Make your application file as strong as possible. We
receive over 6000 applications for our entering class of
only 132 students—that means your application must
be as competitive as possible. We expect medical school
students to have a sound knowledge in the sciences, prior
to attending medical school. For the class admitted 2008, the average MCAT score was 34.0 and the average GPA was 3.7. We fully consider all applicants
based upon their entire application file—which includes
other academic achievements, letters of recommendation,
community involvement, leadership, exposure to patients
in a clinical setting, and extracurricular activities.
However, a solid foundation in the sciences is important
to be a competitive applicant.
Keep your file updated. It
is wise to keep your file updated with address changes,
new grades, recent publications, activities/programs
you are involved in, and any other information that will
enhance your file. Any changes submitted through AMCAS
will automatically download to our database, but it’s
always a good idea to let us know of any changes so we
can be sure to highlight it in your file.
Notify the Admissions Office of potential scheduling
conflicts ahead of time. We interview applicants
from October to February on Mondays and Fridays. If you
plan to be out of the country or unavailable for an interview
during any part of the interview season, please send
us an email with the specifics of your schedule. We will
make every effort to accommodate your schedule, but you
must let us know of potential conflicts as soon as possible.
