University of Rochester

[sexyman]

I was unfamiliar with University of Rochester until recently. I really like the curriculum that consists of 14 hours of lecture and 3 hours of PBL per week. The campus and surrounding community/city also look gorgeous.

Some stats I found in Princeton Review "Best 168 Medical schools."

-Avg GPA: 3.68
- Avg MCAT: P- 10.8, V-10.5, B- 11.0

Exactly how competitive is it get in and what kind of reputation does this school have?

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[gmsquid]

Rochester is an amazing school. I applied on a whim, and though I've been waitlisted, I was thoroughly impressed by the interview. The area around it is beautiful, it has both urban and rural medical opportunities. It is 20th as a primary care school, but it also has a pretty good research background. It is known for their biopsychosocial model, and it has a reputation for making complete doctors. Its really well known. I highly recommend looking into it.

 

[sexyman]

To be honest after seeing that you were waitlisted after looking at your profile i think I am going to put it out of my mind. Not to beat a dead horse but, wow i cant believe you were waitlisted there...ugh.

Goodluck!

 

[SupergreenMnM]

Well, remember, a good part of the admissions process is randomness/luck/interview impressions. If you feel you are competitive (and probably being a MN resident doesn't hurt ) then apply.

 

[Pagz09]

To be honest after seeing that you were waitlisted after looking at your profile i think I am going to put it out of my mind. Not to beat a dead horse but, wow i cant believe you were waitlisted there...ugh.

Goodluck!

i was waitlisted at rochester too, with a 41 MCAT and a 3.6 GPA. don't be discouraged by stats and anecdotes...sometimes schools would rather admit "reach" applicants than applicants they think would not be very interested in their school.

 

[Meeher]

WL too with similar stats. Nice school though but COLD...it snowed the whole day I was there.

 

[sexyman]

I really don't get it. Who are they accepting? If someone has a 31 and a 3.6 is it completely a waste of time to apply there?

To me it doesnt appear like they care too much about MCATs and GPA. But I am sure you all had amazing volunteer/extracurriculars as well... what gives?

 

[kbear12]

I was accepted back in October with stats comparable to yours, sexyman. I think beyond stats they are looking for people who fit well with the school and truly want to attend. They have a small class, so they can really pick and choose who they want. Don't let the stats scare you away from applying; if you want to go there and love their curriculum, you should apply and let them know how interested you are.

 

[Darksmurf]

Well, remember, a good part of the admissions process is randomness/luck/interview impressions. If you feel you are competitive (and probably being a MN resident doesn't hurt ) then apply.

The school is located in NY.

 

[SupergreenMnM]

Lol, was thinking university of MN, blah...and that one is in twin cities...too many rochesters! Anyways, not to be confused with the very very good school in rochester MN