Your Application Stats
How AMCAS Calculates GPA
AMCAS GPA Calculation
The American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) calculates your GPA using a standard formula to ensure fair comparison across applicants.
Key Points:
- All grades count - Even if your university has grade forgiveness, AMCAS counts all attempts
- Standard conversion - All grades are converted to a standard 4.0 scale
- Multiple GPAs - AMCAS calculates Overall, Science (BCPM), and Non-Science GPAs
GPA Scale Conversion:
Letter Grade | AMCAS Grade Points |
---|---|
A+, A | 4.0 |
A- | 3.7 |
B+ | 3.3 |
B | 3.0 |
B- | 2.7 |
C+ | 2.3 |
C | 2.0 |
C- | 1.7 |
D+ | 1.3 |
D | 1.0 |
F | 0.0 |
Underrepresented in Medicine (URM)
Who Is Considered URM?
The AAMC defines "Underrepresented in Medicine" as racial and ethnic populations that are underrepresented in the medical profession relative to their numbers in the general population.
URM Groups usually refers to students who identify as:
- Black/African American
- Hispanic/Latino
- Native American (American Indian, Alaska Native)
- Pacific Islander (Native Hawaiian, Guamanian, Samoan)
Impact on Applications:
Some medical schools have initiatives to address historical underrepresentation in medicine.