<p>I posted this on Chances section but most of the colleges I am applying for BA/MD programs so I think it would be better here. Please help! Thanks!</p>
<p>Race: Indian (has an effect? Probably will make it harder for me?)
Gender: M
Location: Ohio
Class of 2009 High School</p>
<p>GPA - Weighted: 4.150</p>
<p>Scores:</p>
<p>ACT: 34 (took only once)
SAT Superscore: 1450/1600 (took twice)</p>
<p>SAT II Math Level 2 (IIC): 800
SAT II Chemistry: 750</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
National Honor Society
Math Club
Mentoring Program</p>
<p>Sports
Wrestling - Varisty for 2 years in 2 years
Tennis - Varisty 1 year, played 3 so far</p>
<p>Volunteer/Service Work:
Hospital Volunteer ~ Expecting 100 hours
Soon to get a job</p>
<p>Summer Programs:
NYLF
Another University Program</p>
<p>Colleges I am applying to:
Johns Hopkins HPME (do they have one?)
NEOUCOM BS/MD
Case Western BA/MD
Northwestern HPME Program
Ohio State University
Georgetown 7-year program</p>
<p>im gonna have to say close to 0% for all those programs unless your hospital volunteering is a significant medical experience. you need medical EC's up the ass for these programs. go look for some this summerrrr.</p>
<p>you could get some research by emailing random professors at nearby universities. you could call local doctors and ask if you could shadow them. you could work in the OR and stuff through your schools ROP program (but its a bit too late for that). maybe volunteer in a health clinic or something.</p>
<p>look through the stats profiles of the posters in this forum and see what they did to get an idea.</p>
<p>Yes, I agree your academic stats (with respect to test scores are very good), although you didn't include your rank so 4.150 really doesn't tell me anything. I am assuming you're on a system where for Honors classes an A = 5 grade points and for regular classes an A = 4 grade points. Also, if I remember correctly, you need 3 SAT II exams for the more competitive BA/MD programs, so you need one more.</p>
<p>You need to go here Curriculum</a> Directory
it's not a complete list and neither is MSAR book which lists all the the medical schools and at the beginning they have a section of combined degree programs but it's a start. I guess you could go individually to each med schools website and search for BA/MD or BS/MD programs as well.</p>
<p>I do agree that your chances are greatly affected by your volunteering activity. Remember, these programs want students who are not only academically strong but also show a strong commitment to pursue medicine and doing one hospital thing even if for 100 hours won't cut it.</p>
<p>Other ideas: volunteering at children's hospitals esp. those affected by leukemia, nursing home, maybe if you're close to the Cleveland Clinic or Case Western where you can get involved in research opportunities or at an Ohio medical school or basic science projects at a University close to you.</p>
<p>Just for FYI, you may want to be aware of NEOUCOM BS/MD program, I heard bad things about that program, back when I applied to these type of programs and that students weren't too happy. Just remember as you are researching these programs that all programs are DEFINITELY not created equal. Do your research and go on Google or Student Doctor Network and search for people's experiences at these programs. Don't just go based off of university brochures and propaganda.</p>
<p>OSU program accepts applications only from National Semifinalists and you have to be confirmed Finalist to get admitted. If you considering OSU and NEOUCOM, why not other Ohio programs?</p>
<p>I am applying to OSU just as safety as doing undergrad then applying for med school. As for rank, I am under top 15%. </p>
<p>Thanks for the links. The thing is I am going to have around 100 hours for Early Action, you think I should apply Regular Decision with possibly 200 hours of volunteer of hours?</p>
<p>If you are applying to OSU, strongly recommend check out Biomedical Science major. It is NOT combined program. However, they take about 25 people (interview by invitation) and completely prepare them for applying to Med. school. We went to info sessions and were impressed.
As far as PPSP at Case Western, my D. applied in 2007. She graduated at the topof her class from very copetitive private school, she had over 300 hrs working in med. research lab and Case Western swim coach was very interested in her. Well, with all of that, she was rejected before interview. So, do not get disappointed if it happen to you.
And as I mentioned above, there are other combined medical programs in Ohio with med. schools ranked higher than NEOUCOM.<br>
You have good stats, definately will get into NEOUCOM.</p>
<p>MiamiDAP thank you very much! This summer I am going to work my butt off getting shadowing and more hospital hours + other volunteer hours, you guys gave me the motivation :)! I will definitely search for some good med programs in Ohio, if you have any links please feel free to share. Thanks again.</p>
<p>My D. is at Miami (Oxford) in Dual Admission program with Cincinnati med. School. She likes it. Undergrads are at Miami, Cinci, Dayton. They accept 10 to each. University of Toledo has 2 combined programs - one biomedical engineering, another biology major in undergrad.</p>
<p>I'll preface my comment by saying that ba/md admissions are pretty much a crapshoot.</p>
<p>The way I see it, once you meet certain criteria you are as eligible as the next guy, but only a certain number can get in. This is where medical experiences play a role.</p>
<p>Thus, I would say, work on really showing that you understand what you are getting into. Shadow a doctor, volunteer at a hospital, etc.</p>
<p>Also, consider a wider range of programs. Consider both ba/md programs and regular undergrad universities.</p>