AAMC Medical School Admissions 3

Question 1

What percentage of MCAT test-takers are ultimately accepted to medical school?

Accepted Answer

About 40%

Answer

About 20%

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About 50%

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About 60%

Question 2

What is the AAMC's 'Holistic Review' approach to admissions?

Accepted Answer

Considering a broad range of experiences, attributes, and metrics beyond grades

Answer

Only reviewing MCAT and GPA

Answer

Reviewing only extracurricular activities

Answer

A system that ignores GPA entirely

Question 3

What is a 'letter of intent' in the medical school application process?

Accepted Answer

A letter sent to your top-choice school expressing your intent to enroll if accepted

Answer

A mandatory AAMC form

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A letter from your advisor confirming your intent to apply

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An official acceptance document

Question 4

What is DO vs. MD in the context of AAMC admissions?

Accepted Answer

MD is administered by AAMC via AMCAS; DO schools use AACOMAS

Answer

DO is administered by AAMC; MD is not

Answer

Both are administered by AAMC

Answer

MD is an online degree; DO is in-person

Question 5

What is the typical length of a US allopathic (MD) medical school program?

Accepted Answer

4 years

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2 years

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3 years

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6 years

Question 6

What is the AAMC's Fee Assistance Program (FAP)?

Accepted Answer

A program that reduces MCAT and AMCAS fees for eligible low-income applicants

Answer

A student loan forgiveness program

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A grant for medical school tuition

Answer

A scholarship for underrepresented minorities