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Ross University School of Medicine

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Gaining admission to Ross University School of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.11 and an average MCAT score of 495.

📊 STATISTICS

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

Average GPA: 3.11

Average MCAT: 495

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 Ross University School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $70000

Out-of-State Tuition: $70000

For more information about tuition at Ross University School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medical.rossu.edu/admissions/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 Ross University School of Medicine below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Neutral

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Neutral

✈️ INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian: Yes

Accepts International: Yes

International Friendliness: Very 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 Ross University School of Medicine:

Ross University School of Medicine Mission Statement:

Intentionally designed to produce doctors who are committed to serving diverse communities. Grounded in evidence, our program reflects advancements and best practices in medical education and will better prepare our students in their role as a physician working with dynamic, inter-professional teams. Our holistic admissions philosophy and student support systems widen the pathway for aspiring physicians, and our hands-on from the start approach produces doctors who have the practical knowledge and skills to make a positive impact early in their careers. We’re educating healthcare professionals who bring energy and diverse perspectives to healing the world.

For more information on the mission statement for Ross University School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://medical.rossu.edu/about

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Ross University 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:

Secondary Application Deadline:

Secondary Application Deadline: $

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:

Interview Cycle End:

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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 Ross University 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?

Required

🧪 CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:

GenChem Lab?

Required

OChem Semester Hours:

OChem Lab?

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

Zoology may also be taken in place of General Biology

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

One semester of college-level math: either Calculus or Statistics is preferred.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://medical.rossu.edu/admissions/admissions-requirements

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

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

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 Ross University School of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

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E-mail

Phone

CONTACT #2

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E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

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

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🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Can you talk about your volunteer and research experience?

Describe yourself and explain why you want to attend medical school.

What would you change about yourself?

Why do you want to become a doctor and how have you prepared for that career?

Tell me about your undergraduate experience.

How did you prepare for the MCAT?

Name two unique non-medical features about yourself.

Can you tell me about your family and your thoughts on going to school in Barbados?

Why do you want to be a doctor?

What do you consider to be your greatest weakness?

How do you handle stress?

What was your most challenging class in college? What was your favorite class?

How do your family and friends describe you?

What was your experience like at your undergraduate institution?

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Can you share your experience shadowing a specific person?

If you made a medical mistake, how would you handle it?

How did you hear about Ross?

Can you elaborate on your volunteer work, research, and other activities?

Can you talk about your background and family?

Why do you want to pursue an MD degree?

Describe your research and clinical experience.

What happened with your MCAT scores? Why were they low compared to your GPA?

How was your MCAT experience?

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Why did you drop a certain class?

Tell me about your clinical and medical experiences.

What values or characteristics do you believe a physician should have?

Why did you choose to apply to the Ross University School of Medicine?

What are your thoughts on living in a third-world country?

Why do you want to study medicine and why now?

How did your clinical experience contribute to your desire to pursue medicine?

What was your most difficult class in college?

How do you feel about living in a different country?

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