Medical School Admissions Insights

What percentage of medical school applicants are reapplicants each year?

• 10-15%

• 20-25%

• 36-38%

• 50-55%

Which undergraduate major tends to have the highest MCAT scores?

• Biology

• Math and Statistics

• Chemistry

• Specialized Health Sciences

What is the acceptance rate for applicants majoring in Math and Statistics?

• 50.2%

• 30.5%

• 36.7%

• 47.4%

In which years did women make up the majority of medical school applicants?

• 2010, 2011, 2018, 2019

• 2008, 2009, 2017, 2018

• 2000, 2001, 2015, 2016

• 2004, 2005, 2019, 2020

What trend was observed in 2018 regarding gender and medical school matriculation?

• More men applied and matriculated

• More men applied but more women matriculated

• Equal number of men and women applied and matriculated

• More women applied and matriculated

How has the percentage of applicants matriculating changed from 2010 to 2020?

• Increased from 35% to 43%

• Increased from 40% to 50%

• Decreased from 43.6% to 40.9%

• Remained constant at 45%

What was the average MCAT score for applicants in 2020?

• 510.4

• 511.5

• 506.1

• 504.7

What percentage of applicants with an MCAT score of 518 or higher did not receive any acceptances?

• 5%

• 12%

• 8%

• 15%

What should applicants focus on besides MCAT and GPA to strengthen their application?

• Only academic achievements

• Extracurricular activities and experiences

• Personal statement only

• None of the above

What is recommended for reapplicants to improve their chances of acceptance?

• Reusing the same personal statement

• Applying to fewer schools

• Ignoring feedback from admissions committees

• Addressing application deficits and seeking advice