DO Autoscreen 'Elimination' Factors

[Cleared T Clear]

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Hello all,
I know some of you are more familiar than I am on this subject, but I would like to compile a list of DO schools that have a filter to screen out 'unqualified' applicants. The kind of filters that mean people who have <X.XX cGPA or sGPA or XX MCAT shouldn't waste their time and money in applying.

So if you definitively know what schools have what cutoffs please let us all know! When I get the info I'll try and list the school and cutoffs on this post so they are easy to find.

MSUCOM- MCAT-18 composite and at least VR 4, PS 5, BS 6
LECOM- sGPA 2.7
KCOM and SOMA- cGPA and sGPA 2.5
CCOM and AZCOM- cGPA and sGPA 2.75
PNWU- none listed
NYCOM- none listed
RVU- both 3.00 and at least 6 in each section
PCOM- at least 8 in each section
LMU- none listed
KCUMB- 3.25 each, at least 7 in each section
OU-H- state they don't have minimums
DMU- both 3.00
OSU- sGPA 2.75, cGPA 3.00, 7 in each (21 min)
WesternU- state they don't have minimums
ACOM- none listed
WVSOM- none listed
UNE- 2.7 cGPA, 24?
CUSOM- cGPA 3.2 (for acceptance)
MUCOM- none listed
WCU- none listed
UMDNJ- both 3.00
UNTHSC- none listed
KYCOM- none listed
VCOM- cGPA 3.00 (they state <3.2's are rare)

 

[MedPR]

Hello all,
I know some of you are more familiar than I am on this subject, but I would like to compile a list of DO schools that have a filter to screen out 'unqualified' applicants. The kind of filters that mean people who have <X.XX cGPA or sGPA or XX MCAT shouldn't waste their time and money in applying.

So if you definitively know what schools have what cutoffs please let us all know! When I get the info I'll try and list the school and cutoffs on this post so they are easy to find.

All of this information can be found on the individual school websites. If they don't list it, then they don't have an official cutoff. Many schools require >2.5GPA, but some are higher, and some don't say.

 

[aspiringdoc09]

Like MedPR said look on their website for most updated information. You can also look on AACOMAS website and look at the 2013 pdf book containing every osteopathic school except the 3 new ones, which have a separate pdf. Most are 2.5 or greater but I have seen some that require 3.0+. Good luck.

 

[milosavljevic]

I have a question related to this as well.

My friend applied to PA school at Western in Pomona, and she said that they started reviewing applicants by their GPA (I guess their required GRE was more of a "get a certain score on each section and you're okay" sort of thing, so it isn't really a factor). So they went from the top all the way down to 3.3 or something around there, and then when they filled up their interview spots they stopped reviewing applicants with lower GPAs. My friend asked their admissions committee about why she was rejected pre-interview, and they told her that her GPA was slightly below the cut-off for review because they just had way too many applicants.

I know this was for PA school so it's hard to compare since DO schools have the MCAT to take into account, but do DO schools do this too with GPA/MCAT scores? Do they start with the best GPAs/MCATs and work down, and if they don't get to your X GPA or X MCAT score then you're just out of luck? Or is the review process only based on rolling admissions and when the application was received? Since I have a long way to go to raise my GPA, I'm just curious as to when it will ever be realistic to apply.

 

[angldrps]

I have a question related to this as well.

My friend applied to PA school at Western in Pomona, and she said that they started reviewing applicants by their GPA (I guess their required GRE was more of a "get a certain score on each section and you're okay" sort of thing, so it isn't really a factor). So they went from the top all the way down to 3.3 or something around there, and then when they filled up their interview spots they stopped reviewing applicants with lower GPAs. My friend asked their admissions committee about why she was rejected pre-interview, and they told her that her GPA was slightly below the cut-off for review because they just had way too many applicants.

I know this was for PA school so it's hard to compare since DO schools have the MCAT to take into account, but do DO schools do this too with GPA/MCAT scores? Do they start with the best GPAs/MCATs and work down, and if they don't get to your X GPA or X MCAT score then you're just out of luck? Or is the review process only based on rolling admissions and when the application was received? Since I have a long way to go to raise my GPA, I'm just curious as to when it will ever be realistic to apply.

if this was true, then those with low stats would never get in. Check out the underdog thread. People with <3.0 and low MCAT (21-22) have gained multiple interviews and acceptances. Applying early truly does increases chances of applicants regardless of their stats.

 

[costales]

Most med schools don't publish their screening info.

 

[dntke1518]

Most med schools don't publish their screening info.

+1 this. What you will find is "minimums" on the schools websites. What they screen for will not be out in the open.

 

[ddd15]

I'm also wondering about this. I have a D+ in epidemiology which I'm worried about. I'm not sure how I would be able to explain without seeming like I'm blaming the prof. (the class average was around D-)

-entering 4th year of undergrad in fall (Canadian student)
cGPA 3.29 sGPA 3.36

 

[Cleared T Clear]

+1 this. What you will find is "minimums" on the schools websites. What they screen for will not be out in the open.

Well I don't want to go to every school's admission req page. Kinda why I wanted to get the opinions of people who have applied. Hoping for something like "Hey I applied to Nova and you need to have 3.0's or else...'

