<p>Well umer, it seems like you've been giving it your all this year in high school. Considering that you made bascially all "A's" in your science based classes, I think that you definetly have the grades (and ambition). The only obstacle that may be hindering your chance of getting in is the fact that admission in pakistan for foreign students like yourself is based on a "quota system," meaning unlike here in the U.S. where if you got the grades then your're automatically accepted into any college, in Pakistan however there are a limited number of seats for foreign students. Thereby meaning for instance there may be only 100 seats available total out of all the public medical colleges and 1000 or more foreign applicants from around the world all competing for a seat among the 100 limit. As the process goes, those whose IBCC scores rests along (for example) the maximum scale of 1100 are considered for the top public medical schools in Pakistan like King Edward, Allama Iqbal and so forth. These days anything below a 800 will not get you in. That was the standard when I applied back in 2005, hence there is more competition as the years progress. So if you're IBCC score is along the 850 to 900, then I think you're in a good position, the higher the better obviously. </p>
<p>As for the SAT, that does help. But I took the ACT so I doubt that that would be a criteria. However, if your applying for admission in a private medical college (not public) then yes, you should take it. For instance, you must have taken the MCAT or SAT to even be considered for Aga Khan Medical College. Even for that I believe there is a minimum score that you must obtain, to even qualify for admission. Primarily for government/public medical schools, your IBCC score is what will determine if you get in or not. </p>
<p>You mentioned in your post that you did some research with an M.D., although experience is always a benefit, in this scenario, the commitee will not even be interested in any extracurricular work, just your IBCC score. When I applied, I submitted a portfolio with all my accomplishments and recognitions and the Admissions committee would not even look at it or accept it. They were primarily concerned with my IBCC score. So if I haven't emphasized the importance of your IBCC score, let me reiterate the fact that this measurement will determine your acceptance or rejection. </p>
<p>As for naming possible medical schools, I really can't do that considering I don't know your IBCC score. You will however, be given the option of listing 6 choices of the schools that you would be interested in, but that will in no way guarantee if you actually get into the school of your choice. Case in point: say I list Nishtar Medical College as my top choice and my score is 890. Say the college has 12 foreign seats available (not the exact number) and there are 14 candidates that have a higher score than me, then those 12 out of 14 will get into Nishtar if that was their first choice. If this sounds confusing I apologize, I believe your friends would be better at clarifying the process.</p>
<p>Good luck, and I hope I answered your questions.</p>