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Gaining admission to University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.7 and an average MCAT score of 511.

📊 STATISTICS

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

Average GPA: 3.7

Average MCAT: 511

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 University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is below.

In-State Tuition: $45000

Out-of-State Tuition: $89000

For more information about tuition at University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, visit the following link: https://sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/tuition-aid/index.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 University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville 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: 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 University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville:

University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville Mission Statement:

We prepare physicians committed to improving the health and wellness of your family and your community through creative teaching, innovative research and quality clinical care.

For more information on the mission statement for University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, visit the following link: https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/medicine_greenville/about/mission.php

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville 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: Dec 15

Secondary Application Deadline: $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.

Below are some other helpful dates:

Interview Cycle Start: august

Interview Cycle End: march

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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 University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville 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

Cell Biology, Genetics, Physiology recommended.

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/medicine_greenville/admissions/prepare_for_admission/required_coursework/index.php

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

admissions@greenvillemed.sc.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 University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville.

Please consider sharing experiences, challenges, family or personal circumstances, interests, etc. that you believe would bring added value and unique lived experience to the learning community at USC School of Medicine Greenville. (5000 characters)

If you are not a South Carolina resident, what relationships, bonds, or other interests or connections do you have to the state? (If not applicable, please write N/A) (5000 characters)

Is there any additional information you would like the Admissions Committee to consider that has not been previously addressed? (If not applicable, please write N/A) (5000 characters)

Why have you chosen to apply to USC School of Medicine Greenville and how do you think your education at USCSOM Greenville will prepare you to become a physician in the future? (5000 characters)

At USCSOM Greenville we are committed to Transforming Medicine One Doctor at a Time. Share how, as a physician, you will seek to transform medicine. (5000 characters)

Please describe a personal work, social or educational experience which felt inclusive and welcoming. (5000 characters)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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

What aspects of Greenville specifically stand out to you as a potential location for medical school?

If you had to use three words to describe yourself, what would they be?

Describe a time when you had doubts about pursuing a career in medicine and how you handled it.

How would you handle a situation where a superior publicly insulted a colleague?

How would you handle a situation where a superior criticized a coworker in front of others?

Share an example of a time when you faced failure and how you responded to overcome the situation.

Discuss your reasons for choosing Greenville as your preferred location for medical school.

What prompted your interest in Greenville as a potential location for medical school?

Can you describe a specific experience that you mentioned in your personal statement?

Why are you interested in Greenville as a location for medical school?

Why did you choose to pursue a career in medicine?

What is one key message or aspect of your background that you want the Admissions Committee to acknowledge?

Tell me about an instance where you received negative feedback and how you handled it.

What specifically attracts you to Greenville as a place to study medicine?

Is there something specific you would like me to communicate to the Admissions Committee on your behalf?

How have the experiences and challenges you encountered shaped your understanding of the medical field?

What is one important message you want the Admissions Committee to know about you as an applicant?

Can you provide more details about your personal background and experiences?

Could you provide more information about your involvement in the AMCAS application process?

Could you provide a deeper insight into the roles and responsibilities you had in your previous jobs?

Can you share some details about your background and experiences?

Are you interested in participating in medical outreach activities during your time in medical school?

Provide an example of a situation where you received negative feedback and how you navigated it.

Elaborate on the research study you mentioned in your application.

Give your reasons for selecting Greenville as your preferred location for medical school.

Share more about your involvement in the research study you mentioned.

Why do you think Greenville is the right fit for you in terms of pursuing your medical education?

If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?

Describe a time when you questioned your decision to pursue a career in medicine.

How did your personal statement reflect your experiences and their impact on your decision to pursue medicine?

What is one key message you want the Admissions Committee to know about you?

Tell me about the research study you were involved in.

How would you manage a scenario where a superior publicly criticized a colleague?

What motivated you to pursue a career in medicine?

Can you elaborate on your roles and responsibilities in your previous job experiences?

What specifically attracts you to Greenville as a city for pursuing medical education?

How have your experiences contributed to your understanding of the field of medicine?

Is there something specific you would like me to convey to the Admissions Committee on your behalf?

Are you interested in participating in medical missions while in medical school?

Tell me about a significant failure you experienced and how you overcame it.

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