Chances at Accelerated Med Program?

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<p>I’m going to be a senior in just a couple of days and I’m weighing my college options. I want to be a doctor so I’m interested in BU’s Accelerated Medicine program. I understand that it’s VERY competitive, so I know that my chances are low but here’s my BASIC statics.</p>

<p>SAT: 2180 [re-take in Oct.]
Haven’t taken any SAT II’s yet so I’m taking them in November…I’m taking Chemistry, Math 2, and I haven’t decided on a third SAT II
GPA: ~96 UW, ~99 W (or more, I’m not sure how the weighting works at my school)
Rank: don’t know yet, definitely 10% if not more
APs: 10 by the end of senior year; got 5 on AP Chem (which I think BU likes) and taking AP Calc this year</p>

<p>I’m decently involved in clubs and I’ve had 5-7 leadership positions through various clubs and activities I’ve taken on.</p>

<p>No major awards besides for AP Scholar and minor school ones.</p>

<p>I realize that research experience and community service are a big part of the whole admissions process. All I have is 235+ hours of service at a local hospital, some service at my church and library…and that’s it. I applied for some summer lab programs but didn’t get accepted.</p>

<p>So my question is…without any outside lab/research/medical internship experience, should I bother to apply for this program? Please be honest; it’ll only help me prioritize. </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Im applying too and my chances are lower than yours i have a 1950 on sats and about 40 hours at a hospital. Id still apply and if u dont just go to BU for premed and apply to their med school afterwards. My question is wether or not u r considered for BU if u already apply to the accelerated program or do u apply seperatly?</p>

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<p>You need to apply to the accelerated program separately from BU normal application. They have different deadlines and requirements so make sure you look into that if you do apply. </p>

<p>Thanks for your response and good luck!</p>

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<p>I’m applying for the direct medical program there at the moment. If you don’t mind me asking… did you get accepted?</p>

<p>Also… what do you think my chances are to get accepted with a 2200 SAT and 34 ACT?</p>