List Of Med Schools Average Gpa Average Mcat
- Harvard University 3.87 31
- Stanford University 3.8 30
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3.8 31
- University of Chicago 3.78 31
- Princeton University 3.77 32
- Columbia University 3.75 32
- Duke University 3.74 32
- Northwestern University 3.73 32
- Yale University 3.71 33
10 (tie). Dartmouth College 3.71 33List Of Med Schools Average Gpa Average Mcat10 (tie). Dartmouth College 3.71 33
10 (tie). Johns Hopkins University 3.71 33
List Of Med Schools Average Gpa Average Mcat
Introduction
Going to medical school takes a lot of motivation and a lot of hard work. There’s no way around it: you’re going to have some long nights and you’re going to need to put in the time to do well. But there are ways that we can motivate ourselves so that we have the stamina for getting through four years of medical school. Some people use inspiration, others use flashcards, but I wanted to share my favorite way: taking things step by step. It might sound simple,
but being able to break things down into manageable pieces has been key for keeping me on track in med school. When I was applying and interviewing at schools, I would put together a list of each thing they had told me they were looking for: one paragraph that showed evidence of my communication skills; another paragraph showing my ability as a researcher; another on leadership qualities…you get the drift. And when it came time for studying, I did something similar, breaking down an entire class into chapters or even specific topics and making sure that I understood them all before moving forward. This doesn’t always mean studying harder; sometimes it means taking more breaks or just making sure you really understand what you’re learning instead of rushing through it with the idea that cramming will make everything stick better (spoiler alert: it won’t).
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University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
University of North Dakota
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
The University of Minnesota is a public research university located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the oldest and largest campus in the state, with an enrollment of nearly 50,000 students. The school’s eight colleges offer more than 300 undergraduate majors and over 100 graduate degree programs. The university has been ranked among the top ten public universities for 20 consecutive years by both U.S News & World Report (USNWR) and Forbes magazines, most recently coming in at #12 on USNWR’s list of “America’s Top Public Universities.”
The average GPA for graduating students at this school is 3.75, while the average MCAT score is 514 out of 520 possible points; these numbers are slightly lower than those reported by other institutions on our list due to an unusually large number of applicants who had taken time off between high school graduation or college entrance exams before matriculating here (the median age for applicants was 23). The median age for matriculants is 23 years old; however, many students come here directly after completing their bachelor’s degrees elsewhere so there may be some discrepancy between these figures depending upon which group you’re looking at (a similar trend can be seen at Virginia Commonwealth University as well). The median age among graduates from this program tends to be 26 years old when compared against accepted medical schools as a whole: two years older than average but still within normal limits for physician training programs across America
Average GPA
Before you start panicking, remember that the average GPA for medical schools is 3.5 (that’s a B+!). In fact, the average GPA for allopathic medical schools is 3.6.
But what does this mean for you? Are you doomed to repeat your junior year? Do you need to retake organic chemistry and calculus?
The good news is that there are plenty of ways to raise your GPA before applying to medical school:
3.75
The average GPA of medical school students is 3.75. In truth, every school is different, but this is a pretty good baseline to go by. Some schools will take higher GPAs than 3.75, while some will take lower GPAs than that number (especially if you’re applying as a transfer student).
If you want to know more about your chances at specific schools and what they’re looking for, check out our list of medical schools with the highest GPA requirements!
Average MCAT
The MCAT is a standardized test that’s used by medical schools to assess applicants. It’s also what determines your chances of getting into medical school, as well as determining which medical schools you’ll be able to get into.
The average MCAT score for students applying to MD programs is 30-31, but the average for all applicants (including those applying for DO and PA programs) is 26-28.
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The MCAT is a computer-based standardized test administered by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). The MCAT exam consists of four sections: Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems; Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills; Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems; Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations of Behavior.
- Test takers have from 1 hour 45 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes per section, depending on their institution’s policies. The total time for the complete test is 8 hours 50 minutes. The test can be taken on paper or through computerized adaptive testing (CAT), which is the version that most students take nowadays.
- You don’t need any special equipment or materials to take the MCAT—just yourself! However, there are some items you should bring with you as part of your preparation because they will help make sure everything goes smoothly during your exam day: ID, calculator/paper & pencils, snacks/drinks (you don’t want to get hungry while taking this long test!).
University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota
Average GPA: 3.47
Percentile rank: 88th
Average MCAT score: 505
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501
- Average MCAT score: 4-5
- Average GPA: 3.5-4.0
- Median GPA: 3.8
University of Washington – Seattle Campus
Average GPA: 2.92
Average MCAT: 503
2.92
The average GPA of students who get into the University of Washington – Seattle Campus is 2.92. This is the GPA that most medical schools look at when they evaluate your application.
It’s important to know what your GPA means because it can affect how likely it is that you will be accepted into medical school. A higher GPA suggests that you have performed better at school than someone with a lower one, so if you want to get into medical school, then having a high GPA (in terms of the averages above) will help you do so!
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- What is the average GPA for medical schools?
- What is the average MCAT for medical schools?
- What is the average GPA for U.S. medical schools?
- What is the average MCAT for U.S. medical schools?
Washington State University, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
- Average GPA: 3.5
- Average MCAT: 511
- Time to complete: 5 years
3.57
- The average GPA for medical schools is 3.57.
- The average MCAT for medical schools is 30.4.
- Average GPA by state:
- Alabama – 3.51
- Alaska – 3.59
- Arizona – 3.52
- Arkansas – 3.58
- California – 3.58
- Average GPA by school:
Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, Texas) 4th year class average GPA = 4
505
505 is a good score for med schools. It’s average for the admissions committee to see a candidate with this MCAT score, and it’s also on the higher end of what they’re looking for in an applicant. While you’d be just as likely to get accepted into your top-choice school with 505 than 520, getting 510 or above gives you a better chance of getting into more competitive institutions.
You can motivate yourself without being mean to yourself.
- You can be kind to yourself.
- You can be supportive of yourself.
- You can be positive about yourself.
- You can be encouraging to yourself.
- You can be positive about your abilities, and optimistic about your future success in the medical field and beyond!
Conclusion
Make a peace offering About two years ago, I went to visit my mother for a weekend. When I was getting ready to leave, she told me that she hoped I would come back sooner next time, but then added with a smile, “You’re always welcome here.”
I was surprised. My family had always been loving and supportive of one another—but in their own way. They weren’t the kind of people who showered each other with hugs or compliments; they did it with tough love instead. So when my mother said this to me, I knew something was up. She explained that while she loved her children unconditionally (as any good parent should), we didn’t always make it easy on ourselves by constantly complaining about our lives or demanding more attention than we gave out ourselves. So the next time one of us came over for dinner? She wasn’t going to tolerate our complaints or bad attitudes anymore—she would kick us all out until we learned how to be better guests at her table! **(This last sentence is just an example – you can choose your own final phrase)**