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10 MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS OF MEDICAL SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

1. Do you accept applications from Foreign Nationals?
   ** All applicants must be US citizens, or permanent residents of the United States with a green card. Canadian citizens who are not permanent residents are ineligible to apply.
   
   
2. I completed the majority of my college coursework in a foreign country. Can I apply to your Medical School?
   ** All candidates must complete 60 credit hours of higher education in the US or Canada. This coursework must be finished prior to applying to our Medical School.
   
   
3. Do you give preference to New York State residents?
   ** Some preference is given to qualified residents of NYS. Competitive out of state applicants are encouraged to apply.
   
   
4. What is the average GPA of your entering students?
   What is the average MCAT score?
   ** The average GPA is 3.60 with an MCAT total of 29.
   
   
5. If I take the MCAT exam more than once, which scores are evaluated?
   ** We will only consider the highest overall (total) MCAT score
   received.
   
   
6. Is it better to take the April MCAT exam over the August one?
   ** Yes, it is better to take the April exam. Taking the test earlier allows you to complete your application earlier in the season - and earlier you submit your application, the better. If you must take the August exam, make sure your supplemental application material is received by our Office by mid-October.
   
   
7. How long are my MCAT scores good for?
   ** We only accept MCAT scores taken within the 3 year period before applying.
   
   
8. When do you start interviewing and on what days?
   ** We start interviewing in September and continue through Feb. Our interview days are Wednesdays. Interviews are by invitation only. If you are not invited for an interview, that is equivalent to a rejection.
   
   
9. Why was my application rejected?
   ** The level of competition for seats in our Class has been extremely intense for the limited spaces available. In recent years, we have received approximately 2,000 applications, interviewed 450-500 candidates, and have entered 135 new incoming students. Because of this, we are forced to reject
   many fine applicants each year. When a candidate is rejected, the Committee simply considers others to have better overall qualifications and credentials that merits acceptance.
   
   
10. Do you accept transfer students?
    ** Transfer applications are usually considered only into our 3rd Year Class. The number of 3rd year transfers is determined by class attrition. If space is available, applications are only considered if documented evidence of hardship exists for the student to continue at the School that he/she is currently enrolled. Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.