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Gaining admission to Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is Very Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.81 and an average MCAT score of 519.
📊 STATISTICS
To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai applicants:
Average GPA: 3.81
Average MCAT: 519
Competitiveness: Very 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 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is below.
In-State Tuition: $63000
Out-of-State Tuition: $63000
For more information about tuition at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, visit the following link: https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/financial-aid/tuition
😀 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 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 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: 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 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai:
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Mission Statement:
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai advances science, medicine, and health care delivery for the benefit of humanity through a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and inclusive diversity. We conduct groundbreaking research; educate and nurture the next generation of exceptional clinicians, researchers, teachers, and leaders; and deliver the most advanced compassionate care with an unwavering commitment to health equity.
For more information on the mission statement for Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, visit the following link: https://icahn.mssm.edu/about/mission-vision#:~:text=Mission%20Statement%20The%20Icahn%20School%20of%20Medicine%20at,culture%20of%20excellence%2C%20innovation%2C%20collaboration%2C%20and%20inclusive%20diversity.
🤷♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 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: October 2
Secondary Application Deadline: Nov 1
Secondary Application Deadline: $110
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: September
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 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 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:
3
Lab?
Not Required
🧪 CHEMISTRY
GenChem = General Chemistry
OChem = Organic Chemistry
Biochem = Biochemistry
GenChem Semester Hours:
6
GenChem Lab?
Not Required
OChem Semester Hours:
3
OChem Lab?
Not Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
3
Biochem Lab?
Not Required
🫀 BIOLOGY
GenBio = General Biology
HL Bio = Higher Level Biology
GenBio Semester Hours:
6
GenBio Lab?
Not Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required
🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Semester Hours:
Not necessary, but recommended.
✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING
Semester Hours:
6
1 academic year of English or writing intensive courses
📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS
Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:
3
1 semester of statistics (preferably biostatistics)
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES
One academic year of lab work in biology and/or chemistry (2 semester hours).
OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES
SOURCE: https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/admissions/application
🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai below:
MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):
Yes
MD+MPH (Public Health):
Yes
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 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai below:
CONTACT #1
Title
admissions@mssm.edu
Phone
CONTACT #2
Title
Phone
📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS
Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
If you are currently not a full-time student, please briefly describe the activities you are participating in this academic year. (100 words)
If you are committed to a particular community or if there is an important aspect of your identity not addressed elsewhere in the application, we invite you to do so here. Briefly also explain how such factors may have influenced your motivation for a career in medicine. Completing this section is optional. (150 words)
What is the toughest feedback you ever received? How did you handle it and what did you learn from it? (250 words)
Describe a situation that you have thought to be unfair or unjust, whether towards yourself or towards others. How did you address the situation, if at all? (200 words)
🙋♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
What do you find supremely interesting in life?
Why do you want to become a doctor?
What challenges do you see for yourself as a physician in the future?
Tell me about a leadership experience.
What makes you unique as an applicant?
Why are you interested in Mount Sinai?
Tell me about your family.
What do you do for fun?
Why are you interested in medicine?
What specialty are you hoping to go into?
What is your goal as a physician?
What has been your favorite research experience?
Discuss your experience working as (your work experience).
How did you decide to pursue medicine instead of research?
Can you tell me about your research in layman's terms?
Tell me about your childhood.
Why are you interested in medicine, rather than research?
What challenges do you think are facing healthcare today?
How would you solve the problems in healthcare?
Why do you want to study medicine in New York City?
Describe your clinical experiences.
Why do you feel connected to autistic children?
What would you do if you didn't get into medical school?
How have your experiences led to your interest in medicine?
How do you see yourself contributing to the school community?
How did you know you wanted to be a doctor?
Why did you choose to pursue teaching instead of medicine?
Why do you want to come to Mount Sinai?
Describe a time when you struggled with something and how you overcame it.
Describe the challenges that doctors have with minority communities.
Explain your involvement in sports psychology research.
What specialty are you interested in pursuing?
If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be?
Can you address any concerns about your grades?
Describe one of your activities.
How have you worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds?
Define success as a physician.
How did you decide to apply to medical school?
What is your favorite book and why?
How would you deal with stress as a physician?
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