Chance me for following BS/MD programs?

Pre-Med & Medical School Multiple Degree Programs
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<p>School Type: Public, Competitive in NJ
Race: Indian :(
Gender: Male
Rank: School doesn't rank individually, top 5%
GPA: 3.95 unweighter, 4.67 weighted
SAT Score: 2400 single sitting
SAT II: Math II-800, Bio. M- 790, USH-800, Physics-710 (wont submit), SAT Chem- will take in October
APs: AP Biology(self-studied 5), AP Statistics (5), AP Chemistry (self-studied 4), AP Environmental Science (self-studied 5), AP English Language (self studied 5), AP Computer Science A (4), AP Calculus BC (5), AP USH (5), AP Latin (3)
Senior Course-load: Multivariable differentials, H. English 12, AP Econ, AP Psych, AP Bio, AP Chem.
Major Accolades: USABO semis x 3, National Latin Exam Gold Medalist, AP National Scholar, top 15 in state for both Biology I and Biology II science league</p>

<p>Extra-Curriculars: Future Physicians of America (member)-4 years, Cross-Country 2 years, Columbia Science Honor's Program (11-12)-take science classes at Columbia every Saturday, Public Speaking Class (9-12)- class offered to improve public speaking skills-practice prepared speeches and improptus, Science League- partake in the NJSL competitions as well as bio olympiads, part of the first aid squad, NHS (President), Waksman (President) in school, FBLA-competed in regional events, newspaper-wrote articles, Math Team- participated in NJ Math League and Shore and received smaller accolades</p>

<p>Volunteer: Volunteer at local hospital-converse with patients, assist nurses- 100+ hours, volunteer at local library in Reading Buddies program-foster literature in young children- 30+ hours, EMT on squad- assist in calls -150+ hours</p>

<p>Research: Waksman Student Scholars Program @ RU- learned lab techniques, set up minipreps and used bioinformatics to sequence DNA from a plant species, will get some sequences published coming soon. Have also independently worked on research project in school of bacterial growth</p>

<p>Work Experience: Tutoring for the SAT, have also written a book to sell</p>

<p>Shadowed doctors in India: Got to see an open heart surgery as well an eye operation being performed.</p>

<p>Any suggestions, tips? So what do you think my chances are at the following med programs:
TCNJ/UMDNJ - 7 year
Boston University - 7 year med
Drexel/Drexel-7 year med
GWU/GWU-7 year med
Lehigh/University of Penn - dental 7 year
U Miami HPME-7 year med
RU NEWARK/UMDNJ - 7 year med
Northwestern HPME- 7year med
Penn State- 6 year med
RPI/AMC-7 year med
Villanova/Drexel- 7 year med
Brown U/ Alpert-8 year
CWRU- 8 year med
Union Albany-8 year med
SBU/GW- 8 year med
Thanks!</p>

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<p>I would consider Wal-Mart…dont think you are cut out for UNIVERSITY(LOL)</p>

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<p>wait, i dont get the joke? why are you emphasizing UNIVERSITY? also, i get the sense you think im trolling, this is a legitimate question.</p>

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<p>I honestly think you have a really good for chance on all those schools! A school that rejects you rejects you would be at a great loss. Do you mind if I ask what your book is about?</p>

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<p>hey thanks for the reply eligarar, idk i think i have the best chance at tcnj/umdnj cause im in state but idk any advice to strengthen my resume? and lol im sorry i should have clarified my book is a guide to the SAT. not like a novel or anything.</p>

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<p>Oh. But you’ve still good a great chance</p>

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<p>was just kidding…you have amazing stats and you will get into a few programs…if you have legitimate presence in an interview exchange</p>

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<p>@ silverwad -oh i see you bring up a “legitimate” factor, how do you suggest going about these interviews?</p>

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<p>I have spoken, at length, to a number of adcom physicians and they understand that applicants are 17/18 years old, BUT…they are looking for those with stats AND present with maturity of a 21 to 24 year old. The standard of interview is that of the “usual” path to med school…most of which have completed their BS AND some with GAP experience/education/wisdom. So, basically…they are looking for high school seniors with the presence and communicative SAVVY of a 21/24 year old…there is NO SLACK for being 17 as if they might surmise that you’d be ready in 4 years! They are looking for CERTAINTY of maturity…they already know you can handle the academic load/challenge as evidenced by stats/AP/SAT?etc…they need to know that you can communicate your skill set, fit in…without drooling, foaming at the mouth, picking your nose, or tugging on your Justin Biebs pants. YES…they know you are 17/18 and they are looking to welcome you into the fold…BUT you MUST have the “PRESENCE” and confidence as an adult-professional-to-be, despite being only a few years post-puberty.
Its like being a baseball pitcher…you can either throw heat or you cant…they are looking for the predictability of HEAT(apologize for sports analogy)</p>

