The time to apply to professional school is when you are most competitive. For some people, that will mean applying while they are still completing their undergraduate degree. Others may need a year (or more) post-graduation to make sure that they have sufficiently demonstrated their commitment and preparedness for a career in a health profession.
Who is competitive for professional school? What is a competitive GPA or test score for professional school?
The information provided at the links below focus on GPA and entrance exams scores, but applicants should be sure that they have addressed all dimensions of their application. Professional school admissions committees consider students experiences, backgrounds, accomplishments, and aptitudes as part of the review process. Extensive extracurricular activities (volunteer service, research, clinical experience, etc.) do not make up for uncompetitive GPAs or exam scores.
Information about competitive dental matriculants
Review ADEA enrollee data at the ADEA Oral Health Applicants and Enrollees page. Go to Predoctoral Students to find information related to accepted and enrolled students from the last several application cycles.
Information about competitive medical (allopathic) matriculants
Review AAMC matriculant data at the AAMC Applicants and Matriculants page. Review AAMC MD/PhD matriculant data at the AAMC Enrollment, Graduates, and MD/PhD Data page. Additionally, the AAMC MCAT and GPA Grid of Applicants and Acceptees to U.S. M.D.-Granting Medical Schools document provides a detailed breakdown of acceptance rates for each MCAT score/GPA range. It is important to note that this grid only reflects undergraduate GPA; accepted applicants with lower GPAs may have completed graduate-level coursework that is not reflected in this grid.
Information about competitive medical (osteopathic) matriculants
Review AACOM matriculant data at the AACOM Matriculants page.
Information about competitive optometry matriculants
Review ASCO matriculant data at the ASCO Profiles of Applicants page.
Information about competitive podiatric medicine matriculants
Review AACPM matriculant data at the AACPM Statistics page.
Information about competitive veterinary medicine matriculants
Review AAVMC admitted student data at the AAVMC Public Data page.