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Weill Cornell Medical College

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Gaining admission to Weill Cornell Medical College is Ultra Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.93 and an average MCAT score of 519.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Weill Cornell Medical College applicants:

Average GPA:
3.93
Average MCAT:
519
Competitiveness:
Ultra Competitive
Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.
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Tuition

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for Weill Cornell Medical College is below.

In-State Tuition:
$73294
Out-of-State Tuition:
$73294

For more information about tuition at Weill Cornell Medical College, visit the following link: https://studentservices.weill.cornell.edu/student-accounting/tuition-fees-program/md-program

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 Weill Cornell Medical College 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:
Neutral

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 Weill Cornell Medical College:

Weill Cornell Medical College Mission Statement:
At Weill Cornell Medicine, we put patients first. Our world-renowned physicians offer the individualized care and support necessary in any visit. Our scientists conduct bench-to-bedside research, tackling modern health challenges, especially those with an impact on the developing world. We are dedicated to the highest principles of liberal education and collaborative learning, with a varied curriculum and competitive programs.

For more information on the mission statement for Weill Cornell Medical College, visit the following link: https://weill.cornell.edu/our-story

Situational Judgement Tests

Weill Cornell Medical College 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 15
Secondary Application Deadline:
Nov 16
Secondary Application Fee:
$100
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:
February
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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 Weill Cornell Medical College 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:
8
Lab?
Required

One semester of lab each for biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics.

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
8
GenChem Lab?
Required
OChem Semester Hours:
8
OChem Lab?
Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
Biochem Lab?
Required

One semester of lab each for biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. Second-semester organic chemistry may be replaced by biochemistry or other advanced science.

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
8
GenBio Lab?
Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Required

"In biology, coursework will typically include molecular biology, cell biology and genetics."

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
6

2 semesters of english needed (or any writing intensive courses)

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:

Statistics recommended.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Ethics, Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology

SOURCE: https://medicaleducation.weill.cornell.edu/admissions/faqs

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Weill Cornell Medical College below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):
Yes
MD+MPH (Public Health):
Yes
MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):
Yes
MD+JD (Law):
MD+MA (Master of Arts):
MD+MS (Master of Science):

Contact Information

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Weill Cornell Medical College below:

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
wcmc-admissions@med.cornell.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Weill Cornell Medical College.

Please write a brief statement giving your reasons for applying to Weill Cornell Medical College. (1525 characters)
Please describe a challenge you faced and how you addressed it. (1525 characters)
If applicable, please tell us about any special circumstances related to COVID-19 that could help us understand you better. (1525 characters)
If you are not attending college during the upcoming (2023-2024) academic year, what are your plans? (1525 characters)

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Weill Cornell Medical College.

What do you do for fun?
What are you looking for in a medical school?
Who do you most admire and why?
What is your favorite non-science class?
(If you are a non-traditional applicant) If you have been successful in your career so far, why not stay in that field instead of going to medical school?
What books have you been reading recently?
Why did you choose Weill Cornell?
What do you enjoy doing outside of work or school?
What changes do you think need to be made to the U.S. healthcare system?
What is your favorite genre of art?
Tell me about your teaching experiences and how they relate to medicine.
What is your favorite history course?
What is your passion in life?
Was there a defining moment when you realized medicine was right for you?
What do you think about current healthcare reforms?
What are you looking for in a medical school?
Why did you choose your undergraduate major?
Describe your perfect day.
Why do you want to come to NYC?
What will you do between graduation and medical school?
Do you play a musical instrument?
Why do you want to do research?
Can you tell me about a challenge or failure you have faced and what you learned from it?
How would your friends describe you?
How did you discover your passion for medicine?
Why did you major in (your major)?
What specialty are you interested in?
When did you decide to go into medicine?
What are some of your weaknesses?
What would your family and friends say about you?
(If you took gap years) Why didn't you go straight to medical school after college?
What made you want to go into medicine?
How did you choose medicine?
Can you tell me about your research?
Why did you choose your undergraduate institution?
Tell me about your experience abroad.