<p>We were very interested in Wellesley and it our was first choice school, until we came to know about Wellesley's "B-" grade for 50% or more of the class criteria. </p>
<p>This is making us to rethink about applying to Wellesley because, for med school you need 3.6 or higher GPA with good MCAT scores. It appears that very few Wellesley students will ever make the above 3.6 GPA criteria. </p>
<p>Any one have any information about the average GPA of Wellesley students who got admitted to med school?</p>
<p>We contacted Wellesley [Pre Med Counselor], but she has not replied.</p>
<p>I don’t know anything about pre-med, but the link below has a lot of good info. First, your info isn’t quite right: the target mean grade is B+, not B-. And the stated policy applies to 100- and 200- level classes. Also, the college provides a cover letter explaining the policy along with transcripts.</p>
<p>As per the OP I’m curious about the admissions record as well. Admissions percentage for those applying to medical school over the last several years would be instructive. Real numbers would be useful.</p>
<p>Somemom-- While not recently I served on a medical school admissions committee for eight (8) years – I was curious given the OP inquiry. If someone has the info great, but digging for it, eh – not so interested. Just saying no impact from grade deflation lacks empiricism.</p>
<p>Honestly not a big deal. I know soo many people at the top med schools right now. Did they all have 3.5+ or whatever the average is? Nope, but they still got to where they wanted to go. If you’re passionate about becoming a doctor and are willing to take your academics seriously you’ll be fine. The pre-med advisor & team are great resources for you (it’s summer break technically as orientation starts tomorrow…give them a few days to respond) and they’ll help you through the whole process (MCAT prep sessions, alumni panels and networking, admissions talks by various med schools, applications, etc)</p>