<p>I am rising senior, and so I am getting ready to apply for colleges. Until now, I have only researched ivy league universities and other top-tier universities of ivy level. But, this past year, many of high school graduate cousins and friends have been accepted and are attending direct med programs (BS/MD in 6, 7, or 8 years). So, I have started researching some direct med programs (because they really appeal to me), but I am not really sure how the programs rank in relative to one another and how competitive they are to get into. So far, I am looking at these direct med programs:</p>
<p>Brown Direct Med
WashU Direct Med
RPI/AMC Direct Med
Northwestern HPME
Boston University Direct Med
PSU/ Jefferson Direct Med
Wayne MedStart</p>
<p>Can you guys please give some info about these programs regarding how competitive they are to get into as well as how good of programs they are? Also, could you guys add any more direct med programs that are good?</p>
<p>Extra Info: If it matters, here is some of my info
SAT: 2300
ACT: 35
GPA: 4.0 UW (4.4 W)
Medical EC's: Volunteer regularly at hospitals and nursing home, Shadowed some doctors, HOSA (nationals), Research (HSHSP)
Other EC's: A Good amount</p>
<p>It’s tough to really rank them individually, but I would say Brown, WashU, and Northwestern are top-tier, while RPI/AMC, Boston, PSU, Wayne are second-tier. They’re all phenomenal programs though</p>
<p>I would say you’re a competitive applicant given the limited information that I know about you. It’s going to be the intangibles that separate most of the applicants in the end</p>
<p>I’m a direct med student at U Miami and I got into multiple Ivy Leagues as well as Medstart like you had up there on your list with a full ride. I also got interviews for a few on your list. In summary, everyone is amazing when it comes to interviews. It really ends up being how you can set yourself apart. </p>
<p>Brown Direct Med - Obviously harder to get into than Brown regular but don’t have to be an academic powerhouse or anything. They would def. be looking a lot at the non-med ECs.
WashU Direct Med - Really difficult, equivalent to a HYPS
Drexel Programs and RPI/AMC Direct Med - Easier than ivy - academic and and EC standards are lower not to say that the program is for kids who didn’t get into ivies.
Northwestern HPME - Very difficult, equivalent to a HYPS (maybe a little easier)
Boston University Direct Med - You would want similar academic standards as applying to an ivy but they wouldn’t be looking as much for leadership etc as ivies. Overall easier.
PSU/ Jefferson Direct Med - Same as above.
Wayne MedStart - Don’t Know</p>
<p>dblazer, where did u get this info: RPI/AMC Direct Med - Easier than ivy - academic and and EC standards are lower not to say that the program is for kids who didn’t get into ivies?
Most of the 19 students this freshmen year in RPI/AMC rejected at least one ivy. And RPI is the 4 on the list of colleges where it is the hardest to get A, so their 3.5 is not that easy to maintain. My son is in the program, so my info is strictly based on facts.</p>