So when I get some time I'll take a peek at the latest CIB but if other posters have these minimums in mind from their school picking- please share and save a fellow pre-med some a couple of minutes.

 

[DrMediterranean]

I know that MSUCOM won't give you a secondary unless your composite MCAT score is atleast 18 and in your individual sections your verbal is at least 4, physical is at least 5, and biological is at least 6.

 

[dntke1518]

Manbrodude has a spreadsheet for the information in the CIB

Or a quick look around would've gotten you this... http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=910661

If you really want to know what would be a good way to measure yourself against screens then use the LizzyM score for each school against your own... but hey what do I know.

 

[NeuroLAX]

I know that MSUCOM won't give you a secondary unless your composite MCAT score is atleast 18 and in your individual sections your verbal is at least 4, physical is at least 5, and biological is at least 6.

I would hardly call that a screen. Nevertheless, they have to draw the line somewhere.

 

[NightGod]

I'm also wondering about this. I have a D+ in epidemiology which I'm worried about. I'm not sure how I would be able to explain without seeming like I'm blaming the prof. (the class average was around D-)

-entering 4th year of undergrad in fall (Canadian student)
cGPA 3.29 sGPA 3.36

Chances are pretty good no one is even going to mention a single bad grade. If they do, go with something neutral like "it was a very challenging course and that grade, while quite low, was actually in the top 40% (or whatever) of the class". Whatever you do, avoid assigning any blame to anyone but yourself. But, as I said, not many places are going to mention a single bad grade, it's patterns of poor performance they look for.

 

[ddd15]

Chances are pretty good no one is even going to mention a single bad grade. If they do, go with something neutral like "it was a very challenging course and that grade, while quite low, was actually in the top 40% (or whatever) of the class". Whatever you do, avoid assigning any blame to anyone but yourself. But, as I said, not many places are going to mention a single bad grade, it's patterns of poor performance they look for.

Makes sense. I'm not one of those students that goes ape **** if I don't have all A's, but a D tends stick out like a sore thumb. Thanks for the your help! 👍

 

[Night Hawk]

I'm also wondering about this. I have a D+ in epidemiology which I'm worried about. I'm not sure how I would be able to explain without seeming like I'm blaming the prof. (the class average was around D-)

-entering 4th year of undergrad in fall (Canadian student)
cGPA 3.29 sGPA 3.36

My orgo 1 and 2 class averaged F's and my biochemistry 2 class averaged a D- (I got A's, just to clarify - not to boast). Those are just a few I remember of the top of my head but i'm sure there are more. Seems to be a pretty common theme at my school but I gave up trying to understand why and just assumed every professor I had was tenured and doesn't curve. Anyways, you should speak with your professor and figure out why you have that grade and establish a system of correction, if not for the class currently then for your future classes. And possibly retake, because, assuming it's a upper-division class needed to satisfy a degree requirment, you may need at least a C+ (at my school you do) for it to contribute.

 

[Night Hawk]

Manbrodude has a spreadsheet for the information in the CIB

Or a quick look around would've gotten you this... http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=910661

If you really want to know what would be a good way to measure yourself against screens then use the LizzyM score for each school against your own... but hey what do I know.

Enough to have the coolest looking cat ever as your member pic...obviously! (not being sarcastic, I'm a fan)

 

[ddd15]

My orgo 1 and 2 class averaged F's and my biochemistry 2 class averaged a D- (I got A's, just to clarify - not to boast). Those are just a few I remember of the top of my head but i'm sure there are more. Seems to be a pretty common theme at my school but I gave up trying to understand why and just assumed every professor I had was tenured and doesn't curve. Anyways, you should speak with your professor and figure out why you have that grade and establish a system of correction, if not for the class currently then for your future classes. And possibly retake, because, assuming it's a upper-division class needed to satisfy a degree requirment, you may need at least a C+ (at my school you do) for it to contribute.

Man trust me I went to the professors office hours multiple times during the year. ~2/3 of the class did, but we were not successful (very stubborn). The C+ rule applies at my school as well, but the program advisior had to make an exception or else the most of the class would not be able graduate

 

[GIpremed]

I know that MSUCOM won't give you a secondary unless your composite MCAT score is atleast 18 and in your individual sections your verbal is at least 4, physical is at least 5, and biological is at least 6.

And RVU wants to see a 6 or greater in each section. They upped their minimum to 3.00 too

 

[tide11189]

From VCOM website: The minimum overall GPA for acceptance is 3.00 in the last 120 hours; however, students with a GPA less than 3.2 are rarely accepted.

 

[Cleared T Clear]

From VCOM website: The minimum overall GPA for acceptance is 3.00 in the last 120 hours; however, students with a GPA less than 3.2 are rarely accepted.

Thanks! and congrats!

 

[superfan56]

I know that MSUCOM won't give you a secondary unless your composite MCAT score is atleast 18 and in your individual sections your verbal is at least 4, physical is at least 5, and biological is at least 6.

jeez, an 18? that's a really low standard, but kudos for crushing dreams early and not stringing the kids along

 

[nirvikalpa]

Says on their website that OU-HCOM does screen (but for what, who knows):

OU-HCOM will receive your primary application electronically from AACOMAS. Your application will be screened to determine if you are eligible to receive a secondary application.

http://www.oucom.ohiou.edu/Admissions/apply.htm#secondary_application