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What the CAA Readiness Index is and how it works.

What is the CRI?

The CAA Readiness Index (CRI) is a community-contributed tool that gives prospective CAA applicants an objective understanding of how their academic profile compares to accepted students. The CRI improves continuously as more admitted applicants contribute their stats, expanding the dataset and strengthening the accuracy of its insights.

How it works

You enter your cumulative GPA, science GPA, and standardized test score (MCAT or GRE). The CRI calculates a composite score from 0–100 by comparing your metrics against a dataset of accepted CAA applicants using z-score analysis and empirical percentile ranking.

Each metric is weighted according to its relative importance in CAA admissions, and your final score reflects where you stand within the distribution of admitted students.

Dataset Summary

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Features

CRI Calculator — Get a composite readiness score with detailed percentile breakdowns.

Accepted Analytics — Explore GPA, test score, and demographic trends across admission cycles.

Program Analytics — Compare metrics across individual CAA programs.

Program Matcher — Find programs that align with your academic profile.

Prereq Filter — Check which prerequisite courses you still need for each program.

Discord Post Generator — Generate formatted application profiles to share with the community.

CAA Program Response Tracker — Track interview invites, acceptances, and waitlists across programs.

Open Programs — Browse a comprehensive directory of CAA programs with deadlines, requirements, and key details.

Who built this?

The CRI was founded by a team of medical and pre-health students who believed CAA applicants deserved the same quality of data-informed guidance that exists for medical school and other health professions. It is maintained independently and is not affiliated with any CAA program or professional organization.

Important disclaimer

The CRI is an educational tool, not an admissions predictor. A high or low CRI score does not guarantee or preclude admission to any program. Admissions decisions involve many factors beyond GPA and test scores including clinical experience, interviews, personal statements, and letters of recommendation.