The average MCAT score of matriculants is a 30. The total GPA and science GPA are in the 3.5 to 3.6 range.

The answer to this question changes slightly from program to program and is influenced by other factors. Typically, a science GPA of 3.5 or higher combined with a 30 on the MCAT (at least 10 on each section) will make a student competitive. For example, the Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine (http://www.ohsu.edu/som/) 2005-2006 entering class had an average total GPA of 3.63, an average science GPA of 3.57, and average MCAT score of 31.

YES! Grades mean a lot when applying to medical school, but they are not everything. If your grades are not as competitive as our averages, (GPA: 3.7; MCAT: 30.2) then you want to have strong health care exposure, solid letters of evaluation, and an upward grade trend to name a few. There is no specific formula for success in the application process, but keep in mind that it is the Dean's goal to look for specific sets of reasons to invite you for an interview, not to eliminate your application.

All applicants to the RMED Program need to have competitive GPA and MCAT scores. Talk to your premedical advisor at your university.

Be sure to check with all the medical schools to which you plan to apply to ask for their average GPAs and MCAT scores for accepted students. Nevada's average GPA is 3.6 and the average MCAT score is 9.5 for accepted students. In general, a GPA below 3.0 makes it difficult for an applicant to be competitive.

GPA's and MCAT scores do not offset one another. Both have predictive value for success in medical school, particularly in the first two years, which everyone seems to think are the hardest. Therefore, the Admissions Committee generally prefers students who have both good GPA's and good MCAT scores.

The Committee on Admissions has established threshold levels for both the undergraduate GPA and the total numerical score on the MCAT exam. The minimal acceptable levels are an undergraduate GPA of 3.0, with a C or better in all prerequisite course work, plus a total numerical score of 22 on the MCAT examination. Applicants who do not meet the undergraduate GPA threshold of 3.0 may be considered if they have a GPA of 3.

MCAT scores are good for a period of three years. 2005 is the oldest MCAT scores that will be accepted for the 2008 first year class

MCAT scores are good for a period of two years. For instance, April 2005 is the oldest MCAT accepted for entry with the 2008 first year class.

Very important. Like the GPA, these scores are used in determining your suitability for the rigorous medical school curriculum. At the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities the average scores are listed on the Medical School Admissions Statistics webpage.

Yes. The best idea is to plan to take the exam only once, of course. We recommend not taking the exam until you feel well-prepared. However, if you do get a disappointing score, repeating the exam is a good idea. Keep in mind that medical schools will receive all your exam scores, whether or not you had them sent after the first exam.

This will depend in part on the school. For many schools, your scores will be valid for five years. However for some, they will be valid for only three years. The medical schools count backward from the time you would matriculate into medical school to determine how old your scores are. So to determine if your scores are valid, determine when you would start medical school, and count back 3 or 5 years.

The LSAT will only be accepted from applicants pursuing a joint degree program with Harvard Law School. Applicants to Harvard’s joint program must request in writing that Harvard Law School send their LSAT scores sent to the Kennedy School Admissions Office. The MCAT will only be accepted from applicants pursuing a joint degree program with Harvard Medical School.

Eligible applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or better and an MCAT average score of 7.0 or better. Interviews are based on the competitiveness of the applicant pool.

We will not consider the January 2007 MCAT as a basis for determining whether to invite candidates for an interview. We might, however, consider the score if an applicant on our waitlist after interviewing sends an official score report.