Each year thousands of students enroll in a grueling journey to find a suitable Medical School for themselves. About 5,000 students will have the courage to apply to one of the most prestigious medical universities in the world, Harvard Medical School. Founded in September 19, 1782, Harvard Medical School was first established in Cambridge, Massachusetts, but now resides in Boston, Massachusetts. Located in the Longwood Medical Area, Harvard Medical School neighbors Massachusetts Institute of Technology as well as Massachusetts General Hospital (“Harvard Medical School”).
East Coast schools are notorious for having the highest of standards when it comes to incoming students. Harvard Medical School is no different. MCAT scores on average are 35.13 and GPA’s average at 3.8. Despite having such a high tendency too only pick the top students, the class remains diverse. Of the 165 students who apply, 80 are female students and 85 are male (“Harvard Medical School”). Harvard Medical School shows no preference for in-state students. The students come from 32 different states. Students have an average age of 23, but range from 21 to early 40’s. HMS also requires that students enter with 1 year of biology, 2 years of chemistry, 1 year of Physics, 1 year of Calculus, and 1 year of Expository Writing (“Harvard Medical School”). They also require life experience in the medical field, which include research.
A student who has fulfilled these desired requirements is in excellent shape for applying to Harvard Medical School. Harvard sets the last date to apply by AMCAS is November 1 of each year. Of the 5,138 who applied, 800-1000 students will have the fortune to receive an invitation to interview. The inv...
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... generally used with the joint degree program. The resources are endless due to the rich environment Harvard Medical School has.
Harvard Medical School is known for its rigorous coursework and top of the line doctors it produces in four years. It set the standards early, and has maintained them strictly for over 200 years. Harvard Medical School is ranked first out of all research medical schools and will likely stay ahead of the competitors (Best Medical Schools).
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