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Gaining admission to Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is Ultra Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.85 and an average MCAT score of 519.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA: 3.85

Average MCAT: 519

Competitiveness: Ultra 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 Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $70000

Out-of-State Tuition: $70000

For more information about tuition at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/md-education/current-students/financial-aid/tuition/index.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 Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Neutral

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Very Friendly

✈️ INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian: Yes

Accepts International: Yes

International Friendliness: Neutral

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 Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine:

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Mission Statement:

Our mission is to impact the practice of medicine through discovery and education to improve human health. Our vision is to achieve this mission through continuous quality improvement.

For more information on the mission statement for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/about/index.htm

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine 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 1

Secondary Application Deadline: Nov 15

Secondary Application Deadline: $95

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.

Below are some other helpful dates:

Interview Cycle Start: august

Interview Cycle End: feb

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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 Northwestern University Feinberg School 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:

OChem Lab?

Not Required

Biochem Semester Hours:

Biochem Lab?

Not Required

Biochemistry highly recommended.

🫀 BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

GenBio Lab?

Not Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Highly recommended.

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

Highly recommended.

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

Highly recommended.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Genetics, Public Health

SOURCE: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/requirements.html

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine 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 Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title

Medical Education

E-mail

med-admissions@northwestern.edu

Phone

312-503-0345

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

FEINBERG CURRICULUM: Describe which part (s) of Feinberg’s integrated curriculum you are most excited to engage in and best align with your learning style. (200 words)

COPING STRATEGIES: Describe specific steps you take to manage your stress and maintain wellness while balancing personal, educational, and professional responsibilities. (200 words)

FUTURE CAREER PLANS: Feinberg’s mission is to train future leaders in medicine who will serve their patients, communities and society. Describe one specific goal within medicine and how FSM, located in Chicago, will help you achieve this professional goal. (200 words)

POST-UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCES (if applicable): If you have one year or more between college graduation and medical school matriculation, describe both your completed activities and future plans during the gap period. (200 words)

REAPPLICANT (if applicable): If you are reapplying to medical school, please address steps taken to improve your application. (200 words)

FEINBERG SCHOOL OF MEDICINE RELATIONSHIP: Do you or an immediate family member have an existing relationship with Feinberg School of Medicine? (200 words)

Personal Narrative: The Feinberg School of Medicine values the totality of our students’ experiences. As everyone has their own narrative, please provide more detail about how your unique experiences would enrich the Northwestern community. (200 words)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Tell me about your research.

What personal challenges do you anticipate as a future physician?

Who would you consider your role model?

What offends you and how would you handle a situation that upsets you?

What is your favorite color and how does it reflect you personally?

How would you introduce yourself casually in a social setting?

What would you add to the Feinberg community?

What has been your biggest failure and how did you overcome it?

Discuss your research experience and its significance.

What was the last book you read? Discuss its impact on you.

What have you done since submitting your AMCAS application?

Describe a proud moment you experienced.

Why medicine? Why Northwestern? Any updates to your file?

What are your thoughts on the Affordable Care Act and its impact on healthcare?

What do you think is the biggest problem facing healthcare in the next 5 years?

Talk about a difficult situation you faced and what you learned from it.

What drew you to medicine in the first place?

Why did you choose medical school over graduate school given your extensive research background?

Describe your state and recommend places to visit to someone who has never been there before.

Where do you see yourself in ten years? How do you envision your future?

Describe your journey to medical school and how you reached this point.

Tell me about your hobbies and interests outside of medicine.

What factors led you to choose Northwestern for medical school?

What do you want to be remembered for?

What do you do in your current job?

What's the last movie you saw?

Where do you see yourself in ten years?

Tell me about a challenging situation you faced and how you handled it.

What was your most proud moment?

How do you deal with seeing something negative happen that is beyond your control? What do you do for free time? Tell me more about you?

What would your best friend say about you?

Teach me something unrelated to science.

What would someone who doesn't like you say about you?

What qualities do you bring to Northwestern?

How would your friends describe you? How about your adversaries?

What is one question you would want me to ask you? Answer it.

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