A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (Kirksville)

Fall 2008 Admissions Information
AMCAS application accepted? No
Earliest application date: 05/10
Application deadline: 02/01
Oldest MCAT considered: 2004
Application fee: $60
Director of admissions: Lori Haxton
Does this school ask for a secondary application as part of the admissions process? Yes

This school requires undergraduate work in these subjects in order to apply: biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics

Is a personal interview required for admission? Yes
Are interviews conducted at the medical school? Yes

Acceptance notice to regular application for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
     -Earliest date: October 15
     -Latest date: N/A

Applicant's response to acceptance offer for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
     -Maximum time in weeks: 4 weeks
     -Does the school consider requests for deferred entrance? Yes
     -Deposit to hold place in class: $1,000
     -Deposit due: N/A
     -Deposit refundable prior to: N/A
     -Starting month for the class of 2007-2008: August

Early Decision Plan application period for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
     -Does the school have an Early Decision Plan (EDP)? Yes
     -EDP application period begins: June 1
     -EDP application period ends: September 15
     -EDP applicants notified by: N/A

Fall 2005 Admissions Statistics

 

Acceptance rate: 15.1%

GPA
Average undergraduate GPA: 3.48

MCAT
Overall score (composite): 8.7
Verbal reasoning: 8.7
Physical sciences: 8.3
Biological: 9.1
Writing: O

Undergraduate Majors
Biological sciences (biology, microbiology, zoology, etc.): 53%
Physical sciences (biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, etc.): 11%
Non-sciences (sociology, economics, English, etc.): 9%
Other health professions (nursing, pharmacy, etc.): 4%
Mixed disciplines and other: 23%

Combined Degree Programs
Combined degree programs offered: D.O./M.P.H., D.O./M.S., D.O./M.H.A.

Does the school have a combined college/D.O. program? No
Number of years to complete combined college/D.O. program: N/A
Web site for combined college/D.O. program: N/A

Selection Factors
Details on the policies, preferences, criteria, factors and procedures used in the M.D. admission process:
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
Admissions Committee screens applicants for academic achievement, clinical involvement, interpersonal relations, leadership and service, maturity, motivation, and osteopathic awareness. Those selected are interviewed prior to acceptance. Applicants are notified as soon as the Committee decides on their status. A signed admission agreement along with a non-refundable acceptance fee is required.