AMCAS application accepted? No
Earliest application date: 06/01
Application deadline: 03/01
Oldest MCAT considered: 2005
Application fee: $50
Director of admissions: Amy Welker
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, molecular and cell biology, humanities, mathematics, behavioral science, social sciences, general chemistry
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: September 1
-Latest date: July 30
Applicant’s response to acceptance offer for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
-Maximum time in weeks: 4 weeks
-Does the school consider requests for deferred entrance? Yes
-Deposit to hold place in class: $1,500
-Deposit due: N/A
-Deposit refundable prior to: N/A
-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)? No
-EDP application period begins: N/A
-EDP application period ends: N/A
-EDP applicants notified by: N/A
Fall 2005 Admissions Statistics
Acceptance rate: 10.0%
GPA
Average undergraduate GPA: 3.4
MCAT
Overall score (composite): 8.3
Verbal reasoning: 8.4
Physical sciences: 7.7
Biological: 8.5
Writing: N
Undergraduate Majors
Biological sciences (biology, microbiology, zoology, etc.):54%
Physical sciences (biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, etc.):12%
Non-sciences (sociology, economics, English, etc.): 6%
Other health professions (nursing, pharmacy, etc.):10%
Mixed disciplines and other:18%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined degree programs offered: D.O./M.P.H.
Does the school have a combined college/D.O. program? Yes
Number of years to complete combined college/D.O. program: 7 years
Web site for combined college/D.O. program: www.lecom.edu
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)
LECOM seeks students who will excel in academics, clinical care, research and community service. Successful candidates have GPAs of 3. 3 or higher and MCATs of 24 or higher. LECOM requires a D. O. recommendation showing the applicant has awareness of osteopathic medicine. Working with a physician prepares students for the required interview. LECOM sets no limits on out-of-state resident admissions.