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Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Camden, NJ Class Size: 105
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Gaining admission to Cooper Medical School of Rowan University is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.88 and an average MCAT score of 514.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University applicants:

Average GPA:
3.88
Average MCAT:
514
Competitiveness:
Moderately 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 Cooper Medical School of Rowan University is below.

In-State Tuition:
$44628
Out-of-State Tuition:
$70826

For more information about tuition at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, visit the following link: https://cmsru.rowan.edu/admissions/financial-aid-services/cost-of-attendance.html

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 Cooper Medical School of Rowan University below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Friendly

OUT-OF-STATE

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

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 Cooper Medical School of Rowan University:

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Mission Statement:
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) is committed to providing humanistic education in the art and science of medicine within a scientific and scholarly community in which excellence in patient care, inclusivity, innovative teaching, scholarly activity and service to our community are valued.

For more information on the mission statement for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, visit the following link: https://cmsru.rowan.edu/about/mission/

Situational Judgement Tests

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®:
No
AAMC PREview™:
No

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 15
Secondary Application Deadline:
Feb 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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Prerequisite Courses

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University 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

Physics with lab recommended.

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
8
GenChem Lab?
Required
OChem Semester Hours:
OChem Lab?
Not Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

Biochemistry and organic chemistry with lab recommended.

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
8
GenBio Lab?
Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Behavioral Science, Humanities and Ethics recommended.

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
3

Writing-intensive courses may fulfill requirement.

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:

Biostatistics recommended.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Year of Spanish recommended.

SOURCE: https://cmsru.rowan.edu/admissions/apply-to-cmsru/admission-requirements.html

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University below:

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

Contact Information

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Cooper Medical School of Rowan University below:

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
cooperadmissions@rowan.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.

Please describe your anticipated educational, employment, volunteer, or other activities between completing your AMCAS application and matriculating to medical school. (1500 characters)
Tell us about something that makes you a unique applicant to CMSRU. How will CMSRU help you fulfill your mission? (1500 characters)
Medical school involves hard work and can be stressful at times. Tell us about activities that you use to help maintain a work-life balance and respond to stress. (1500 characters)

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.

Describe your hobbies and interests.
What is your greatest accomplishment and biggest disappointment?
How have you prepared yourself for the demands of medical school?
Explain the lessons you learned from a recent problem you faced.
Share a challenge that you faced and how you overcame it.
What can you contribute to our medical school?
Have you worked with underserved populations before?
Share an example of receiving criticism and how you responded.
Explain why you chose to pursue medicine instead of different field.
What motivates you?
How did you maintain a balance between academics, athletics, and other activities during your undergraduate years?
How would you adjust to living in the Camden community?
Share a meaningful story from your volunteer experiences.
Why do you think you are a good fit for the inaugural class of CMSRU?
Discuss your experience working in a team dynamic with aggressive and unreasonable individuals.
(If applicable) Considering your career change, why should we believe you won't switch careers again in the future?
Reflect on your greatest achievement and failure within a specific club or activity.
Reflect on a time when you experienced frustration and how you handled it.
How will you actively participate in Cooper's group-based curriculum?
Briefly summarize yourself for an interviewer who hasn't read your file.
(If applicable) Did you gain any valuable insights from your shadowing experiences?
Describe a time when you learned about another culture.
Where do you envision yourself in 10 years?
How do you manage stress?
(If applicable) Compare healthcare practices in the US to another country where you have shadowed.
Provide an overview of your background and path to medicine.
Describe an ethical dilemma you have encountered.
How would you deal with working in a group with shy individuals, considering your strong personality?
Discuss your experience with flipped classroom-style classes and your thoughts on them.
Why did you take a gap year?
How would you contribute to the Camden community as a student at CMSRU?
Why are you drawn to Cooper specifically?
How do you perceive critical care as a specialty?
What is your favorite place in your hometown?
What is your most impactful community service activity?
Tell us about your research and its significance.
Describe a mistake you made and the lessons you learned from it.