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Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

About 40%

Answer

Approximately 40% of applicants who apply to medical school are ultimately accepted, according to AAMC data.

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

Holistic review is an AAMC-endorsed admissions approach that considers the whole applicant, including experiences, personal attributes, and academic metrics, not just grades and test scores.

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 letter of intent is a letter applicants send to their top-choice school, usually after being waitlisted, expressing their commitment to enroll if accepted.

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

AAMC administers AMCAS for MD programs; osteopathic DO schools use a separate application system called AACOMAS.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

4 years

Answer

US allopathic MD programs are typically 4 years long, consisting of 2 years of preclinical education and 2 years of clinical rotations.

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