How much does the program cost?
2009-2010 tuition for the Post-Bacc Pre-Med program is $475 per credit hour. Most students take between 32-40 hours during the one-year program.

Is financial aid available?
Yes, federal and private loans are available. See the financial aid section for more information. You should complete a FAFSA as soon as you apply to the program if you are interested in applying for financial aid. 

What are the academic requirements for admission?
The program requires a GPA of 3.5 or higher and SAT scores of 1100 or higher. See the full list of admission requirements for more information.

What are the required application materials?
See the application requirements for this information.

What is the deadline for applications?
For a summer start, the deadline is March 1. For a fall start, the deadline is June 1. We offer rolling admission so students may apply at anytime leading up to the deadline.

What is the success rate of your graduates?
Of those who complete the program and apply to medical school, 75 percent are accepted on the first or second attempt. Of particular note, 100% of our students who entered the program in summer 2007 have been accepted to medical school for fall 2009!

What if my GPA is lower than 3.5?
If your GPA is above 3.2 and you have very high SAT, ACT and/or GRE scores, and exceptional references, the committee will consider these factors in its decision. The committee will not accept a student who does not have the credentials, aptitude or motivation for medical school acceptance.

What if my SAT/ACT scores are more than ten years old?
You must take the GRE and submit scores.

I took several science courses in undergraduate school. Can I still apply to your program?
You must not have taken more than four program courses. For example, if you have Chemistry I and II and Biology I and II on your transcript, you are still eligible for admission. But if you have taken any other courses that are included in our course sequence, you are not a candidate for the program.

Why can’t I retake science courses in which I want to improve my grades?
If you are seeking to improve your MCAT scores or retake courses, there are programs designed for you. At the American Association of Medical Colleges, you can search for "academic enhancement" post-baccalaureate pre-medical programs. At Agnes Scott, you would not be allowed to repeat a course to try to improve your record, and "academic enhancement" programs allow you to repeat.

 

Yes, you can contact the Science Center for Women at post-bacc@agnesscott.edu or 404 471-5395 to schedule an appointment with the director of the PBPM program.

Will I be in class all day?

Yes. This is a full-time program and therefore we do not recommend that our students work full-time in addition to our program. Typically, you will have morning classes with labs two or three days per week from 2 to 5 p.m.

What classes are included in the program?
Please review our summer-start curriculum or our fall-start curriculum.

 

We offer an 8-week MCAT prep class during the spring semester at no additional cost. We also have an extensive library of MCAT prep materials that are available to you.

 

Does Agnes Scott have a linkage agreement with a medical school?

 

PBPM programs are very rigorous, so successfully finishing a PBPM program proves that you are capable of performing well under the intense pressure of medical school. In fact, many medical schools welcome PBPM students because they are usually older and have made a significant decision to change careers based on life experience.

 

In addition to your increased likelihood of gaining admission to medical school, our PBPM program provides a close-knit cohort of students who are in the same life situation as you are. Our PBPM students study together, share notes and ideas, and prepare for the MCAT together. Plus, you have almost unlimited access to a very involved advisor to help you through the process!