<p>@idad, Of course they do take into consideration where the student is coming from, however, you have implied that there is some formula to compensate for that , and there is not one. The whole subjectivity makes it worse when the non subjective factors (GPA, MCAT, Academic Index)are dramatically different.</p>
<p>S recently spoke with a major southern med school admissions committee member as well, and got the same reply: The extent of taking into account where one goes to school, is negligible when one is comparing high caliber institutions. It is very subjective and individualized. S was told “do not rely on your school name for a med school admission”</p>