Medical School Admissions Insights

What is the primary source of data for the medical school admissions trends discussed in the video?

• American Medical Association

• World Health Organization

• Association of American Medical Colleges

• National Institutes of Health

What percentage of medical school applicants are re-applicants each year?

• Less than 20%

• Exactly 40%

• Between 36% and 38%

• More than 50%

Why do re-applicants generally have a lower chance of acceptance compared to first-time applicants?

• They lack extracurricular activities

• They apply to fewer schools

• They often do not improve their applications

• They have lower MCAT scores

Which undergraduate major tends to have the highest MCAT scores?

• Health Sciences

• Biology

• Math and Statistics

• Chemistry

What is the acceptance rate for applicants majoring in Math and Statistics?

• 36.7%

• 40.9%

• 47.4%

• 50.0%

In recent years, what percentage of medical school applicants have been women?

• Around 45%

• More than 52%

• Exactly 50%

• Less than 40%

What trend was observed in 2018 regarding gender and medical school matriculation?

• More men applied but more women matriculated

• More men applied and matriculated

• Equal numbers of men and women applied and matriculated

• More women applied and matriculated

How has the competitiveness of medical school admissions changed from 2010 to 2020?

• It has decreased

• It fluctuated without a clear trend

• It has remained the same

• It has increased

What is the significance of having a high MCAT score and GPA in medical school applications?

• It is not important at all

• It is important but not a guarantee

• It is the only factor considered

• It guarantees acceptance

What should applicants focus on besides MCAT and GPA to strengthen their medical school applications?

• None of the above

• Personal statement alone

• Extracurricular activities and experiences

• Only academic achievements