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<p>For the money Rutgers honors Presidential scholarship is a completely free ride based on merit. New Jersey’s three med schools are in the 30’s so they are about 20 grand cheaper than many private medical schools.</p>

<p>TCNJ only gives about 8 grand maximum merit out of low 20’s so it costs more than Rutgers. They are a very small state school so generally no more than 2 students are selected from any high school for general attendance, but they are in a pretty area just outside of Princeton.</p>

<p>Brown’s combined is harder than Harvard UG.</p>

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<p>You have great chances.
If you get into CWRU - UG would be either full ride or tuition free, I am positive.<br>
Best wishes!</p>

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<p>yea ive heard rutgers does give full rides, and if you’re in state it’s relatively easy. i dont know, i still think id prefer tcnj/umdnj and be willing to pay it reduces some of the stress. also @MiamiDap is that for out of state also. i understand it’s private but will tuition and grants be more generously offered to ohio residents?</p>

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<p>CWRU - private school, IS / OOS is irrelevant.</p>

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<p>Rutgers give out about 150 presidentials but I do not know residency rules. D applied to TCNJ as a safety and got in. She did not want to go to UMD because of area and would have applied to RWJ med school which just went back to Rutgers this summer. It sits on Rutgers New Brunswick campus which is nice but big. They take 15 apps from Rutgers each yr of rising juniors who want to go to med school in place of their senior year. They pay UG prices for a year of md school but a lot of competition.</p>

<p>TCNJ is named by some sources as top public school in the north and gets a lot of grads into medical school. Guidance counselors instate call it our second ivy. The Bio depart has 2 electon microscopes which is amazing for such a small school.</p>

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<p>I got Rutgers Pres OOS but I was surprisingly rejected from NJMS at all 3 places I applied (Rutgers, Stevens, and NJIT). I thought my interview looked great. Oh well, I’m happier where I am.</p>

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<p>UMD is in a very tough area and it is the trauma center for Newark, NJ. My D wanted to be a pediatric neurologist not a trauma surgeon.</p>

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<p>That’s funny, I’m thinking about trauma surgery and I thought it would be a great fit lol!</p>

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<p>@bioguy, your profile and programs you’re applying to strongly reminds me of myself a couple years ago. You have the standard stuff so you’ll get interviews at vast majority of the places–which is all we can predict here on CC. @silverwad has a point in that the interview is a completely even playing field and the decision will come down exclusively to that. It doesn’t matter how much you’ve done or how much potential you have, if the interviewer likes someone else more then they’ll easily take that person. You’re at an advantage because you have a lot of things to talk about and the scores might catch the eyes of some interviewers. Just prep well and you should get in to the programs you want to. Let me know if you have any further questions.</p>

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<p>thanks breaker746. any advice on how to prepare on the interview? any more thoughts?</p>

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<p>Well the center piece of the interview is the “why medicine” question, and the key to demonstrating your interest is by discussing your medical-related experiences in-depth. Try to develop a story for “why medicine” (e.g. when I was young I loved helping people out, decided to become a hospital volunteer-loved the patient interaction then I did “x” and found that I liked “x” about it. I came to a gradual realization that the field of medicine is very rewarding to me, etc.), and make sure to keep talking about all of the critical experiences you’ve had. Also, a critical component is making sure to show interest in each of the schools you interview with by demonstrating your knowledge about the program and asking intelligent questions regarding the specifics. Another important question is “why accelerated program.” You can give an answer along the lines of “I already know what I want, so I want to spend my undergrad with freedom pursuing things I actually want to do and start helping patients a year or two earlier than I normally would.” The interviewer you get really does influence how well you do. Some interviewers were very preoccupied and impressed w/ the resume (which you should bring because some will love you just for your scores) and others would push them away. The way admissions normally work is that all the interviewers committee and come to agreements, so interviewing well can for sure be the deciding factor. There are also the random strengths/weaknesses questions, biggest challenge, why this school, tell me about yourself variety of questions that you would get at normal college interviews (look those up, plenty of sources). Try to turn an interview in to discussion rather than a Q&A session. Best of luck, let me know when you hear about specific interviews and I can get in to a little more detail about the interview formats at each school.</p>