<p>Getting into a BSMD program is obviously harder than getting into the school. But as an applicant am I first considered in the entire pool of applicants for the school and then considered for the program or am I considered in only the BS MD applicant pool to get into the school?</p>
<p>Reason being I'm thinking about applying to the Rice Baylor program which is extremely difficult. But I also would definitely consider Rice purely for a major. If I apply for the program do I have a lower chance of getting accepted into just Rice than if I apply regular decision without the program?</p>