A tool designed to estimate performance on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) sections by converting raw scores into scaled scores. This conversion reflects the difficulty of a particular test administration and allows for score comparison across different test dates. For instance, correctly answering a specific number of questions on one exam might yield a different scaled score than answering the same number correctly on a more challenging exam.
These tools provide valuable insights into preparedness for the MCAT. By using practice tests and converting raw scores, examinees can gauge their strengths and weaknesses in each subject area. Understanding score trends across multiple practice exams helps to track progress and identify areas requiring further study. Historically, calculating scaled scores manually involved complex formulas, but these modern tools streamline the process, making score interpretation more accessible to examinees.