<p>Hi,
I heard about this program not too long ago, and since I planned to apply to other similar programs (normal, not accelerated pre-med program). How hard is it to get accepted to this special pre med program? In terms of SAT, GPA, and other extracurricular activities.
I had a 1920 on the SAT (combined) and 3.8 weighted GPA(3.58 unweighted). I am an international student and my GPA has been getting better and better from a 3.1 to 4.1 last year. I am currently taking 4 AP classes and all of them are As now.
These are just a brief summary of me and if you need more information, just tell me and I will give you more.
I heard that this accelerated program is extremely hard to get in, but a friend of mine who is a doctor in Los Angeles told me that two of his friends in the hospital are from there, the accelerated pre med program and they love it. They also recommend people to got there since it is less competitive over there. However, I don't know their standards since they are really top people in the nation, so does anyone know the admission difficulty of the accelerated pre-med program in U of Missouri?
Thank you!</p>
<p>I’m not clear about if you are a high school or college student.</p>
<p>If a high school student a 1920 SAT is not going to be competitive for most accelerated programs. Also, I’m not sure how many/if any admit international students.</p>
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<p>I’m not sure where they got this information. Most accelerated programs are pretty selective and very competitive.</p>
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<p>If you are currently a college student it appears that you may be confused about how these programs work. Accelerated programs actually combine undergrad and Med school in a continuous program that more or less guarantees admission to the med school as long as certain criteria are met. They don’t accelerate Med school for a college grad wanting to attend med school.</p>
<p>What SAT score is considered a competitive one and likely to get in? 2100? if it is above 2100, i don’t think I can achieve that on the next SAT. 2000ish is fine for me. I have an internship in a clinic since I was in 9th grade until now ( I went there every summer). </p>
<p>The information I heard from was two students who graduated there, the accelerated 6-year program and are now working in a hospital in Los Angeles. </p>
<p>Could you provide more details about the average standards of getting into that specific programs, not other accelerated programs. just the U of missouri one. Thank you very much</p>
<p>Your reply crossed with my edited reply. Are you in high school?</p>
<p>Are the “two people” you mention also international or US citizens?</p>
<p>Just found this from UMKC website,sounds like you would not be eligible to apply.</p>
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<p>I am a high school senior. And the two people graduated from the program years ago and are currently working already.</p>
<p>Okay. Thank you. I just want to know if I am eligible for that program. I am studying in California but not an US citizen.</p>
<p>Alright. I saw the website. Below are the requirements who are interested and eligible in this program.</p>
<p>B.A./M.D. Program : Admission Requirements : UMKC School of Medicine</p>
<p>"Admission Requirements: B.A./M.D. Program</p>
<p>Applicants for admission to Year 1 of the six-year B.A./M.D. program must first be accepted by the University of Missouri–Kansas City. Admission to the University is determined by a combination of ACT score and class rank, as well as completion of the following high school curriculum:
Four units of English,
Four units of mathematics (Algebra 1 or higher),
Three units of science (including one unit of biology and one unit of chemistry),
Three units of social studies,
Two units of a single foreign language and
One unit of fine arts (visual arts, music, dance, or theater).</p>
<p>The School of Medicine recommends the following for a competitive application:
The student should achieve a minimum 3.0 unweighted high school GPA.
The student should demonstrate, through the high school transcript, a commitment to the strongest academic curriculum offered in high school. Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, college credit, honors and/or other college preparatory courses are recommended.
The student should demonstrate leadership ability and involvement throughout the entire high school experience.
The student should demonstrate an early commitment and interest in medicine through involvement in health related activities (i.e. volunteer experience, shadowing a physician and/or other health-care provider, medical clubs and organizations, medically-related camps, other health-related experiences).</p>
<p>If your high school does not offer biology, chemistry, or a foreign language, contact the Office of Admissions at the School of Medicine.</p>
<p>Missouri Residents: The average accepted Missouri applicant has an ACT score of 30 and high school GPA of 3.81.</p>
<p>Regional and out-of-state residents: The average accepted regional or out-of-state applicant has an ACT score of 31 and high school GPA of 3.85.</p>
<p>Current college students: Students with 24 hours or less of post high school graduation college credit at the time of application are eligible to apply for admission to the six-year B.A./M.D. program. If the applicant is currently enrolled in college in the semester in which they apply to the six-year program, the number of college credit hours accumulated at the end of that semester must not exceed the 24-hour credit limit. While the application is being processed, applicants may continue taking college courses during the next semester.</p>
<p>Current college students interested in applying to the six-year program must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the end of the fall semester (first semester of college). Students who do not earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the end of the fall semester are ineligible for admission to the six-year program. College transcripts with fall semester grades must be received before the Council on Selection can review the application. Offers to interview will not be made until an official college transcript with fall semester grades has been received.</p>
<p>Students who have earned more than 24 post-high school college credit hours and/or who have not achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the end of the fall semester are eligible to apply to the following programs after earning a Baccalaureate degree.
