Hey guys, I’m just wondering if any of you can tell me my chances of making it into the following schools/programs…
Plan on double majoring in Biomedical Engineering + Music OR Neuroscience + Music
- Columbia University
- NYU BA/DDS
- Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program
- Brown University PLME
- Northwestern University HPME
- UPenn BA/DMD
- Cornell University
- John Hopkins
- Duke University
- Brooklyn College BA/MD
- Hofstra BS/MD 4+4
- Stony Brook SFM or SFDM
- Adelphi University BA/DDS or BA/MD
- New York Institute of Technology BS/DO
SAT I (breakdown): 1570- 800 Math 770 Reading/Writing
ACT (breakdown): 35C- 33E, 35M, 34R, 36S
SAT II: 800 Math II, 800 Biology M, 770 Chemistry
Unweighted GPA (out of 100): 95
Weighted GPA: 104
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): N/A
AP (place score in parenthesis): Junior- AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, AP United States History, AP English Language and Composition Freshman- AP World History (4), AP Statistics (4)
IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
Senior Year Course Load: AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Comparative Government and Politics, Science Research 4, Wind Ensemble
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): - Science Engineering Fair 1st Place, Science Congress 1st Place, All-County Alto Saxophonist, Columbus Day Marching Band Parade in New York City 1st Place (3x), AP National Scholar with Distinction
Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):
*National Honor Society
*Science Honor Society - Peer Tutoring
Math Honor Society - Peer Tutoring, Math Team Competitions
Social Studies Honor Society
English Honor Society
*Tri-M Honor Society- Played Recitals at Town Ceremonies, Schools for Mentally Ill Children and for various other occasions.
*Pre-Medicine Club- Introduced the HOSA Chapter
*Key Club
*Environmental Club- Recycling every week, collecting plastic water bottles for fundraisers
*STEM Club
Junior Varsity and Varsity Lacrosse
Research and Internships
- MOSTEC @ MIT
- High School Summer Research Program
- Research Mentorship
Feinstein Institute Summer Visiting Scholars Program
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Research Mentorship
New York University School of Medicine Mini Meds/ Research Mentorship Program
New York University Biomaterial Research Mentorship
Environmental Research Mentorship at Stony Brook University - Mount Sinai Hospital Research Assistant
- Internship with New York State Senator
Healthcare-Related Activities:
- Physician Shadowing at an Urgent Care Facility for 100 Hours
- EMT-B Certification
- Hospital Volunteering 200 Hrs
- Youth Ambassador of a Medical Nonprofit Organization
- NYU College of Dentistry Saturday Academy
- Rutgers School of Dental Medicine Decision for Dentistry Program
- Dental Office Shadowing for 50 Hours
- Annual NYU Oral Cancer Walk
Music (Instrumental)
Saxophone:
Alto Saxophone in Wind Ensemble
Alto Saxophone in All-County
Tenor Saxophone in Jazz Ensemble
Alto Saxophone in Marching Band (seen on national TV)
NYSSMA- All-State Auditions Sophomore and Junior Year (Level 6 NYSSMA Solos)
Church Choir- Soprano Saxophone
I have played solos for many private events such as weddings, sweet sixteens, holy communions, nonprofit fundraisers, national conventions, etc.
Youth Ambassador of a Musical Institute in Queens, New York
Volunteer/Community service
- Ronald Mcdonald House Volunteer
- Fire Department Junior Volunteer
- Hospital Volunteering 200 Hrs
- Soup Kitchen Volunteer
- Homeless Runs in Manhattan
- Active Church Member
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Scholar K-12
Jesus Youth Member 8-12
Altar Service 9-12
Ushering 9-12
Choir 9-12
“Clean The Church” Initiative
State (if domestic applicant): New York
Country (if international applicant): United States of America
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: South Indian
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: 180K+
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): N/A
I am currently halfway into my Junior Year. I am fully aware that most of the schools/programs on my list are big reaches (especially with my moderate GPA and lack of Major Awards), but I would like to know my actual chances and whether or not I should look into more BS/MD programs.