“I Have 520+ MCAT and 3.9+ GPA. Why Am I Not Receiving an Interview Invite?”

Every December, we receive a flurry of calls from high-achieving applicants with the question above. Many are understandably distraught… they ask us: “where did I go wrong?”

A 520+ MCAT and a 3.9+ GPA place you among the top applicants in terms of academic metrics. However, these numbers alone do not guarantee interview invites. Admissions committees evaluate candidates holistically, considering various factors beyond grades and test scores.

If you find yourself wondering why your application hasn’t translated into interview offers, here are some key areas to consider. These are not exhaustive and, in many cases, there are individual-specific reasons, but we hope that the below helps you.