Youngstown Times

As a future medical student, you would be wise to look closely at any medical school you are interested in! Make sure you consider the following in your search:

° Accreditation Status

° Admissions Eligibility Criteria

° Admissions Requirements (Example: entry exam)

One example of an entry exam that medical schools can list as required is the MCAT. You may find yourself asking “MCAT scores for medical schools… Why do they matter?”

What is the MCAT Exam?

“The Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®) is a standardized, multiple-choice, computer-based test that has been a part of the medical school admissions process for more than 90 years.” The MCAT tests the student on the following information*:

° Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems

° Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems

° Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior

° Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills

When a student submits their MCAT scores for medical schools admissions process, it gives the medical school a better idea of how you will perform as a student. Avalon University School of Medicine does not require an MCAT score but does strongly recommend that a prospective student take it, and it can make a difference in the admissions process.

The range of MCAT scores for medical schools to require is dependent on the university. Avalon University looks for a MCAT score of 500 and/or a GPA of 3.0 or above to be considered for the ACCELERATED MD track in our basic sciences program. If the applicant has an MCAT score of 499 or less and/or a GPA of 2.9 or less, they will be considered for the REGULAR MD track.

MCAT scores for medical schools… Why do they matter? These scores tell the university more about you academically. They provide wonderful complementary data to your transcripts. These two document MCAT scores and transcripts can be the difference between your acceptance and denial to medical school or your placement in Avalon’s ACCELERATED MD track or REGULAR MD track.

For more information about Avalon University’s admissions process and requirements click here 

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