Kaplan Releases Findings from Annual Medical School Admissions Officers Survey, Revealing Key Insights on Application Trends
Kaplan has released its annual medical school admissions officers survey, revealing important insights into the medical school application process. The survey highlights that a low MCAT score remains the biggest application deal-breaker at 39%, followed by low GPA (24%) and lack of clinical experience (20%).
Regarding AI usage, only 3% of schools allow Generative AI for admissions essays, while 36% prohibit it. On social media screening, 31% of admissions officers have checked applicants' profiles, with 81% considering it acceptable practice.
The survey also found that 63% of admissions officers believe medical school rankings have lost prestige. On political involvement, opinions are divided: 41% support medical schools issuing statements on political topics, while 47% oppose it, with only 30% approving of how schools addressed political issues in the past academic year.
Kaplan ha pubblicato la sua annuale indagine sui funzionari delle ammissioni delle scuole di medicina, rivelando importanti informazioni sul processo di ammissione. L'indagine evidenzia che un basso punteggio MCAT rimane il principale motivo di esclusione delle domande con il 39%, seguito da un basso GPA (24%) e dalla mancanza di esperienza clinica (20%).
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L'indagine ha inoltre rilevato che il 63% dei funzionari delle ammissioni crede che i ranking delle scuole di medicina abbiano perso prestigio. Sull'impegno politico, le opinioni sono divise: il 41% supporta le scuole di medicina nell'emettere dichiarazioni su argomenti politici, mentre il 47% è contrario, con solo il 30% che approva il modo in cui le scuole hanno affrontato questioni politiche nell'anno accademico passato.
Kaplan ha publicado su encuesta anual sobre los oficiales de admisión a las escuelas de medicina, revelando informaciones importantes sobre el proceso de solicitud. La encuesta resalta que un bajo puntaje en el MCAT sigue siendo el mayor motivo de rechazo en las solicitudes, con un 39%, seguido por un GPA bajo (24%) y la falta de experiencia clínica (20%).
En cuanto al uso de IA, solo el 3% de las escuelas permite el uso de IA generativa para los ensayos de admisión, mientras que el 36% lo prohíbe. Sobre la revisión de redes sociales, el 31% de los oficiales de admisión ha revisado los perfiles de los solicitantes, y el 81% considera que es una práctica aceptable.
La encuesta también encontró que el 63% de los oficiales de admisión cree que los rankings de las escuelas de medicina han perdido prestigio. En cuanto a la participación política, las opiniones están divididas: el 41% apoya que las escuelas de medicina emitan declaraciones sobre temas políticos, mientras que el 47% se opone, y solo el 30% aprueba cómo las escuelas abordaron problemas políticos en el último año académico.
Kaplan은 의대 입학 사정관에 대한 연례 설문 조사를 발표하여 의대 지원 과정에 대한 중요한 통찰력을 드러냈습니다. 설문조사는 낮은 MCAT 점수가 39%로 가장 큰 지원 탈락 요인이며, 그 뒤를 이어 낮은 GPA(24%)와 임상 경험 부족(20%)이 이어진다고 강조합니다.
AI 사용에 관해서는, 3%의 학교만이 입학 에세이에서 생성적 AI를 허용하며, 36%는 이를 금지합니다. 소셜 미디어 검토와 관련하여, 31%의 입학 사정관이 지원자의 프로필을 확인했으며, 81%는 이를 수용 가능한 관행으로 간주합니다.
설문조사는 또한 63%의 입학 사정관이 의대 순위가 명성을 잃었다고 믿고 있다고 발견했습니다. 정치적 참여에 대해서는 의견이 갈립니다: 41%는 의대가 정치적 주제에 대한 성명을 발표하는 것을 지지하며, 47%는 반대하고, 단 30%만이 학교가 지난 학년도에 정치적 이슈를 다룬 방식을 승인합니다.
Kaplan a publié son enquête annuelle sur les responsables des admissions dans les écoles de médecine, révélant des informations importantes sur le processus de candidature. L'enquête souligne qu'un faible score au MCAT reste le principal motif de rejet des candidatures, avec 39%, suivi d'un faible GPA (24%) et d'un manque d'expérience clinique (20%).
