I'm interested in knowing whether these stats are from an adcom or from another source, these seem really high for a new school. I'm interested in applying here this cycle and these stats have got me sweating
Also, does anyone know what the minimum's are for this school (i.e. what the lowest stats they take in for secondary applications and maybe possibly interviews).
Those stats were recently released by MU-COM admissions to admitted students. While they could certainly change by the time classes start, I doubt they will by much.
Your next question about minimums is kinda hard to give a straight answer to. MU-COM really seems to look at your whole application. That being said, here is what they say about minimums on their website:
"To be considered a competitive applicant, candidates should have achieved at least a 3.20 science and cumulative grade point average, on a 4.00 scale.
The minimum overall GPA for acceptance is 3.00 in the last 120 hours; however, students with a GPA less than 3.20 are rarely accepted.
The admissions process is competitive, and a higher grade point average (above 3.40) results in improved chances for acceptance. COMs place emphasis on the last 120 credit hours and on the science and required courses when choosing between competitive applicants. COMs also place emphasis on the applicant's interview.
Applicants must submit scores from the MCAT. For the current admissions cycle, the college will accept the September MCAT administration from up to four years prior to the date of matriculation. A competitive MCAT score usually begins at 24; however the MCAT is weighed in connection with GPA and personal qualities. The overall GPA and the interview are considered of most importance.
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What is the expected average GPA of the DO class entering 2013?
Since MU-COM has not yet enrolled any students, we cannot provide any profile data for our college of osteopathic medicine.
However, the national profile of the 2011 entering class for all osteopathic medical school reveals an overall mean GPA of 3.48. For this group, the mean GPA in science is 3.36 and non-science 3.58. We anticipate similar numbers for our entering class in 2013. If your GPA is below 3.3, then this would deserve attention, recommend improving it to become more competitive. Graduate work with demonstrated high success in biomedical science would positively influence the admissions committee.
What is the expected average MCAT score of the DO class entering 2013?
Since MU-COM has not yet enrolled any students, we cannot provide any profile data for our college of osteopathic medicine.
However, the national profile of the 2011 entering class for all osteopathic medical schools reports a mean Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) score of 26.51, calculated from a total of 8.66 verbal, 9.33 biological science, and 8.52 physical science. If your MCAT score is below 25, then this would deserve attention, recommend improving it to become more competitive."
I will be attending MU-COM this Fall and I can tell you that our whole class is really enthusiastic and excited about choosing this school. Maybe I'll get to meet some of you at interviews this next cycle?!!? Who knows! If anyone has any questions, feel free to PM me. 🙂
