Data Visualizations

Applicants and Matriculants over Time

During the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 cycles, we’ve seen an increase of around 10,000 applicants, leading to a 5-6% drop in the number of matriculations. In other words, there is more competition than ever, schools are more selective than ever, and an unusually high number of rejected applicants have been facing the prospect of reapplying.

As COVID persists, more students than ever have considered a career in medicine. This change has led to AN INCREASED NUMBER OF APPLICANTS and generally higher standards in what medical schools look for in their students. One central element that has been affected by the trend is the average MCAT score for matriculants. The average MCAT for matriculants for each school has generally been increasing over the years, but this is not the case for all programs as schools attempt to evaluate students more holistically.

Have you gotten any interviews yet for the 2022-2023 cycle? If not, it's still pretty early in the interview season (schools have been known to extend interviews as late as March or April). However, we want to give you a head-start in your preparation through our convenient infographic.

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Is it harder to get into Medical School?

Verdict? Slightly Harder

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Verdict? Slightly Harder

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Verdict? Slightly Harder

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Verdict? About The Same

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Verdict? Slightly Easier

Is it harder to get into PT School?

Verdict? Easier