Record Enhancer Component Program Plan

Whether you’re boosting your GPA, fine-tuning your MCAT score, or ready for graduate-level challenge, our Record Enhancer pathway helps you shine as a future med school applicant.

🎯 Track One: GPA & MCAT Enhancement

Perfect for students who want to strengthen their academic record and boost MCAT scores:

  • Complete or retake pre-med required courses
  • Enroll in upper-level science classes
  • MCAT prep with The Princeton Review
  • Access tutoring & supplemental instruction
  • Master learning strategies & test-taking skills

Ideal for undergraduate GPA and MCAT enhancement.

🎓 Track Two: Graduate-Level Enhancement

For students needing an extra academic boost at the graduate level:

  • Earn a graduate GPA via the one-year non-thesis M.S. in Physiology
  • Take high-level biomedical coursework
  • Continue receiving program support and advising

*Must complete Track One to be eligible. Or click here to apply directly to the M.S. program if qualified.

🤝 Shared Opportunities

All Record Enhancer students participate in:

  • 👩‍⚕️ Physician shadowing
  • 🌍 Volunteering & community service
  • 📝 Application development workshops
  • 🎤 Monthly enrichment sessions
  • 💬 Mentorship & team-building

💡 Only 15 spots available—apply early!

📚 Academic Support

Record Enhancer students receive personalized guidance from:

  • Student Success Specialists
  • Science faculty in biology, chemistry & physics
  • Peer and professional tutors

Our curriculum strengthens study habits, test strategies, and MCAT readiness. Most courses are taken with the general student body, though exclusive offerings may be available in future terms. These will be clearly labeled.

*Course offerings and instructors are determined by the College of Arts & Sciences.

🩺 Extracurricular Engagement

You’ll build more than just your transcript. Record Enhancer students develop professionally through:

  • Shadowing and clinical experiences
  • Community-based service projects
  • Guest speaker events and monthly workshops

These activities help build the compassion, leadership, and professionalism medical schools seek.

🎯 One-Stop Support

We support you every step of the way with:

  • Customized advising and academic planning
  • Peer mentorship & current med student support
  • Application prep, including personal statement and interview guidance
  • Help with financial aid & scholarship resources

“Camaraderie, not competition, defines our program culture.”