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Harvard Medical School

Boston, MA

Admissions Statistics

2.5%

Acceptance Rate

7,890

Applied

757

Interviewed

201

Admitted (Est.)

165

Matriculated

MCAT & GPA Ranges

MCAT Score

521
10th: 515 Median: 521 90th: 527

GPA

3.97
10th: 3.85 Median: 3.97 90th: 4.09

What Harvard Medical School Values

Harvard Medical School uses holistic review to evaluate applicants. The admissions committee considers:

  • Academic performance (GPA, coursework rigor)
  • MCAT scores
  • Clinical experience and exposure
  • Research experience
  • Community service and volunteer work
  • Leadership and extracurricular activities
  • Personal statement and secondary essays
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Interview performance

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