Frequently Asked Questions
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The average overall GPA for the Class of 2028 was 3.8 with an average science GPA of 3.8. The average MCAT score was 512.
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The Match is the annual process where fourth‐year medical students are matched through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) to residency programs across the nation. In the 2025, 98% of MCG's graduates matched in a residency position! This year, students matched in 29 states in 30 specialties and 24% of this year’s class will remain in Georgia for their first postgraduate year. -
Applicants must submit their primary applications for admission with AMCAS between May 28, 2026, and November 1, 2026. All applications must be received in the AMCAS office by November 1, 2026, to be considered for the Regular Decision Program. Official transcripts must be received by the AMCAS office by November 15, 2026. You should submit your Secondary Application within two weeks of receiving it from the Admissions Office. The last MCAT exam date for Regular Decision applicants is September 12, 2026 -
Yes. Only Georgia residents will be considered for MCG’S Early Decision Program (EDP). Applicants must submit their AMCAS applications between May 28, 2026, and August 1, 2026. All applications must be received in the AMCAS office by August 1, 2026, and all transcripts must be received by AMCAS by August 1, 2026. Transcripts must arrive to the AMCAS office directly from the college’s/university’s Registrar’s Office. All application supplemental documents, which are items required in addition to the AMCAS application, should be returned one week after receipt and must be in the application file by August 1, 2026. Supplemental
documents include all residency documentation, required course listings, and other specifically requested documents.
Applicants competitive for the Early Decision program will have an MCAT score of 509 and above and will have a total GPA of 3.7* and above (*total GPAs between 3.65 and 3.69 will be rounded to 3.7).
The last MCAT exam date for Early Decision applicants is June 27, 202