<p>Im currently a highschool junior;
sat and sat 2 are good, but what leadership things and E.C. do i need?
Are intership research program important?
If so, name few</p>
<p>You want to show them that you can be a competent doctor in the future. Also you want to have a diverse group of extracurriculars. Quite frankly, everyone volunteers, everyone does some sort of research, everyone shadows doctors, etc. Find something unique that will catch their attention. It doesn't even have to be related medically.</p>
<p>research helps alot. also show leadership.</p>
<p>show dedication and persistence</p>
<p>what type of reserach in particular?
are the summer programs helpful?</p>
<p>science research. not busy research. actual research you can submit to journels, intel, westinghouse. something competitive and socially worthwhile. plus. have passion for the field you investigate. dont do it jsut to get "research" credit. you can tell those who love it adn those who just "do" it.</p>
<p>i have heard of many ba/md programs, but i would like information about the usc one. Is it easier to get in compare to boston u or others?</p>
<p>usc is extremely hard. ask almost any CCer. I don't think any of us got accepted this year for an interview.</p>
<p>do you know why its so hard to get into?
do they want something specifically?</p>
<p>All programs are extremely difficult to get into. This is simply because you are trying to get into medical school (probably the hardest graduate school to get into) right out of high school. Medical school itself is so hard to get into for college graduates, that of course it is going to be very difficult to get into for high school students.<br>
As for what they want specifically, they want to really see dedication and strong motivation towards becoming a doctor which should be communicated to the admissions committee through your essays and extracurricular activities, and of course your interview. Other than that they want to see you have maintained good grades through out high school and want to see that you will continue to do well for the next 6-8 years.</p>