Do med schools consider high school grades?

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior interested in pursuing a pre-med track in college. Just curious, do med schools look at our high school grades when considering applications, or do they only focus on our college performance? Thanks in advance!

Hi there! Medical schools focus on your college performance when considering your application. They will look at your college transcript, which includes your grades in your college courses, and will especially pay attention to how well you did in pre-med prerequisite courses such as biology, chemistry, physics, and math. Your undergraduate GPA, especially your science and math GPA, is an important factor in medical school admissions, but your high school GPA will not be considered - your college-level coursework is both more advanced and more recent, so it's more relevant to their evaluation of your potential as a med student.

So, it is still important to perform well in high school to get into a strong undergraduate program that suits your needs and interests. Once you're in college, focus on excelling academically, especially in the pre-med prerequisite courses, and gaining relevant experience to build a strong medical school application. You unfortunately can't rely on your performance in high school to get you into medical school, no matter how strong it was, but on the flip side, you have the chance to do even better in college!

In summary, medical schools do not consider high school grades when evaluating applicants, but your high school performance can still indirectly impact your opportunities and preparation for medical school. Good luck with your journey towards becoming a pre-med student!