Case Western Reserve University

Fall 2008 Admissions Information
AMCAS application accepted? Yes
Earliest application date: 07/01
Application deadline: 11/01
Oldest MCAT considered: 2004
Application fee: $85
Director of admissions: Dr. Lina Mehta
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/zoology, 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: None
     -Deposit due: N/A
     -Deposit refundable prior to: N/A
     -Starting month for the class of 2007-2008: July

Early Decision Plan application period for the 2007-2008 first-year class:
     -Does the school have an Early Decision Plan (EDP)? No
     -EDP application period begins: N/A
     -EDP application period ends: N/A
     -EDP applicants notified by: N/A

Fall 2005 Admissions Statistics

 

Acceptance rate: 8.7%

GPA
Average undergraduate GPA: 3.69

MCAT
Overall score (composite): 11.0
Verbal reasoning: 10.5
Physical sciences: 11.3
Biological: 11.4
Writing: Q

Undergraduate Majors
Biological sciences (biology, microbiology, zoology, etc.): 24%
Physical sciences (biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, etc.): 35%
Non-sciences (sociology, economics, English, etc.): 15%
Other health professions (nursing, pharmacy, etc.): 2%
Mixed disciplines and other: 24%

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

Does the school have a combined college/M.D. program? Yes
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program: 8 years
Web site for combined college/M.D. program: admission.case.edu/admissions/academics/ppsp.asp

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)
The Admissions Committee selects students without regard to age, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Although admitted students demonstrate exceptional academic strength; the candidate's written statements, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation also weigh heavily in the decision to extend an interview. The School seeks a diverse student body.