<p>Hey guys!</p>
<p>I want to buy one of these four books, so that I can read up on the BS/MD Programs. I'd like to know recommendations and whether or not you've read them!</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>"I’d like to know recommendations " - Do not buy any, do not read any. Use your time wisely. Will not have any in Med. School. Enjoy while it lasts!</p>
<p>Don’t bother buying any of those. That kind of book rarely gives you any information you can’t readily find on the web.</p>
<p>rightly said! all info is on the web</p>
<p>Well then, what I’m looking for is the most up to date list on colleges with these programs, where you can get into a 6-8 year BS/MD program OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL.</p>
<p>I do not think you will find up-to-date list, programs are changing, you can find several lists, you have to research every one, see which is most reliable, visit web site of each school of your interest and contact schools directly in case of quesions or if you feel that you need up-to-date confirmation. Sounds time consuming, but these research is worth it, reading books (most likely absolete info) seems to be waste of time. BTW, when you have your own list, then it is worthwhile to visit every school possibly multiple times to see if it matches what you are looking for (and your personality and wide range of interests). You are going to be there for a very long time, you better be happy there if you want positive results.</p>
<p>I linked a couple lists in the guide that’s stickied in this forum. No guarantee those are perfectly up to date, but books carry the same risk. You need to check any list you come across regardless.</p>
<p>Pick out about a dozen of the 35 combined programs and research their college sites on the web to ge specifics. The books are not as up to date as these forums with their lists.</p>
<p>Get a copy of Michelle Hernandez’s A is for Admission. Why? The ivies have the same 5 to 10 percent chance and many things are similar. Learn why the summer before senior year you must t ry to get a school interview by the admission officer for your region and try to get them to know you.</p>
<p>Visit schools that are your favorites at least twice and fill out the contact cards to show you are not a ghost applicant. Attach a photo to app so officer will remember you and do not call him/her more than once a month. Learn about the ranking formula that uses GPA, SAT and class ranking. </p>
<p>I also truly believe picking a field of medicine that needs more doctors such as Ped neurology,Ped rheumotology etc and learning about so you can speak without notes separates you for the pack. The med school interviews do not ask HS students the medical questions that they ask college seniors. However, they are tired of the “I want to help people” answers even with someone with hundreds of hours volunteering/shadowing. You need to stick out from the pack.</p>