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Medical School Application:
Application to most medical schools is done through the American Medical
College Application Service (AMCAS) centralized application processing service:
http://www.aamc.org/students/amcas/aboutamcas.htm --
application should be completed in the summer after your junior year.
Medical College Aptitude Test (MCAT):
Everyone applying to medical school must take the Medical College
Aptitude Test (MCAT).
This is a standardized test now delivered exclusively at Thomson
Prometric computer-based testing sites multiple times a year. For testing
dates, times, locations, and answers about the computerized MCAT exam, visit
the MCAT
website. The MCAT assesses understanding of scientific
concepts and principles required for the study of medicine – thus the science
course preparation – scientific problem solving, critical thinking and writing
skills.
Your score is based upon your performance in four sections:
- Verbal reasoning, physical sciences, biological sciences -scores range from
a low of 1 to a high of 15
- Writing skills are reported on an alphabetical scale from a low of J to a
high of T.
You can only register for the MCAT online (www. Aamc.org/mcat).
Medical School Admission:
Medical schools use numerous criteria to make decisions; the specifics of these
are related to each school’s unique mission. However, among the general
criteria are:
- Scores on the Medical College Aptitude Test (MCAT) (An average of 10 is
good, and no lower than a 6 is any one category.)
- Grade Point Average (GPA) – probably a minimum of 3.5
- Personal Statement
- Shadowing experiences, internships
- Letters of Recommendation
- Interviews
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