the aamc site has stats for applicants/matriculants based on race.
legalized discrimination at it's best.
balls
I plan on taking the MCAT in 3-4 years after I complete my second degree, which will be in biophysics. how can i prepare to rock the exam?
college soph wrote:
I plan on taking the MCAT in 3-4 years after I complete my second degree, which will be in biophysics. how can i prepare to rock the exam?
It sounds like you'll have all the tools academically, so the best advice would be to take an MCAT prep course that will actually help you prepare for the test itself (i.e. the style, time constraints, etc).
doogie is correct. all the knowledge will be there in your head- it's getting used to the rhythm of the mcat that is the true benefit from the prep courses. i actually took the kaplan back in my preparative days.
as a side note, i wouldn't get too stuck on getting into harvard. if you're called to the medical field, then any school will do for you. it's all the same information. good luck!
What does the MCAT entail and what is it like to take it?
ultimately, your residency will be more important than where you attend medical school. of course, one's medical school might help attain an upper tier residency, there are many examples otherwise.
is it possible to get into a decent medical school with an undergrad gpa closer to 3.0 than 4? is it even possible or would it help, or be necessary, to pursue a masters before applying?
How useful are MCAT prep classes like the Kaplan one? I've heard mixed results (some say it helps most people increase their scores significantly, others say there is very little statistical significance between scores by people who took the course vs. people who didn't), and it's a LOT of money (~$1500), especially for someone who is struggling so much financially like I am.
Any good input?
If you are smart enough to get into med school, then you can just buy the Kaplan book. I haven't taken the MCAT yet, but from what I have heard, the course follows the book. They have practice tests in it, and they also let you register online to take a couple online tests as well. As far as Harvard med, it seems that is best suited for a research oriented degree, ie. MD/PhD degree. But, like most people said, almost all schools are the same. Obviously though, a more "reputable" school allows a little more prestige on your resume and office wall.
possible? yes. probable? no.a 40+ MCAT and residency in a state with multiple public medical schools will help...or convince the ad com that you are an URM.also depends upon how you define decent.all AOA/LCME schools are decent IMO, ie they can get you into a residency in the US.
looking for advice wrote:
is it possible to get into a decent medical school with an undergrad gpa closer to 3.0 than 4? is it even possible or would it help, or be necessary, to pursue a masters before applying?