The min¬imum course requirements are 8-semester hours of biology; 8- semester hours of physics, 16- semester hours chemistry (general or inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry), all with associated labs; and 6-semester hours of English. Although math is not required it is strongly recommended. The MCAT is required; we do accept scores from any year. There is no minimum GPA or MCAT requirement but intense competition tends to favor those with stronger credentials, as the average GPA of our accepted applicants is 3.6 with an average MCAT of 32.4. Approximately 15 percent of the 4,047 applicants are interviewed with interviews taking place between August and April. About one-third of interviewees are accepted. Wait-listed candidates may send supplementary information to update their files.
Applicants are selected on the basis of academic excellence, leadership qualities, demonstrated compassion for others and broad extracurricular experiences. The Admissions Committee considers related factors such as passion, motivation, perseverance, special aptitudes and stamina (personal statement, letters of recommendation and the interview are also very important factors in evaluation). NJMS encourages non-residents to apply but New Jersey residents will be given some preference.