M.D. Program
Master of Science in Anesthesia
Master of Science in Bioinformatics
For more information about these programs, please contact the School of Medicine at 816-235-1870.</p>
<p>Admissions Eligibility
Applicants to the B.A./M.D. program must graduate from a high school or home school program in the United States or from a U.S.-accredited high school.
Applicants to the B.A./M.D. program must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Permanent Residents: Permanent resident status must be achieved by November 1 of the year before the fall term for which you are applying. A copy of the permanent resident card must accompany your general application for admission.
International Students: International students are not eligible for admission to the B.A./M.D. program.
There are no exceptions to these policies.</p>
<p>Admissions Timeline</p>
<p>August 1: Application is available.
The application process involves two separate applications. The required application fee covers both
applications, and is paid at the time the applicant completes the general application for UMKC freshman admission. The second application is the School of Medicine supplemental application. Students are encouraged to apply online at <a href=“http://www.umkc.edu/admissions[/url]”>www.umkc.edu/admissions</a>.</p>
<p>October 15: Early notification deadline.
Students who submit and/or postmark all applications and application materials by this deadline will be notified of their interview status by mid-December.</p>
<p>November 1: Application deadline.
The UMKC application for freshman admission and the School of Medicine supplemental application are due by this date. All supporting documents must also be postmarked by this date (this includes reference forms, high school transcript and test scores). Applications that become complete after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis. Applications that remain incomplete will not be considered.</p>
<p>December 15: Incomplete application deadline
Applications that become complete after the November 1 deadline will be reviewed on a space available basis. Applications that become complete after December 15 will not be considered for admission.</p>
<p>January 31: College transcript deadline
Applicants applying as current college students must submit a college transcript complete with fall semester grades before the application can be reviewed for interview. Offers to interview will not be extended until the college transcript with fall grades has been received. Applicants whose college transcripts are received after January 31 will not be considered for admission.</p>
<p>December – January: Offers to interview are extended.
If you signed the e-consent when applying and are selected for an interview, you will be notified via e-mail. For applicants who did not sign the e-consent, you will be notified in writing via U.S. mail.</p>
<p>January – March: Interviews take place.
All applicants selected for interview must select and confirm a date for interview. All applicants must interview in person at the School of Medicine. Phone interviews are not permitted.</p>
<p>February 1: FAFSA deadline For scholarship consideration.
Students interested in being considered for School of Medicine scholarships must submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by this date in order to receive a timely response. School of Medicine scholarships require a completed FAFSA.</p>
<p>March 1: UMKC priority deadline for filing the FAFSA (for federal aid).
Students interested in financial assistance (loans, grants, work study, etc.) must submit the FAFSA by this date in order to receive priority consideration for such aid. The FAFSA can be completed online at [Home</a> - FAFSA on the Web-Federal Student Aid](<a href=“http://www.fafsa.ed.gov%5DHome”>http://www.fafsa.ed.gov).</p>
<p>April 1: Offers of admission are extended.
Students being offered admission will be mailed an admissions packet notifying them of their acceptance to the program. Scholarship offers may also be made at this time. Students placed on the alternate list or denied to the program will also be notified at this time.</p>
<p>May 1: Deadline to accept offer of admission.
Applicants who have been offered admission to the School of Medicine have until May 1 to make a decision. If a student does not respond by May 1, the offer of admission will be rescinded and extended to another student.</p>
<p>May (Ongoing): Offers of admission are extended to Alternate students.
The School of Medicine will begin extending offers of admission to those students who were originally placed on the alternate list. Offers of admission to alternate students are ongoing until the desired class size is reached."</p>
<p>[B.A./M.D</a>. Program : Admission Requirements : UMKC School of Medicine](<a href=“http://www.med.umkc.edu/med_admissions/BAMD_adm_req.shtml]B.A./M.D”>http://www.med.umkc.edu/med_admissions/BAMD_adm_req.shtml)</p>
<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I’m just starting to think about combined undergrad/MD programs. Does anyone have a list of programs?</p>
<p>Best regards,
Walt</p>
<p>There’s a whole sub-forum devoted to multiple degree (BS/MD) programs.</p>
<p>[Multiple</a> Degree Programs - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/multiple-degree-programs/]Multiple”>Multiple Degree Programs - College Confidential Forums)</p>
<p>P.S. Next time try starting your own thread instead of resurrecting an old one that isn’t really all that relevant to your question.</p>