recommend it, some require a situational judgment test, and some are exploring PREview for future use. |
For the broader exam overview, start with Ultimate Guide to the AAMC PREview Exam. For the score mechanics behind the number, use How PREview Scoring Works and PREview Percentiles Explained.