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Medical School Office of AdmissionsFrequently Asked Questions
Q: What MCAT scores are valid for the entering 2012 application?
A: For the entering 2012 application cycle, we will consider MCAT scores from January 2009 through the September 2011 exam. The January 2012 MCAT scores will not be considered for the entering 2012 application.
Although the exam is now available multiple times within the calendar year, our expectation is that applicants will sit for the exam when they are fully prepared to perform well. Multiple opportunities to take the exam should not translate into multiple attempts by the applicant. Once you receive your scores, we strongly suggest that you meet with your pre-medical advisor to review the strength of your application.
Q: What letters of recommendation are required and how should I submit them?
A: Applicants are asked to submit a letters of recommendation from their pre-health committee, a school letter compilation service, or two individual science letters.
If your school does not offer a committee letter or compilation service, our preference is to review an application with two science letters from faculty with whom you completed course work. If there is a compelling reason why you cannot obtain the two science letters, we will review your application with the letters provided. Please indicate in the supplemental application essay why you are unable to provide the requested letters. We welcome as many letters as you wish to provide for your application
Temple University School of Medicine participates in the AMCAS Letters of Evaluation/Recommendation Program. Your letter writer can forward your letter to AMCAS through the AMCAS Letter Writer Application, Interfolio, Mail or Virtual Evals. Once AMCAS receives your letter, they will release an electronic copy to TUSM, as long as you designate Temple as a recipient on your AMCAS application. You can check the "Materials Received" tab on TempleMedOnline to see which letters have been processed.
Q: My 2012 application was verified by AMCAS, when will I receive a supplemental application?
A: Starting June 23rd, verified applicants will receive an email with a link to our online supplemental application. We will send emails daily to newly verified applicants.
Q: What is the status of my application?
A: You can check which materials have been processed on our web site:
Once all materials have been received, your application will be placed under review. For the entering class of 2011, we received over 10,300 applications.
Q: When will I be notified if my application is selected for interview?
A: Once an application is complete (supplemental application submitted, supplemental application fee paid, required letters of recommendation received), your application will be placed under review. Applicants who are invited to interview are notified by email and directed to our online interview calendar to schedule their interview.
Q: What is your application deadline?
A: For entering 2012, the deadline for submitting a complete AMCAS application is December 15, 2011. The deadline to submit transcripts to AMCAS is December 29, 2011. Supporting documentation, including letters of recommendation, the supplemental application and the application fee are due January 15, 2012.
Q: How do you evaluate multiple MCAT scores?
A: We consider the most recent MCAT results . For entering 2012, that would include MCAT administrations from 2009, 2010, and 2011. The January 2012 MCAT scores will not be considered for the entering 2012 application.
Although the exam is now available multiple times within the calendar year, our expectation is that applicants will sit for the exam when they are fully prepared to perform well. Multiple opportunities to take the exam should not translate into multiple attempts by the applicant. Once you receive your scores, we strongly suggest that you meet with your pre-medical advisor to review the strength of your application.
Q: I already submitted my 2012 application and indicated that I was (or was not) taking the MCAT again in 2011. My plans have changed and now I will (or will not) be taking the MCAT again in 2011. How should I let you know?
A: For the entering 2012 application, you can log back onto your AMCAS application and change your original answer to the MCAT question.
Q: Will I be at a disadvantage if you are waiting until October to review my application with September MCAT scores?
A: If you are taking the September MCAT, you either have not taken the MCAT before or are retaking the exam because you feel your scores were not competitive for admission. Regardless of the reason, you would not want us reviewing your application until the scores were released in October.
We begin reviewing applications in the summer and start inviting candidates for interview in August. We do not review applications until they are complete. Since the scores are not released until October, your application would be reviewed later in the process.
Q: How can I update my contact information?
A: We cannot update any applicant contact information in our database. All changes must be updated on your AMCAS application. You can log back into your AMCAS application, enter the updated information, certify and resubmit the application.
Q: What is the lowest MCAT or GPA you will consider?
A: We do not have any minimum numbers. The average science GPA for the entering class of 2010 was a 3.62, overall GPA was 3.67, and the MCAT was a 31.2.
Q: I am not a US citizen or permanent resident. Can I still apply?
A: If you are not a US citizen, we will consider your application if you have permanent resident or refugee/asylee status. You will need to provide official documentation to the Office of Admissions with your supplemental application.
Q: I received AP credit for one of your pre-requisites. Can this be used to fulfill your pre-medical requirements?
A: We will accept AP credits as long as you received credit from your undergraduate institution on your transcript. If you are using AP credit for one of the pre-requisites, we do like to see upper level courses completed in that discipline.
Q: How can I apply for transfer to Temple?
A: Temple University School of Medicine does not consider applications for transfer or advanced standing.
Q: How can i obtain a School of Medicine transcript or verify enrollment?
A: Please visit: www.temple.edu/medicine/alumni/contacts.htm
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