MCAT Online Proctored Mac Setup
The MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) is delivered by Pearson VUE at testing centers and via OnVUE for the home-proctored variant. AAMC has been restrictive about home delivery; check current availability for your application cycle.
AAMC contracts with Pearson VUE for delivery. The home variant uses OnVUE - a downloadable Mac app with a live human proctor and continuous webcam/screen capture. The Mac capture pipeline is identical to other Pearson VUE exams: ScreenCaptureKit + window privacy. The overlay is technically invisible. AAMC's candidate agreement forbids AI use; medical school admissions depend on score validity. The risk is not technical detection but the consequences if you are caught through other means (proctor sees a phone, behavior flags trip).
Key points
- Home MCAT uses OnVUE.
- Live human proctor + continuous capture.
- macOS capture honors window privacy.
- AAMC explicitly forbids external resources.
- Medical school admissions depend on valid scores.
Common questions
Is home MCAT still offered in 2026?
Availability varies by application cycle. AAMC announces home-delivery windows separately from in-center.
Can I use AI for MCAT prep?
Yes - AI is widely used for content review and practice. The restriction is during the actual exam.
What models help most for MCAT prep?
See our "best AI tools for medical students" guide. ChatGPT-4o for clinical reasoning, Anki for spaced repetition.