University of Massachusetts–Worcester

Fall 2008 Admissions Information
AMCAS application accepted? Yes
Earliest application date: 06/15
Application deadline: 11/01
Oldest MCAT considered: 2004
Application fee: $75
Director of admissions: Dr. John Paraskos
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, biology/zoology, 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: October 15
-Latest date: August 15

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 15
-EDP application period ends: August 1
-EDP applicants notified by: October 1

Fall 2005 Admissions Statistics

Applied
Interviewed
Accepted
Enrolled
Total:
762
436
159
103
In-state:
696
425
154
100
Out-of-state:
66
11
5
3
Women:
411
267
94
61
Minorities:
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
International:
0
0
0
0

Acceptance rate: 20.9%

GPA
Average undergraduate GPA: 3.58

MCAT
Overall score (composite): 10.4
Verbal reasoning: 10.4
Physical sciences: 10.2
Biological: 10.7
Writing: Q

Undergraduate Majors
Biological sciences (biology, microbiology, zoology, etc.):38%
Physical sciences (biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, etc.):15%
Non-sciences (sociology, economics, English, etc.):29%
Other health professions (nursing, pharmacy, etc.): 4%
Mixed disciplines and other:14%

Biological sciences (biology, microbiology, zoology, etc.): 38%
Physical sciences (biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, etc.): 15%
Non-sciences (sociology, economics, English, etc.): 29%
Other health professions (nursing, pharmacy, etc.): 4%
Mixed disciplines and other: 14%

Combined Degree Programs
Combined degree programs offered: M.D./Ph.D.

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)
Factors include in-state residency with the exception of Ph. D. /M. D. Program; content and breadth of scholastic preparation; service/avocation with people in a helping role; diversity (prior educational/professional experience, social or cultural background); communication/interpersonal skills; professional attributes (altruism, compassion); commitment to primary care and service to Massachusetts.


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