<p>I'm in my junior year and am interested in getting into a BA/MD program, specifically Penn State's. But from what I hear, medicine related extracurriculars play a big part in the selection process. I'm volunteering in a hospital right now and have about 30 hours at a retirement home. I've also been in my school's Health and Medical careers club for a few years. I realize that these aren't anything special, so I was wondering if anyone could suggest anything for me, at this point in my high school career? Thanks in advance</p>
<p>okay if you follow these guidelines (which I understand are hard to do), you’ll have a great shot at these programs:</p>
<p>High GPA (Top 5 percent of HS) with few APs including maybe AP Bio or AP Chem
SAT 1500 out of 1600 (M + CR)
that it as far as stats go - and of course SATIIs if your program requires it</p>
<p>now for extracurriculars (point of extracurrics is to see that you have been exposed to medicine)
hospital volunteering - many hours
some type of science research over the summer always seems to be a great addition as well as entering Intel and Westinghouse
also, shadowing a doctor and getting a recommendation from a physician could help also</p>
<p>that’s all i can think of. I believe that if you can do all that - you will get an interview - and if you shine at your interviews, you’ll be able to choose from a couple of programs.</p>
<p>That’s my advice for any high school student interested in medicine. Also, going to a program is better than not - remember, although programs don’t like it - you can always change your mind and pursue another career such as business, etc and drop out of your program</p>
<p>Thanks ■■■■■■■■. I figured research would come up as a response. I was wondering what this actually meant? Like its not like your going to research something groundbreaking right? And how do you usually get involved in things such as this? Sorry if I sound a bit naive.</p>
<p>bumping :)</p>