Is MSAR requirements exaggerated to increase # of schools applicants apply too?

[Future_Bone_Docta]

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I have heard rumors that is the case (of course they are called rumors for a reason). But I also visited a school this past march that said their average MCAT was a 509, and now according to the MSAR, their median is a 513. I understand median and average are different obviously, but that sounds like an extremely heavy deviation. It is pretty discouraging hahaha. Anyone care to educate me on this? please and thank you!

 

[penguinsfan71]

MSAR reports the median accepted MCAT score, it's possible the school told you the average score of the matriculants, not acceptees. I highly doubt that MSAR straight up lies about the scores.

 

[Lucca]

MSAR is the most accurate source of information we have on Med school admissions

 

[dptemo]

I think it is important to toggle b/w the accepted and matriculated stats on msar. They can differ.

 

[Future_Bone_Docta]

I see now! thank you everyone!