A albyyy Full Member 10+ Year Member Joined Nov 9, 2010 Messages 33 Reaction score 0 Nov 10, 2010 #1 Members do not see this ad. I just read something on SMP requirements...is it mandatory or necessary to take the MCAT prior to applying to SMPs?
Members do not see this ad. I just read something on SMP requirements...is it mandatory or necessary to take the MCAT prior to applying to SMPs?
Catalystik A Gimlet Eye Verified Member Physician Faculty Verified Expert 15+ Year Member Admissions Joined Sep 4, 2006 Messages 35,574 Reaction score 15,503 Nov 10, 2010 #2 I have not researched all of them, but I am unaware of an exception. That doesn't mean there isn't one, though.
I have not researched all of them, but I am unaware of an exception. That doesn't mean there isn't one, though.
genswim24 Full Member 10+ Year Member 15+ Year Member Joined Jul 1, 2008 Messages 541 Reaction score 11 Nov 10, 2010 #3 Since most SMP's are designed to help those with a better MCAT than GPA, it's not likely. When I was applying to SMP's, all the ones that I read about required an MCAT. There are more programs these days though so that may have changed.
Since most SMP's are designed to help those with a better MCAT than GPA, it's not likely. When I was applying to SMP's, all the ones that I read about required an MCAT. There are more programs these days though so that may have changed.