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Similarly, how many med schools can you apply to?

Due to the fierce competition to get into medical school and the low acceptance rates, most premeds apply to about 15 programs. For 2018-2019, AAMC reports an average of 16 applications per applicant! In more competitive states such as New York and California, students may want to apply to more than 20.

Furthermore, does it look bad to apply to medical school twice? Yes, it would look "bad" to have the lower MCAT score on record and the reapplicant status when you apply the second time around. Applying to med school isn't like taking the SAT, where you can take it 3 times and nobody really cares. You shouldn't apply to med school lightly, just to see what happens.

Additionally, can you apply to too many medical schools?

That is partially, correct you do not want to apply to too many medical schools, but 6-8 is on the low end of the spectrum. It is best to apply to about 10-15 schools at most depending on how competitive of an applicant you are.

Is a 3.8 GPA good for medical school?

For those who have a GPA between 3.6 and 3.8, the chances of getting into a medical school increase to 55%. 72% of applicants with a GPA greater or equal to 3.8 get accepted into medical school. If you do not have a desirable GPA, you can help yourself by preparing well for the MCAT.