Sunday, 28 December 2008 01:13. Gen means birth or origin, as in the book of Genesis, which explains the origin of the Earth; Muta means change; terato means monster; and carcino means crab. Thus, all three gens-are physical or chemical agents that cause or originate malformations. Mutagens cause changes (mutations) in the genetic material of cells.
The minimum acceptable GPA is 3.2. Applicants with a science, non-science, or overall GPA below 3.2 will not be considered. The average GPA is approximately 3.6 in science, non-science, and overall. All grades received for college credit are included in the AMCAS GPA calculation.
Taking the Medical College Admission Test, known as the MCAT, is one of the first steps in applying to medical school. For the 2016 admission cycle, prospective students could submit either score from the new or the old MCAT. Under the new MCAT, the maximum possible score is 528. Among the med schools with the highest new MCAT scores, the typical student had an average MCAT score of 519. Here are the 10 schools where students scored the highest on the updated exam. 6 (tie). Cornell University (Weill) (NY)