Do i have a shot at any bs/md programs?

Pre-Med & Medical School Multiple Degree Programs
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<p>Main:
3.9 UW GPA, 4.44 W GPA
class rank: 2/329
2200 SAT (780 Math, 700 Critical Reading, 720 Writing)
7 AP exams. AP US History (3), AP Chemistry (4), AP Physics B, AP Calculus AB , AP English Lang (3), AP English Lit, AP Biology
8 AP Classes</p>

<p>Extra Curricular:
Vice President of Science Club
President/Founder of UNICEF club at our school
Co Captain of Tennis
Math Team
National Honor Society
National Math HS
World Language HS
Tutored students in Algebra 2/Pre-Calculus, and Chemistry (Around 50 hours)
Shadowed a local physician (two summers, one fall)
Volunteered for Walk for Autism (organizing, setting up stands) twice
Volunteered at Local Mosque Summer of 2010 (Around 50 hours)
Initiated service projects through UNICEF
Took an online course</p>

<p>Awards:
Rensselaer Medal Award for science and math (given to one junior per class)
TSA Silver Achievement Pin
Academic Achievement Award (9, 10 & 11)
AP Scholar</p>

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<p>Your chances really depend upon what state you live in. However, just based on your stats, you seem to have a good chance at some mid-tier programs. I think the major issue in your application lies in your extra-curricular activities, because you lack a substantial amount of medically-oriented activities. I am assuming you are a senior, so it may be a little late, so you might have quite an up-hill battle proving that you belong to the medical field. If your still in the application process, check out my site, aamed.webs.com, for essay questions and interview prep. G’luck!</p>

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<p>Would you consider the Drexel, UMDNJ, and AMC (Union) programs mid tier?</p>

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<p>Yes, I would, although as I said, you may have some issues with the process due to your lack of medical extra-curriculars.</p>

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<p>What is my chance at some of the BS/DO programs?</p>

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<p>I’m considering DO because either way I do become a doctor, fully licensed and easily capable of getting a internal med or psychiatry residency (which are my interests anyways). </p>

<p>My point is, what are your views toward BS/DO, bsmd11?</p>

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<p>At this stage in your career, you have no way of knowing what specialty you want to go into. I suggest keeping your options as open as possible. DO is a fine alternative but it should be a last resort, not a first choice. The fact of the matter is, there are fewer osteopathic specialist residency spots available proportionally, making it much more difficult later on if you decide to do a non-primary care speciality.</p>

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<p>Take a look at Chapman University. They have a great pre-health science program. They’re also planning a medical school.</p>

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<p>By the way, my sat score isn’t a 2200, that is simply what I hope to get. Oh well I know I’m probably going to end up getting into only one program (if I’m lucky) and if not the traditional route looks good right about now.</p>

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<p>Well, from my little knowledge of bs/do programs, you should have a significantly greater chance of getting into one of those.</p>