Can anyone comment on how accurate this data is?

[icecream334]

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http://www.mcattestscores.com/usmedicalschoolsmcatscoresGPA.html

Specifically the average GPAs. I.e. Georgetown's average incoming student's college gap is only 3.63? That seems low in my opinion.

If this isn't accurate, is there any place I can get accurate data of matriculates' average GPAs?

Reason I'm asking is I'm about to end my freshman year at a top 10 liberal arts college with around a 3.8. (Lowest possible is a 3.78; I could end up with up to a 3.85 depending on how this last month goes.) My dream has always been to attend a top medical school -- I'm sure I'll get a high MCAT score and I'm working on having great extracurricular activities. If I hold a 3.8 across all four years, will that cut it for elite med schools? I'm a math major btw.

Not trolling; just being paranoid I guess.

 

[EBTrailRunner]

Get a copy of the MSAR.

 

[NeuralNetwork]

http://www.mcattestscores.com/usmedicalschoolsmcatscoresGPA.html

Specifically the average GPAs. I.e. Georgetown's average incoming student's college gap is only 3.63? That seems low in my opinion.

If this isn't accurate, is there any place I can get accurate data of matriculates' average GPAs?

Reason I'm asking is I'm about to end my freshman year at a top 10 liberal arts college with around a 3.8. (Lowest possible is a 3.78; I could end up with up to a 3.85 depending on how this last month goes.) My dream has always been to attend a top medical school -- I'm sure I'll get a high MCAT score and I'm working on having great extracurricular activities. If I hold a 3.8 across all four years, will that cut it for elite med schools? I'm a math major btw.

Not trolling; just being paranoid I guess.

3.6 is about right for Georgetown, and I checked some of the other ones at random and they seemed close enough to current stats. As far as Georgetown goes, they have a prestigious name but their medical program is "mid tier" with a research rank of #48 this year.

3.8 is a great number to have when applying, make sure to keep that up and it won't disqualify you from applying wherever you want assuming a high MCAT and good ECs.

 

[Catalystik]

This google doc was put together by SDNers last May 2011 from data on schools' websites for matriculant averages:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmKVGWwobG5GdEx2MjlBTDE0bXFXNGFZczZqYTZKb2c#gid=0

I couldn't find a date on the site you gave a link to. It may just be a few years out of date.

 

[Omppu27]

This google doc was put together by SDNers last May 2011 from data on schools' websites for matriculant averages:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmKVGWwobG5GdEx2MjlBTDE0bXFXNGFZczZqYTZKb2c#gid=0

I couldn't find a date on the site you gave a link to. It may just be a few years out of date.

Wow, that's an awesome link... the creators update it too

 

[LizzyM]

Most medical schools provide the average (mean or median -- could be either) for its matriculants (those who actually attend). The MSAR provides data on the average for those offered admission. Because the superstars tend to get admitted to many schools but can attend only one, the admitted stats are usually a big higher than the matriculant stats.

 

[Dr. Ducky]

This google doc was put together by SDNers last May 2011 from data on schools' websites for matriculant averages:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmKVGWwobG5GdEx2MjlBTDE0bXFXNGFZczZqYTZKb2c#gid=0

I couldn't find a date on the site you gave a link to. It may just be a few years out of date.

I've never seen this. Awesome tool!👍

 

[Thego2guy]

Most medical schools provide the average (mean or median -- could be either) for its matriculants (those who actually attend). The MSAR provides data on the average for those offered admission. Because the superstars tend to get admitted to many schools but can attend only one, the admitted stats are usually a big higher than the matriculant stats.

This is gold. Wow. I never knew that. Thank you so much! 👍

Is there a way to tell which school lists which statistic on their website?

 

[sector9]

This is gold. Wow. I never knew that. Thank you so much! 👍

Is there a way to tell which school lists which statistic on their website?

Mostly just look at their wording. If their MCAT and GPA is part of a "Class profile" section then it should be matriculants. Otherwise, look for the word "accepted" or "matriculated"