Boston University BS/MD 7 year program

<p>Hey. I attend a public high school in New York, and will be a Senior from 2009-2010. I am interested in attending a 7 year direct BS/MD program in college, however, from different people I have heard that these programs are indeed very selective and competitive before and after admission. Preferably I would like to get into BU's program (main goal). I was just inquiring whether I have a chance or not. I took the March 2009 SAT and scored a 2080/2400 (Math: 740, Writing: 750, CR: 590). I plan on taking it again in October 2009 with intensive studying/preparation and do intend on getting a 2200+ score. My current unweighted GPA in percentage/100 is 93. My weighted GPA in %/100 is 96.58. I am not sure about what it is in the 1-4 scale. My extracurricular activities include:
Karate (1st degree Brown belt) 5 years so far
Varsity Tennis 3 years- first doubles/3rd singles
Mathletes 5 years -currently vice pres
Science Olympiads 4 years
250 + hours of volunteer service
Music Honor Society 3 years
National Honor Society
Foreign Language Honor Society 2 years
Playing Piano 4 years
Trumpet 8 years
Have won 1 intermediate science fair in 9th grade (Nyssef Nebula)</p>

<p>I took 3 SAT II Subject tests:
World History - 680
Math Level 1 - 770
Biology M - 720
** WIll be taking Chemistry and Math Level 2 in November..</p>

<p>If all goes well with SAT and SAT 2's, what chance do I have of entrance into BU's or any other BS/MD 7 year program???</p>

<p>yes you have pretty good stats but you will need to bring up that SAT score significantly. But then again with stellar stats, you never know, its a tough program to get into, but you do have a chance.</p>

<p>people I know get into this program were admitted by HYP.</p>

<p>Without higher test scores, your chances are extremely low. But, even with higher test scores, you are missing appropriate ECs, i.e., medical-type activities, including research.</p>

<p>Good GPA, but weak SAT I and II scores. Especially in Bio M considering this program…
No focus in EC’s and nothing related to med field.</p>

<p>For perspective, a local kid I know who was accepted into the BU program (and a couple of others) had a 4.0 uw (or maybe one A-, so 3.95) from one of the top publics in Calif, 2350/35, 3x800, 4 5’s (incl. Bio, Chem, Phys), Intel semi (medical research).</p>

<p>What if I do get above a 2300/2400 on the SAT and do well on the Chemistry and Math 2 SAT II’s? My extra curriculars are not focused on the medical field but I did try to achieve an all around solid resume. Compared to the other BS/MD programs such as Drexel’s, Rice’s, and Sophie Davis’, how difficult is admission into BU’s program.</p>

<p>I tried to acquire a research position, but I was unsuccessful…</p>

<p>Hi I go to a public hs in NJ. I am entering my senior year. Here are my stats:</p>

<p>SAT: 2270–800M, 800W, 670 CR. I plan on retaking this in Oct. to raise my CR score</p>

<p>SAT2s: Chemistry 770
US History 720
Math 2 800
Biology-M 710</p>

<p>Weighted GPA: 93/100
Unweighted GPA: 95/100</p>

<p>By the time I graduate, I will have taken the following APs: Chem (93%), US History (93%), Bio (91%), Stat(93%), Econ, Calc BC, English Language and Comp(90), English Literature and Comp</p>

<p>ECs: Junior States of America-3 yrs (will run for office senior year)
NHS
Spanish Honor Society
Archives
Speech and Debate-2 years
Class Council- 1 year
Girl Scouts since kindergarten–earned Silver Award in 9th grade and will earn gold award this summer (I’m going to help develop a village in India)
Summer Science Scholars Academy at Robert Wood Johnson for 1 summer
Mini Medical School at Robert Wood Johnson
Volunteer at hopital >200 hrs</p>

<p>What are my chances of getting into any 7 year BS/MD program?</p>

<p>I’m applying to programs right now… If you don’t mind me asking… from which of the 7 yrs were you accepted?</p>

<p>hey guys so i am currently a rising junior and I am looking to apply to this program. I did a 10 week agriculture research internship over the summer, and I am now looking to immerse myself in shadowing and hospital volunteering. What would you guys say is a good amount of hours to have in both shadowing and volunteering? Also, would you consider agriculture research okay for the program? Thanks in advance!</p>

<p>I would appreciate if anyone could respond</p>

<p>So if you apply for this BS/MD program and are not one of those 20-25 students, are you totally rejected by BU or are you eligible for normal 4 year undergraduate program in say premed or bioengineering?</p>