How was an examinees identity verified by the MCAT program in the past?
Under the old system, an examinee supplied a photograph when he or she registered for the MCAT. On test day, at the examination site, the proctor verified that the photograph matched the person sitting for the exam. The proctor also reviewed a driver’s license or passport that the examinee brought to verify his or her identity. The proctor collected the examinee’s signature, writing sample, and a thumbprint image as well. Later, upon that examinee’s acceptance to a medical school, the AAMC would send a copy of his or her photograph, signature, and thumbprint to that medical school to assist administrators in verifying the incoming student’s identity.
