AMCAS application accepted? Yes
Earliest application date: 06/01
Application deadline: 11/01
Oldest MCAT considered: 2005
Application fee: $90
Director of admissions: Dr. Erin Quinn
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, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, humanities, 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: October 15
-Latest date: November 17
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: September 1
Fall 2005 Admissions Statistics
Acceptance rate: 6.1%
GPA
Average undergraduate GPA: 3.6
MCAT
Overall score (composite): 10.8
Verbal reasoning: 10.0
Physical sciences: 11.1
Biological: 11.0
Writing: Q
Undergraduate Majors
Biological sciences (biology, microbiology, zoology, etc.):47%
Physical sciences (biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, etc.):21%
Non-sciences (sociology, economics, English, etc.):18%
Other health professions (nursing, pharmacy, etc.): 1%
Mixed disciplines and other:13%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined degree programs offered: M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.S.W., M.D./M.S., 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:www.usc.edu/schools/college/admission/baccalaureatemd
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 Keck School of Medicine Admissions Committee views the attributes of each applicant holistically, considering the following: Performance in college; GPA; MCAT; personal characteristics such as communication skills, compassion; empathy; history of leadership, civic service and a commitment to social justice; interest in teaching, research or providing patient care to underserved populations.