AMCAS application accepted? Yes
Earliest application date: 06/01
Application deadline: 12/15
Oldest MCAT considered: 2005
Application fee: $100
Director of admissions: Dr. Fern Juster
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
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: December 15
-Latest date: August 6
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: N/A
-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: 9.7%
GPA
Average undergraduate GPA: 3.5
MCAT
Overall score (composite): 10.0
Verbal reasoning: 9.4
Physical sciences: 10.0
Biological: 10.4
Writing: Q
Undergraduate Majors
Biological sciences (biology, microbiology, zoology, etc.):48%
Physical sciences (biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, etc.):14%
Non-sciences (sociology, economics, English, etc.):17%
Other health professions (nursing, pharmacy, etc.): 1%
Mixed disciplines and other:20%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined degree programs offered: M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H.
Does the school have a combined college/M.D. program? No
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program: N/A
Web site for combined college/M.D. program: N/A
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)
We consider intellect, character & personality that suggest a student’s ability to become an informed & caring physician. Applicants w/ a broad education in humanities are encouraged. We seek evidence, through a student’s activities, of a strong motivation toward medicine & service to others. We do not deny admission on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, age or disability.