You must meet at least one Primary Requirement and complete the College Preparatory Requirements to be admitted to the University of Montana. Primary Requirements An ACT composite score of 22
At most medical schools, shadowing is an unspoken requirement. At some schools, like University of Washington, it is clearly stated that the admissions committee expects a minimum of 40 hours shadowing physicians prior to applying.
Where to Apply. Applying to medical school is a highly competitive process, where the demand is much greater than the number of available seats in U.S. schools. The odds are even higher for nontraditional students. In 1998-1999, the overall acceptance rate was about 42%. For applicants age 32 and older, the acceptance rate was 26%. While this may partly be due to age discrimination, GPA and MCAT scores seems to be the primary predictor. Most students apply to about a dozen medical schools.