WNBA Rosters Down to 12 by May 26

Ben Dull projects Gulich as making the final LA Sparks roster by beating out 6'4" Beatrice Mompremier, a second round selection out of Miami. We will know the announced rosters by tomorrow.

Dull provides a relatively thorough salary cap and projected roster analysis on his Twitter site. However, he had predicted several days ago that Pivec would make the final Atlanta Dream roster instead of her being placed on the suspended list. Hopefully, his prediction for Gulich is a more accurate one.

I was more perplexed that anyone affiliated with OSU apparently could not state with complete certainty that OSU does in fact not have a medical school.

I don't know Mik's specifics other than what is flashed on a TV screen and from brief conversations with OSU personnel and parents. But, you don't have to have graduate course knowledge in the sciences. That is one of the many MCAT myths. As stated, any undergrad plus solid background in many sciences. But, great verbal and reading skills are highly valued.

The AAMC states that students only need an introductory level of knowledge of physics, biology, organic and inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, psychology and sociology for the MCAT. So, more than what most think of as the "necessary" sciences, but not at the highest level.

In fact success in pre-med course work/science coursework doesn't necessarily lead to MCAT success. Typically over 50% need a 2nd test. Specific test prep of 200-300 hours are suggested. Most of the 2nd testers are excelling in science, but unprepared in verbal and critical thinking. There are also testing limits. They used to be, I think still are, 3 times in a calendar year, 4 times in 2 years, 7 times in your lifetime. Med schools will see every attempt/ score.

And, a surprise to most, but results show Humanities majors outperform science majors on every portion of the MCAT, not just the verbal sections. Medical school admissions officers actually weigh the Critical Analysis and Reasoning section the heaviest of the entire MCAT, because they view it as a measure of a student's ability to learn and communicate. Mik being well spoken, deliberate, and poised obviously has that well in hand.

Another common misconception is that there is a "passing" score. Although centered around 500, each medical school has their own criteria. Scores have a range of 472-528 (each school has their own "average"), 4 sections with scores of 118-132. But, a lower MCAT total means a student needs a high GPA and extensive research/clinical experience.

For example OSHU has an average MCAT of 509/components of 127 or 128, GPA 3.65, personal questionnaire and essays, and heavy requirement on clinical experiences. With a 3% acceptance.

Many science geeks get a rude awakening thinking that they are well prepped for the MCAT. Students need to be/have a very well rounded college experience.