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Gaining admission to Baylor College of Medicine is Ultra Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.94 and an average MCAT score of 519.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Baylor College of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA:
3.94
Average MCAT:
519
Competitiveness:
Ultra Competitive
Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.
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Tuition

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for Baylor College of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
$23000
Out-of-State Tuition:
$36000

For more information about tuition at Baylor College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.bcm.edu/education/school-of-medicine/m-d-program/tuition-and-fees

Friendliness

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for Baylor College of Medicine below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Very Friendly

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
Yes
Out-of-State Friendliness:
Neutral

INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian:
No
Accepts International:
No
International Friendliness:
Not Friendly

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

Mission Statement

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for Baylor College of Medicine:

Baylor College of Medicine Mission Statement:
Baylor College of Medicine is a health sciences university that creates knowledge and applies science and discoveries to further education, healthcare and community service locally and globally.

For more information on the mission statement for Baylor College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.bcm.edu/about-us/mission-vision-values

Situational Judgement Tests

Baylor College of Medicine does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®:
Yes
AAMC PREview™:
No
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Dates, Deadlines, and Fees

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline:
November 1
Secondary Application Deadline:
Nov 15
Secondary Application Fee:
$100
Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

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Interview Cycle Start:
August
Interview Cycle End:
January
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Prerequisite Courses

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for Baylor College of Medicine below:

Interpreting Semester Hours
Typically,
3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters
4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit
6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters
8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

PHYSICS

Semester Hours:
Lab?
Not Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
GenChem Lab?
Not Required
OChem Semester Hours:
6
OChem Lab?
Not Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
3
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
3
GenBio Lab?
Not Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
3
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:
12

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
3

"The expository writing requirement may be accomplished through coursework in a number of disciplines that require intensive writing. Examples include formal courses in English, Philosophy, History, Public Policy, Political Science or Religion. This requirement also may be accomplished through an Honors Thesis, writing-intensive upper division science course or completion of a major research paper."

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:
3

"Biostatistics (preferred), but any course with quantitative math. Examples: statistics, physics, calculus"

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Spanish, Genetics, Cell/molecular Biology

SOURCE: https://www.bcm.edu/education/school-of-medicine/m-d-program/admissions-process/requirements

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Baylor College of Medicine below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):
MD+MPH (Public Health):
Yes
MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):
Yes
MD+JD (Law):
Yes
MD+MA (Master of Arts):
MD+MS (Master of Science):

Contact Information

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Baylor College of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
admissions@bcm.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Baylor College of Medicine.

In addition to training as a competent physician, please select up to two additional areas of interest from the items below that you may want to pursue during your medical studies. Your responses will have no bearing on applications to joint degrees or special programs to which you might also apply. Options include:
Clinical Research
Healthcare/disparities/medical underserved communities
Academic Medicine
Community Health
Simulation in medical education
Health systems science
Telehealth
Advocacy
What knowledge, skills and attitudes have you developed that have prepared you for this career path? (1,000 characters)
Are you planning to matriculate into medical school immediately after completing your undergraduate education? If not, please explain what activities and/or careers you have pursued in the time between your college education and your application. (no limit)
Indicate any special experiences, unusual factors or other information you feel would be helpful in evaluating you, including, but not limited to, education, employment, extracurricular activities, prevailing over adversity. You may expand upon but not repeat TMDSAS or AMCAS application information. This section is mandatory. Please make sure you submit an essay or your application will not be reviewed by the committee. (2,000 characters)

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Baylor College of Medicine.

Tell me about your specific extracurricular activities.
What are your strengths?
Provide an example of your leadership ability.
Describe a time when you failed at something, not necessarily academic.
What do you know about Baylor and what attracts you to it? What negative quality will affect you while in med school, and how can you improve that?
Name three current healthcare issues and propose how to solve one.
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
What satisfactions have you received from volunteering your time?
What made you choose Baylor over other schools?
If you had to pick one defining moment in your life that made you decide to be a doctor, what would it be?
What has surprised you about your involvement in dancing (or any other activity you are passionate about)?
Tell me about your experience in _____.
Tell me about your shadowing experiences.
How will you continue your education after attending this school?
What are your thoughts on healthcare?
What is your greatest weakness?
Can you tell me about a time you worked in a team?
Tell me about your favorite class.
Tell me about your research experience.
If you didn't get into Baylor, what would you do?
What factors will affect your choice of medical school?
Tell me about your family.
What is the most important trait in a doctor?
Describe the process by which you chose your undergraduate institution.
What scares you in medicine?
What do you think about the homeless situation in your city and how has the city responded?
What do you like to do for fun?
Can you name one event that confirmed your desire to go into medicine?
What challenges do you think await you and your med school classmates in the workforce as physicians?
Why medicine as opposed to teaching or another service profession?
How have you shown leadership during your undergraduate years?
Describe your extracurricular activities.
What do you think is the biggest problem in today's healthcare?
Tell about your work experience.
How do you deal with stress?
Explain your research to someone without a science background.
(If you had applied to medical school before) Why do you think you were unsuccessful in your previous cycle?