Premed Advising
Elements of Med School Acceptance
This page provides a brief review of the elements involved in being accepted into med school. Most of these elements are described more fully on the other pages of this website.
- ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
- Bachelor's degree
- Grade point averages: The overall GPA of all classes taken, and even more important, the GPA of science classes taken, called the BCPM GPA (biology - chemistry - physics - math).
- Specific courses required for med schools
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Clinical, Medical Experience
- Volunteering
- Research
- MEDICAL COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TEST (
MCAT)
- Timing
- Score
- AMCAS (and/or) ACOMAS APPLICATIONS
- Application
- Personal Statement
- Transcripts
- SECONDARY APPLICATION
- Application
- More statements
- Letters of recommendation
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INTERVIEW
- Arrangements
- Dress for success
- Expenses