AMCAS application accepted? Yes
Earliest application date: 06/01
Application deadline: 11/15
Oldest MCAT considered: 2004
Application fee: $60
Director of admissions: Dr. Christine L. Shafer
Does this school ask for a secondary application as part of the admissions process? YesThis school requires undergraduate work in these subjects in order to apply: biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, humanities, mathematics, social sciences
Is a personal interview required for admission? Yes
Are interviews conducted at the medical school? Yes
Acceptance notice to regular application for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
-Earliest date: October 15
-Latest date: N/A
Applicant’s response to acceptance offer for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
-Maximum time in weeks: 2 weeks
-Does the school consider requests for deferred entrance? Yes
-Deposit to hold place in class: $100
-Deposit due: At time of acceptance offer
-Deposit refundable prior to: May 15
-Starting month for the class of 2007-2008: August
Early Decision Plan application period for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
-Does the school have an Early Decision Plan (EDP)? Yes
-EDP application period begins: June 1
-EDP application period ends: August 1
-EDP applicants notified by: October 1
Fall 2005 Admissions Statistics
Acceptance rate: 4.9%
GPA
Average undergraduate GPA: 3.51
MCAT
Overall score (composite): 9.4
Verbal reasoning: 9.1
Physical sciences: 9.2
Biological: 9.8
Writing: O
Undergraduate Majors
Biological sciences (biology, microbiology, zoology, etc.):51%
Physical sciences (biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, etc.):18%
Non-sciences (sociology, economics, English, etc.):14%
Other health professions (nursing, pharmacy, etc.): 2%
Mixed disciplines and other:15%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined degree programs offered: M.D./M.S., M.D./M.A., M.D./M.H.A.
Does the school have a combined college/M.D. program? Yes
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program: 8 years
Web site for combined college/M.D. program:mdadmissions.msu.edu/main/msapplication.htm
Selection Factors
Details on the policies, preferences, criteria, factors and procedures used in the M.D. admission process:
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
The college seeks an academically competent class that includes a wide spectrum of personalities, backgrounds, and talents and is reflective of rural and urban Michigan. Non-academic factors are uniquely considered with emphasis on medical/clinical experience, communication, and problem-solving ability/research. Disadvantaged students are welcome. Michigan residents receive preference.