-Howard University 6 year BS/MD-

<p>I haven't seen any threads dedicated to the program. Since there are threads for Northwestern, UMKC, and PSU, I'd thought creating a thread for Howard would be a good addition. In order to keep this from being a spam post, I'm going to start off with some (very legitimate) questions.</p>

<p>-What are the stats needed to get into this program (average SAT/SAT II/ACT scores, GPA, etc.)? (I can't find them anywhere)
-Is it a guaranteed or provisional?
-What percentage of graduates match into their residency of choice?
-What is the average STEP I score?
-How good are their clinical rotations?
-How much will it cost, and are there any scholarships available for this program?</p>

<p>These are all questions that I've had about this program, and I've never been able to find an answer. Countless google searches have produced nothing, unfortunately.</p>

<p>[M.D</a>. Program - College of Medicine - Howard University](<a href=“http://medicine.howard.edu/education/programs/degrees.htm]M.D”>http://medicine.howard.edu/education/programs/degrees.htm)</p>

<p>“BS/MD requirements for entering into the College of Medicine include: Minimum science GPA of 3.25; minimum overall GPA of 3.5; minimum total MCAT score of 24; strong interview and supportive letters of recommendation.”</p>

<p>Those are matriculation requirements. I was asking what are the requirements that you would need in order to be considered for their BS/MD program altogether.</p>

<p>Yes. I have been looking for stats too but I have heard mixed messages. I heard that they take lower stats so the students will work in underdeveloped areas (If that makes sense). I am de3finately intersted in the program and pray that I get in.</p>

<p>Also, does anyone know what dates they get back to applicants concerning interviews and acceptances?</p>

<p>@ COMBINED: are you applying this year? Is Howard your top choice?</p>

<p>I’m a Junior, so not until September of this year.</p>

<p>Forgot to answer the other question. Yes, Howard is a top choice, but it’s not my first choice. More like my third. My first and second choice programs are programs in my state (NY). My top choice is the 8 year Stonybrook program and my second choice is the 8 year program with SUNY Downstate.</p>

<p>I am a senior so I have already applied and I will definately tell you guys if I get in. But, someone I know attended the school (late 90’s-ish -> entry date into BS/MD) and he said that it wasn’t that hard to get in. But, the demand for such a program has probably increased drematically… so I don’t know (but, I hope I get in).</p>

<p>Chance me someone (pretty desperate & have put it @ a bunch of place - lol)
<be honest=“”> Here we go…</be></p>

<p>Also please chance me:
Sat 1:
math- 770
writing- 690
reading- 690</p>

<p>SAT II:
Chemistry- 770
Math 1- 700</p>

<p>AP classes taken- AP Chem. (5), AP Comp. Sci A (5), AP Comp. Sci. AB (5), English Lang. (3)
Senior AP Classes: AP Physics C, AP Calculus AB, AP English Lit./Comp., AP Biology</p>

<p>Unweighted GPA: 3.75
Weighted: 3.826
(I messed up Freshman year, but I definately have a strong upward trend, unweighted GPA: 9th: 3.4ish -> 10th: 3.7-> 3.85). * and I started taking much harder classes each year. </p>

<p>Extra Curricular: *Co-founder of education (medicine related and proliferation of education to needy) non-profit. (Main one)</p>

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<p>No, that doesn’t make any sense and could be interpreted as offensive. An applicant’s background, essay, and ECs are a far better indicator of whether he or she wants to eventually work in an underdeveloped area.</p>

<p>Why doesn’t anyone know the stats to get in this program? It seems like it’s such a mystery…</p>

<p>You might be looking in the wrong places. It’s easily found in the MSAR. For the 08-09 class, average SAT 2000 and GPA 3.7, ACT range 26-30, “expected” to be in top 5 percent of high school class.</p>

<p>Sorry. I didn’t mean to be offensive, I was just sharing what I had heard on other forums. But, I agree that doesn’t make sense.</p>

<p>At schrizto: Where did you find this information? I looked at MSAR but, I couldn’t find it.</p>

<p>A profile of most BS/MD programs is in every edition of the MSAR. The info was from the '10-'11 edition.</p>

<p>When do we hear back for an interview?</p>

<p>I think we’re supposed to hear back by the end of this month (for intervews) -> I’m so nervous…</p>

<p>Nice thanks for the info Daksh3. Btw did u receive any scholarship from howard?</p>

<p>Is it true that Howard offers a scholarship to those who score in a certain SAT range?</p>

<p>yeah pretty much. I had a decent gpa and a good ACT/SAT score and I got free tuition and room and board off</p>

<p>For all 6 years or just the UG portion…or the med school portion?</p>

<p>Its just for the undergraduate portion…so for two years excluding summer sessions. But this ends up saving approximately 50 grand with a 1350+SAT/30+ACT so not bad at all. Do you by any chance know when we find out about interviews/final decision?? Im so desperate for any info regarding this program since its impossible to find any.</p>

<p>They are still processing my regular application b/c of the snow (should be in soon). Did you get any scholarship? - I really just need to get into the BS/MD program (that’s what really matters to me).</p>