Concernant l'utilisation de l'IA, seulement 3% des écoles autorisent l'IA générative pour les essais d'admission, tandis que 36% l'interdisent. En ce qui concerne la vérification des réseaux sociaux, 31% des responsables des admissions ont vérifié les profils des candidats, 81% considérant cela comme une pratique acceptable.
L'enquête a également révélé que 63% des responsables des admissions estiment que les classements des écoles de médecine ont perdu de leur prestige. Sur l'engagement politique, les opinions sont partagées : 41% soutiennent que les écoles de médecine émettent des déclarations sur des sujets politiques, tandis que 47% s'y opposent, seul 30% approuvant la manière dont les écoles ont abordé les questions politiques au cours de l'année académique passée.
Kaplan hat seine jährliche Umfrage unter den Zulassungsbeauftragten der Medizinschulen veröffentlicht, die wichtige Einblicke in den Bewerbungsprozess für Medizinschulen liefert. Die Umfrage hebt hervor, dass ein niedriger MCAT-Score mit 39% der größte Grund für eine Ablehnung von Bewerbungen bleibt, gefolgt von einem niedrigen GPA (24%) und mangelnder klinischer Erfahrung (20%).
Was die Nutzung von KI betrifft, erlauben nur 3% der Schulen Generative KI für Zulassungsessays, während 36% dies untersagen. Bei der Prüfung von Social-Media-Profilen haben 31% der Zulassungsbeamten die Profile der Bewerber überprüft, wobei 81% dies als akzeptable Praxis betrachten.
Die Umfrage ergab außerdem, dass 63% der Zulassungsbeamten der Meinung sind, dass die Ranglisten der Medizinschulen an Prestige verloren haben. Bei der politischen Beteiligung sind die Meinungen gespalten: 41% unterstützen, dass Medizinschulen Erklärungen zu politischen Themen abgeben, während 47% dagegen sind, wobei nur 30% die Art und Weise, wie Schulen politische Fragen im vergangenen akademischen Jahr angesprochen haben, gutheißen.
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MCAT® Score: At
39% , survey respondents named a low MCAT score as “the biggest application deal breaker” in the primary part of the application—a near constant in Kaplan’s findings over the years. A low undergraduate GPA placed second at24% , followed by lack of clinical experience at20% , and poor letters of recommendation at10% . -
Artificial Intelligence: Only
3% of medical school admissions officers say their school has an official policy allowing applicants to use Generative AI programs such as ChatGPT to write their admissions essays;36% say they officially prohibit the practice; and61% say they have no official policy. One admissions officer shared, “Applicants should not use AI to draft essays or personal statements. This is both unethical, disingenuous, and not accurate. Plus, we can tell.” -
Social Media: Nearly a third (
31% ) of medical school admissions officers say they have visited an applicant’s social media profile to learn more about them, up 2 points from 2017, the last time this topic was explored in Kaplan’s med school survey. But a much larger81% believe the practice is “fair game,” as opposed to19% who say it’s “an invasion of privacy.” -
The Rankings: More than six in 10 (
63% ) admissions officers say the medical school rankings have “lost some of their prestige over the past couple of years,” compared to53% who said this in Kaplan’s 2023 survey. This comes at a time when a number of top medical schools have decided to no longer participate in the rankings because of the way the rankings are calculated. -
Taking a Stand: Admissions officers are largely split on medical schools issuing statements about important political topics and current events, with
41% saying they should,47% saying they shouldn’t, and13% unsure. On a related note, only30% of admissions officers polled approve of the way medical schools addressed political issues and current events this past academic year.
Dr. Alvin Bisarya, vice president of college and STEM programs, Kaplan, said:
“For nearly 20 years, Kaplan’s annual survey of medical schools has provided invaluable insights into what admissions officers prioritize when deciding who gets in. With admissions remaining fiercely competitive, understanding key trends—like the impact of MCAT scores, the cautious embrace of AI tools, and the role of social media—can give pre-med students a significant edge. We’d also stress that this survey is much more than data; it’s a guide for aspiring doctors navigating a high-stakes process, offering a window into the evolving viewpoints of admissions officers and helping applicants better position themselves for success in their medical career journey.”
Reporters can contact Russell Schaffer at russell.schaffer@kaplan.com for more information.
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