low mcat standards

[IRpremed]

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[Hejman]

i tried to search, but didnt find a thread...
can someone list the us md schools with low mcat standards?
i know all schools are competitive, but what are some of the least competitive schools in regards to mcat?

LOL. Funny wording. You can look up the MSAR for this data. They list the median MCAT, GPA, etc.

 

[mfrizzo3]

i tried to search, but didnt find a thread...
can someone list the us md schools with low mcat standards?
i know all schools are competitive, but what are some of the least competitive schools in regards to mcat?

California College of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt College
College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines University
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Temple Unversity School of Podiatric Medicine
Dr William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Finch University
Barry University Podiatric Medicine Program
Arizona Podiatric Medicine Program, Midwestern University

 

[EpicBearMan]

MSAR.

Don't get the wrong idea though. The schools with the lowest median MCAT aren't always the easiest to get into.

 

[apumic]

California College of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt College
College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines University
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Temple Unversity School of Podiatric Medicine
Dr William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Finch University
Barry University Podiatric Medicine Program
Arizona Podiatric Medicine Program, Midwestern University

You forgot about:

SGU
AUC
ROSS
SABA

 

[IRpremed]

lol...thanks, but when i said US MD schools, i meant allopathic medical schools that are located in the united states.... not podiatric schools or schools located in the caribbean....

I guess ill look it up in a MSAR.
thanks

 

[Catalystik]

Puerto Rican med schools may be in the Carribean, but they are accredited allopathic US med schools with lower median acceptee MCAT scores. They require Spanish fluency though.

 

[apumic]

OP, you have to let something go.

Either you do well (28-30+ min.) on the MCAT OR you...

• Leave the U.S. and risk never practicing here (Caribbean)
• Are a non-trad or have other excellent qualities (go DO, which is still quite competitive)
• Are fluent in Spanish (go to a school in Puerto Rico)
• Go an alternative route, such as...
  • Podiatry (low MCAT)
  • Nurse Practitioner (no MCAT)
  • Physician Asst (MCAT or GRE; still very competitive)

 

[willen101383]

OP, you have to let something go.

Either you do well (28-30+ min.) on the MCAT OR you...

• Leave the U.S. and risk never practicing here (Caribbean)
• Are a non-trad or have other excellent qualities (go DO, which is still quite competitive)
• Are fluent in Spanish (go to a school in Puerto Rico)
• Go an alternative route, such as...
  • Podiatry (low MCAT)
  • Nurse Practitioner (no MCAT)
  • Physician Asst (MCAT or GRE; still very competitive)

True story. I went to grad school with some people who just wouldnt let it go. Delusional as hell about going to med school but never broke 20 on the MCAT. One dude would even talk **** CONSTANTLY about DO schools but couldnt break 30 for the life of him.

 

[ThaliaNox]

Generally schools with lower MCAT averages have something in their mission which leads them to seek candidates among a smaller pool. Examples include in-state only schools, schools with a rural practitioner mission, historically black schools, puerto rican schools and schools with a primary care mission. Generally a lower MCAT average is a hit they take to pursue their mission, but applying to one when you don't fit their mission, even if your MCAT is ABOVE their average will likely not go well. Classic example: Lots of Minnesotan folks get into the U of M Twin Cities but not U of M Duluth, even though Duluth's averages are lower because of Duluth's rural mission. A person with no record of interest in rural areas would have a snowball's chance in hell at Duluth.