* Specific Medical School: Highly competitive schools like Harvard Medical School will have a much higher average ACT score among accepted students than less competitive schools.
* Year: Averages can fluctuate slightly from year to year.
* Data Source: Different sources (like individual medical school websites or aggregated data from organizations like the AAMC) may report slightly different averages.
While you won't find one definitive number, you can generally expect that successful applicants to *most* medical schools have ACT composite scores well above 30. Some highly competitive schools may see averages closer to 34 or even higher. Keep in mind that a high ACT score is just one factor in the admissions process; GPA, MCAT score, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, and personal essays all play crucial roles.