A free alternative to the AAMC MSAR®
Compare every US MD & DO program — median MCAT & GPA, real 10th–90th-percentile ranges, acceptance rates, in-state vs. out-of-state cost — and find out where you realistically stand. No subscription, no login.
Not affiliated with or endorsed by the AAMC. “MSAR” is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges, referenced here only for comparison. Every figure is compiled from public, first-party sources, with a clickable source on each one.
The MSAR gives you the data. We tell you if you can get in — free.
Building a school list usually means a paywalled MSAR subscription in one tab, a dozen school websites in others, and a spreadsheet you babysit by hand. The Med School Explorer pulls the facts that actually drive your decision into one free, searchable place — and adds the one thing a static directory can’t: an honest, side-by-side read on your chances at each school.
| Feature | AAMC MSAR® | Med School Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$28 / year (paywalled) | Free — no login |
| Coverage | US & Canadian MD (+ some DO) | 209 US schools — every MD & DO program |
| "Can I get in?" self-assessment | No — data only | Yes — your GPA/MCAT → Reach→Likely band |
| MCAT 10/25/75/90 percentiles | Yes | Yes — real, publicly sourced |
| In-state vs. out-of-state weighting | Shows the data | Built into your odds at public schools |
| Crowdsourced secondary prompts & interview intel | No | Yes (clearly disclaimed) |
| Per-field sources you can click | No | Yes — every figure is cited |
| Save a list & track applications | Yes | Yes — saved on your device, free |
Comparison reflects the AAMC MSAR’s publicly described features; verify current MSAR details on the AAMC’s site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the MSAR?
No. This is an independent, free tool built by Premier MCAT Prep. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the AAMC. “MSAR” is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges; we reference it only to describe what our free tool is an alternative to.
Where does the data come from?
Every figure comes from first-party public sources — each school's own admissions and class-profile pages, the free AAMC reports for applicants and advisors, and other public data — and each field carries a clickable source so you can check it yourself.
Is it really free?
Yes. Browse, filter, run “Can I get in?”, and build a list with no account and no payment. Premier MCAT Prep funds it as a free resource for pre-meds.
What does it do that the MSAR doesn't?
It tells you where you realistically stand. Enter your GPA and MCAT once and every school re-sorts by fit with a Reach → Likely band that factors in the school's accepted-student range, the national AAMC acceptance grid, and in-state status at public schools. It also adds crowdsourced secondary prompts and interview intel.
See your real chances at every school
Free, no login. Enter your GPA and MCAT once and the whole list re-sorts by fit.
Open the Med School Explorer