accelerated programs?

Pre-Med & Medical School Multiple Degree Programs
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<p>Hey, I'm currently a senior in western new york and i'm wondering what my chances are at getting into an accelerated program, especially BU's.</p>

<p>1410 SAT/2140 on new scale (750 V, 660 M, 730 Writing (10 on essay))
SATII: US History 750, Spanish 760 </p>

<p>My weighted average for the 3 years is a 98, 95ish unweighted.
I will have taken 4 AP's by the time i graduate (Eng Lang, American History, English Lit, Bio) and most all of other classes honors
Eng Lang- 5, American - 5 (Lit and Bio are for senior year)</p>

<p>e.c:
national honors society
8th place in western new york for national spanish exam freshman year
Club member - young democrats, peer helpers (big sister program), political debate
copresident/cofounder Vegetarian and Healthy Choices Club
1 yr JV soccer, 2 yrs Varsity soccer and 6 years summer travel team
2 years jv track
freshman basketball
cycling - did my first 100 mile charity ride this june
4 years of drums
100+ volunteer hours
Hospital volunteer
Summer internship at nearby hospital, working in ER with rotations in other areas as well (this summer)
Student tutor sophmore year</p>

<p>I will have very strong teacher recommendations as well.
How do I look for an accelerated program? Which would be matches/reaches? Thanks!</p>

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<p>good job.........look around on the boards......there are plenty of programs</p>

<p>they are all reaches. let's put it this way....applying to harvard and getting in is easier....</p>

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<p>^ oh, I don't think it's THAT hard for some of them.</p>

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<p>Look at Drexel and Case Western as well. They seem to be in your range.</p>

<p>Oh. you HAVE to take the Chemistry SATII for BU (I just found this out on Monday and so I'll be self studying...) so just a head's up.</p>

<p>Here's what I'll be using:
SATII Chemistry:
PR: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0375764488/sr=1-2/qid=1154608125/ref=pd_bbs_2/104-4333634-0717532?ie=UTF8&s=books%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0375764488/sr=1-2/qid=1154608125/ref=pd_bbs_2/104-4333634-0717532?ie=UTF8&s=books&lt;/a>
Barron's: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764134434/sr=1-1/qid=1154608106/ref=sr_1_1/104-4333634-0717532?ie=UTF8&s=books%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764134434/sr=1-1/qid=1154608106/ref=sr_1_1/104-4333634-0717532?ie=UTF8&s=books&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>schritzo--youd be surprised</p>

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<p>Harder than harvard? Hmm...not so sure...I've been wondering about this. I mean, most of these programs have lower admit rates than Harvard, but it still seems like people with reaonable stats and who haven't saved the world get into at least a couple programs unlike Harvard. But don't get me wrong, I still know that they're definitely tough; but as hard as Harvard is debatable.</p>

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<p>Well--given the admit rate and higher value of numbers.</p>

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<p>I'd say you have little to no chance anywhere. Those programs really look for kids with top test scores, which although you are close, you don't have. I think you could get into a lot of great schools, but remember as an advanced degree applicant you are being compared to perfect scores, grades, and tons of real world experience. BU's program, although BU isn't considered an outstanding school by some, is actually very hard to get into. I believe they took 40 students last year. If you do apply good luck, but I wouldn't expect an acceptance.</p>

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<p>don't listen to halopeno2. I think you have a good shot. Just put a lot of effort into your essays and hope for an interview. After that it's all about the interview.</p>

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<p>i do recommend improving on your math score tho</p>

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<p>A member of my family was in the BU program. Everyone she met, including her, had perfect or near perfect test scores. BTW, she didn't have an interview.</p>