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The national passage rate refers to the first time test takers, as well.  \n8/30/23: sje","cbCaiv87j7DN29yN","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiv87j7DN29yN","pdf",59307,"English","# Profile of the 2023 Entering Class\n## Academic Profiles for Students from Regional States\n## Profile of Entering Classes Since 2014\n## SCO Board Passage Rates","[{\"question\":\"How many students entered the 2023 cohort and how many applied?\",\"answer\":\"The profile lists 134 total entrants and 674 applicants for the 2023 entering class.\"},{\"question\":\"What academic metrics are reported for the 2023 entering class?\",\"answer\":\"It reports mean overall GPA of 3.68, mean prerequisite GPA of 3.67, and mean OAT (333) alongside comparative metrics shown for MCAT and GRE.\"},{\"question\":\"Do the SCO board passage rates reflect first-time test takers?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. 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