empowering students to become competitive medical school applicants
welcome
Hi, I am Dr. Adam Lowrance, founder of Apply with Success. I have worked in college admissions for over a decade, across the country, and in multiple settings. I earned master’s and doctoral degrees in educational leadership and student support. My dissertation research focused on applicants’ experiences within AMCAS, the primary application for medical school (MD) applicants in the US.
Since 2013, I have focused on medical school admissions, working as a data analyst and researcher, and most recently, as a consultant. In that time, I have evaluated more than 20,000 medical school applicants. Today, I use what I have learned to help both future applicants and medical schools alike.
Where to begin?
More than 50,000 people apply to medical school each year and less than half get in.
The Numbers
There were 51,946 applicants during the 2024-25 MD admissions cycle.
Of those applicants, 23,156 (55%) were rejected from all of their chosen schools.
Getting in is About More Than GPA & MCAT
Becoming a competitive medical school applicant is about more than grades and test scores.
More than 15% of applicants with the highest GPAs and MCATs are rejected from every school where they apply.
Planning & Preparation are Essential
Competitive medical school applicants tend to share the following:
- appropriate GPA & MCAT for selected schools;
- rich and relevant experiences;
- personal statement that connects why you want to become a doctor with what you have experienced/accomplished; and,
- letters of recommendation that confirm and even add to your story.
It's Time To Focus On You
Interested in working with me?
Or simply have a question?
I would love to hear from you!
