Harvard Pre Med Acceptance Rate

Hey everyone, can anyone provide me with some insight into the acceptance rate for Harvard's pre-med program? I'm trying to gauge my chances, so some information on this would be really helpful!

Hi! It's important to note that pre-med is not a separate program with its own acceptance rate at Harvard. Pre-med is an advising track, meaning students interested in pursuing a medical career take certain courses in addition to their major and receive guidance from advisors on preparing for medical school. Any student accepted to Harvard can choose to be on the pre-med track regardless of their major.

When it comes to gauging your chances of getting accepted to Harvard, you should consider the overall acceptance rate for the university. For the class of 2027, Harvard's acceptance rate was around 3.4%. Chances of admission depend on various factors, including your academic performance (grades, test scores, course rigor), extracurricular involvement, demonstrated leadership, essay quality, and recommendations.

In terms of your chances of getting into medical school as a Harvard pre-med student, Harvard's pre-meds have historically had a high acceptance rate to medical schools. According to the Harvard Crimson, the acceptance rate for Harvard pre-med students applying to medical school was about 93% in 2018. This is likely due to the strong preparation and advising Harvard provides, as well as the fact that many Harvard students have strong academic and extracurricular backgrounds.

Keep in mind that getting into medical school also depends on the quality of your pre-med experiences, performance in the required courses (demonstrating competency in science/math), gaining clinical experiences, and having a strong application (including strong essays and recommendations).

So, focus on crafting a strong application that showcases your interests, achievements, and potential for success to improve your chances of getting into Harvard and subsequently, medical school. Good luck!