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Gaining admission to Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.8 and an average MCAT score of 514.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University applicants:

Average GPA: 3.8

Average MCAT: 514

Competitiveness: Moderately Competitive

Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.

💸 TUITION

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is below.

In-State Tuition: $31000

Out-of-State Tuition: $60000

For more information about tuition at Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, visit the following link: https://www.augusta.edu/mcg/admissions/tuition.php

😀 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 Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University 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 Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University:

Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University Mission Statement:

To lead Georgia and the nation to better health through excellence in biomedical education, discovery, patient care, and service.

For more information on the mission statement for Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, visit the following link: https://www.augusta.edu/mcg/mission.php

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University 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: December 1

Secondary Application Deadline: $NaN

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 Medical College of Georgia at Augusta 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?

Required

🧪 CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:

GenChem Lab?

Not Required

OChem Semester Hours:

OChem Lab?

Not Required

Biochem Semester Hours:

Biochem Lab?

Not Required

🫀 BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

GenBio Lab?

Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

"English-based Composition, Writing, Literature, or Communication are acceptable; humanities courses may be used to meet one semester of this requirement."

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

"Statistics, probability, or biostatistics courses that have a STAT or MATH course number will automatically meet this requirement. Other courses that have a different prefix must be approved as equivalent by the undergraduate institution where the course was taken through the Pre-med or Pre-health advisor."

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://www.augusta.edu/mcg/admissions/faq.php

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):

Yes

MD+MPH (Public Health):

Yes

MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):

Yes

MD+JD (Law):

MD+MA (Master of Arts):

MD+MS (Master of Science):

📲 CONTACT INFORMATION

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University below:

CONTACT #1

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E-mail

mcgadmissions@augusta.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

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E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.

Please discuss your primary interest in attending the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. (300 words)

Please describe your motivation for becoming a physician. What contributions do you feel that you could make to the medical profession in the future? (300 words)

Please list any additional clinical experiences that are not included on your AMCAS application. Please include the physician’s name OR type of experience (i.e., Nursing, PA, EMT, E.R. Scribe, etc.) in the description column below along with the location, dates and total number of hours. If no additional experiences have occurred, please select "N/A."

The Admissions Committee regards the diversity of an entering class as an important factor in serving the educational mission of MCG and meeting the healthcare needs of a diverse patient population. Please describe how your own personal attributes, background, or life experiences, would contribute to the diversity of the class. (300 words)

The art of medicine requires resilience on the part of its practitioners. There can be perceived failure even when the medical team has done everything right. Please describe a time when you part of something that failed. What did you learn from this experience? (300 words)

Please describe the geographical area in which you would most likely practice medicine and why. Please include the country, region, state, city and/or town in your response. (300 words)

Please explain any inconsistencies in your academic record. This may include below-average course performance, grade trends, MCAT scores, etc. Please enter N/A if not applicable. (300 words)

If applicable, indicate any special experiences, unusual factors, or other information you have not already addressed in your application. Please enter N/A if not applicable. (300 words)

Please discuss any disruptions to your medical school application as a result of COVID-19. This may include but is not limited to academic performance, clinical, volunteer, research and extracurricular activities. (300 words)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.

Describe a difficult situation you had to overcome.

Discuss your personal statement.

How do you feel about the healthcare system and what solutions do you propose?

Why do you want to study medicine?

Describe your shadowing experiences.

Describe your extracurriculars, leadership positions, and community service activities.

Do you have siblings? How do they view you?

How can healthcare change to help jobless people during an economic recession?

Have you had clinical experience outside of the military?

What are your MCAT and GPA scores?

How do you handle stress?

How did you become interested in medicine?

Discuss a challenging grade you received in history.

Were you successful in your science courses?

How do you handle stress?

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Do you have any children?

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

What do you do for fun?

Why do you want to attend this specific medical school?

What qualities do you possess that will make you a good doctor?

What led you to choose medicine as a career?

What are your thoughts on living wills?

Tell me about yourself.

What are your parents' occupations?

Name one positive and one negative trait you possess.

Where are you from and how has that influenced your journey to medicine?

What are the problems facing rural health care providers?

What are your hobbies and what do you do in your free time?

Why should we accept you?

Why do you want to go to medical school?

What do you think of healthcare reform?

How does communication play a role in medicine and your interactions with others?

Do you believe healthcare is a right or a privilege?

Tell me about your family.

Explain your research.

What are your thoughts on euthanasia or doctor-assisted suicide?

Discuss your clinical experiences.

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