What does competitive score mean?
To be admitted to medical school you must have relatively good grades and MCAT scores. There is no clear boundary for either. Just remember that good grades are simply a statement of scholastic aptitude. As a general rule, a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 (B+) and an MCAT score of 27 would be the minimum, but does not necessarily make you the best applicant. You ought to strive for a cumulative grade point average of above 3.5 and an MCAT score above 30; the Rice mean MCAT score is 32*, which has consistently been above the national mean of 28*. The averages of students accepted to medical school in 2007 were a 30.8 MCAT total score, a P on the Writing Sample, and a 3.65 overall gpa†. Also remember that students are accepted or rejected not only on the basis of numbers, but also on the basis of an overall evaluation that includes grades, MCAT scores, recommendations, extracurricular activities, state of residency, motivation, and the impression you give during your interview.
To be admitted to medical school you must have relatively good grades and MCAT scores. There is no clear boundary for either. Just remember that good grades are simply a statement of scholastic aptitude. As a general rule, a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 (B+) and an MCAT score of 27 would be the minimum, but does not necessarily make you the best applicant. You ought to strive for a cumulative grade point average of above 3.5 and an MCAT score above 30; the Rice mean MCAT score is 32*, which has consistently been above the national mean of 28*. The averages of students accepted to medical school in 2007 were a 30.8 MCAT total score, a P on the Writing Sample, and a 3.65 overall gpa. Also remember that students are accepted or rejected not only on the basis of numbers, but also on the basis of an overall evaluation that includes grades, MCAT scores, recommendations, extracurricular activities, state of residency, motivation, and the impression you give during your interview.
