The MCAT Prep Erasable Noteboard ("notepad booklet") by MCAT-prep.com provides a simulation of the real exam notepad, it is NOT a replica. Currently, the real MCAT is a computer-based exam which does not provide scratch paper. Instead, for your calculations and notetaking, you are provided with a fine point marker and a laminated notepad booklet with spiral binding. The current booklet is 8.5" x 14" and double-sided composed of a cover page and 9 pages with graph paper. This MCAT Prep Notepad product follows the preceding guidelines and the 1 marker included with this product is the current brand being used for the real exam: Staedtler Lumocolor non-permanent marker with fine point, black, made in Germany. The latter is also referred to as a "wet-erase pen".