<p>So I really really want to be apart of this program. Can someone give me some insight on the selection process? Do they look at GPA/Grades/Test Scores or is all based on essay responses and extracurricular activities? Thanks!</p>
<p>I’m a freshman at UM and I’m actually in HSSP! While they may or may not consider grades and whatnot (I’m pretty sure they don’t, or at least not heavily), the emphasis is definitely on the essays. We were told it was a fairly selective application process, but never given any solid percentages on how many were admitted or rejected as far as I remember. I also know that we’ve been getting a lot more prospective student interest this year at Campus Days, so the selectivity could increase. Either way, though, don’t let the potential selectivity (which I honestly don’t think is too high) of the program discourage you from applying. My advice is to simply be as honest and passionate in the essays as possible. I guarantee a lot of people will write “I want to be a doctor because I want to help people,” which is a dandy goal and all, but the people reviewing the applications would much rather hear about your personal connection and commitment to healthcare professions. HSSP is not at ALL interested in crazy competitive pre-med students who only want to use the organization for a resume… they want to see your passion for your chosen (or even undecided) healthcare field, what personal experiences made you choose it, and what you’ve done so far in your life to share it with others.
The HSSP program has by far been my favorite aspect of my year here, and the people are awesome. You are exposed to so many opportunities that other freshmen won’t have, such as the chance to observe medical professionals from doctors to nurses to social workers to dietitians, and every profession in between. You also take a class each week in which a different medical professional lectures on his or her particular career path. So far, we’ve heard from emergency medicine doctors, a podiatrist, health care administrators, the dean of admissions of the UM Medical School, a pathologist, a kinesiologist, a public health specialist, a survival flight nurse (IMO, by far the coolest), and countless more in a variety of areas. There are also an abundance of opportunities for leadership and community service through the program. For anyone considering a health field, ESPECIALLY if you are somewhat undecided in which health field to pursue, HSSP is a wonderful experience with wonderful people that are, in my opinion, both extremely hard working and extremely fun to live with. Additionally, next year you get to live in a recently renovated dorm on central campus, which I’ve never been in but have heard is hotel-like.
(I realize most of that wasn’t answering your question… as far as I know, there are no solid/published answers to what you were asking, so I thought I’d just throw in some general knowledge about the program. At the very least, I hope it made you more excited to apply!)</p>
<p>HOLY ****! NOW I WANNNA GET IN SO BADLY! Gahhh.</p>
<p>My D was in HSSP five years ago in Lloyd Hall (where it will be again next year.) She enjoyed her experiences in the program and liked many of the students in HSSP. She started UMich with the intent of going to medical school, as did her roommate, although it was not the best roommate situation at the time. By senior year, very few of those that started in the pre-med track with her stayed with it, but she and her old roommate are both in medical school (D is in a medical school in Chicago and roommate is in a osteopathic school in Iowa.) Most of the students were interested in health fields, but she didn’t stay in touch with most of them after freshman year, so couldn’t tell you if they continued in those majors. Being in central campus is a huge plus and my S, who is a current freshman, is doing MRC which is in the dorm next door.</p>
<p>“My D was in HSSP five years ago in Lloyd Hall (where it will be again next year.)”</p>
<p>This is not true… “Beginning in the 2012-2013 academic year, HSSP will be re-located to Couzens Hall to embark on yet another new journey for the program. Couzens was renovated in 2011, and HSSP is excited to make a new home out of this vibrant residential community.” Taken from [url=<a href=“http://www.lsa.umich.edu/hssp/aboutus/history]History[/url”>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/hssp/aboutus/history]History[/url</a>].</p>
<p>I got declined by HSSP…though I thought my essays are very competitive. Is that possible it limits the spaces for international students? Does it only admit freshmen and students like me will not have a chance to get in in the future?</p>
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<p>QingzeXavier, they don’t have room to take everyone who applies. I don’t know how they decide. It’s mostly for freshman and its only significant benefit is that you are not on north campus. You will not want to be in the program as a sophomore.</p>
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<p>@res ipsa my D was accepted to the program (for the fall) and she’s very excited about it. So are you saying this is a 1 yr program (for freshman) and then they move on? Or can they stay for another year?</p>
<p>I think there may be some upperclassman in it but it’s mostly for freshmen. Since your D is in it, she will find out more about it when she gets there.</p>