BS/MD program...desperate help...

Pre-Med & Medical School Multiple Degree Programs
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<p>Here is my profile...</p>

<p>16 (skipped 1st grade), going to be a senior, live on east side of Houston, not many students leave the area for college</p>

<p>ranked 1st or 2nd in school out of 998 kids</p>

<p>not the best test taker...only 1900 on SAT, but will take again in october</p>

<p>i take calc AB/BC, bio AP, govt AP, eco AP, physics AP, psych AP, eng AP</p>

<p>used to take AP USH, WH AP, and Eng AP</p>

<p>class rep, VP of nat. tech honor society, national honor society, HOSA, science club, gents (high school frat), planning to start a young dems club, </p>

<p>active youth member..</p>

<p>played on local sports teams, work on a mission in Mexico (build houses, teach kids), </p>

<p>400 vol hours in medical field...
cath lab, medical records, physical therapy clinic, nurses station</p>

<p>what can i do to help this summer (step by step will help)</p>

<p>i really want to do this...so please, HELP!!</p>

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<p>This summer you need to be prepping like mad for your SAT test. You NEED to up your score by 250-300 points to have a realistic shot at a program (number varies among programs). Also, have you considered trying the ACT? You haven’t taken any SAT II tests? Stay involved in medicine related EC and volunteer work.</p>

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<p>is it okay if i take history and math for subject tests?</p>

<p>also, do i tell collleges that i will send scores later?</p>

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<p>SAT needs to be much higher. They might look negatively at your age - do not advertise it, keep low profile about it. Try to take ACT. There are a lot of people who have much higher ACT than corresponding SAT. Good luck!</p>

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<p>i want to know…</p>

<p>is it too late to take the ACT??</p>

<p>or can i take the subject tests as alternates…</p>

<p>and how do i notify the programs i’m applying to that i will be taking these tests later…</p>

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<ol>
<li>take SAT again</li>
<li>do some research</li>
</ol>

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<p>research on what?</p>

<p>do I have a shot…</p>

<p>i know i will do good on my SAT, i’ve taken so many practice ones, and i got a 2200, i just got overconfident…</p>

<p>somebody please help!</p>

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<p>^ They meant Research in Med. lab. However, I believe, though, that 400 hrs of volunteering is enough. </p>

<p>You would have a shot if you get SAT higher or get high score in ACT, as it is mentioned above. </p>

<p>what can i do to help this summer - Practice tons for your tests (particularly, math) to get you score higher. Would be a shame to loose your chance because of test score, you got everything else.</p>

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<p>if you get a good SAT score, you’re pretty much set.</p>

<p>you dont need research at all. you already have great med ECs.</p>

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<p>thank you so much for the confidence boost..</p>

<p>do u guys think that if i score like a 2200 + and take subject tests and do good…that i’ll have a shot??</p>

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<p>yea you’ll have an excellent shot at any program if you score 2200+</p>

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<p>and is it okay if i am going to take it the second time?</p>

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<p>yea its fine.</p>

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<p>would it help if i mentioned that i made a movie, and it was a local hit?? (lol)</p>

<p>what do u guys think i should improve on during the senior year…im taking all AP classes,</p>

<p>but there’s something that happened last year…i only got a 2 on Calc AB exam, b/c our teacher was horrendous…</p>

<p>but i’m taking Calc BC, and if i do good, it will replace that grade…</p>

<p>will i be okay?</p>

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<p>you dont have to report bad ap scores if you dont want to…so its ok.</p>

<p>idk about the movie. if you think its important, then mention it. wont really help for the programs imo.</p>

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<p>In my experience these programs are not only looking for passion about medicine, they want passion in whatever you love to do. Was this movie a major time commitment? Send them a copy on DVD. It certainly can’t hurt. In one of D’s interviews, they talked more about her 6 years of year-round volleyball than anything related to medicine - and she was accepted.</p>

<p>But your SAT definitely needs improvement and SAT II’s should include a science.</p>

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<p>what else do you guys think i should improve on besides SAT…</p>

<p>is it too late to take subject tests, b/c i don’t think im ready…</p>

<p>and zzzboy…how do i refrain from reporting those scores…</p>

<p>does it matter what u get on those scores?</p>

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<p>thanks…</p>

<p>i’m sure i can do more than that…</p>

<p>i also want to know whether it’s late, b/c i might consider taking these subject tests:</p>

<p>Math, US hist, science (either physics or bio)</p>

<p>but it’s not too late, right??</p>

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<p>somebody plse answer my questions?</p>

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<p>SAT II scores are important, not like AP scores.</p>

<p>Some programs REQUIRE 2 or more SAT II’s. You’ll need to check the ones in which you are interested.</p>