<p>How hard is this to get into? What r the stats of people who get in?</p>
<p>The program changed drastically since last year, and I think it will be easier to get into this year. They moved it from 6 years to 7 or 8 years increased the GPA you must maintain and increased the MCAT score. I know 3 of the 4 BA/MD hopefuls were all turned away from applying to the University of Miami's program even though we live in south florida. So I would have to tell you the program is easier to get into, but make sure you know the requirements. good luck!</p>
<p>How is University of Miami BS/Md program?</p>
<p>i thought the campus was awesome, the program was ridiculous</p>
<p>I've applied to the program but now im just waiting. I live in California so I had a question: do they prefer in-state students for the program?</p>
<p>most programs prefer in-state student. i do not know why university of miami would be an exceptoin</p>
<p>what about the upper end of the top-tier programs (northwestern and penn state are my main concerns) with respect to in-state preference?</p>
<p>I have no idea about Penn State, but Northwestern is not very biased towards location!!!</p>
<p>my cousin goes to miami (hes from fl) and they do favor instate heavily (according to him and other people)</p>
<p>his SAT was 1500, he took 5 AP Classes (got 5s on all) junior year, NHS Prez, IB grad, lotta EC; others with him in the program have perfect SAT scores, etc.</p>
<p>BUT---that was before the program was changed. Its supposed to be easier now for us because its not as 'guaranteed' anymore. And its longer too.</p>
<p>they do favor instate people. However at my school last year, 8 applied to Miami's program and 3 got in. This year 7 are applying to programs and none of us are applying to Miami's because we all feel it is ridiculous.</p>
<p>Buckwald, are you from FL?</p>
<p>Just curious...</p>
<p>yes sir, I am a florida resident</p>
<p>Mikespan32,
What you mean by 'not guaranteed' any more.</p>
<p>why do they favor instate students?</p>
<p>asking wrong person why almost all colleges like in-state students</p>
<p>for the miami bs/md. you need a minimum of a 1400 SAT, top 5% rank, and need to take 3 SAT IIs, and scores dont matter that much. i got that from the booklet they sent me.</p>
<p>mail4nrs, </p>
<p>The Miami program now requires you to get a 30 on the MCAT (like many other BA/MD programs) but it didnt before. They're also raising the number of credits you need as an undergrad to get a degree.</p>
<p>i'm a senior in high school and i wanted to know my chances in getting into UM's b.s./m.d. program
i got a 33 on my ACTs and a 1380 on my SATs
I have 360 hours of community service, 53 of which were done at the FL hospital
I'm involved in NHS, Beta Club (treasurer for next year), SGA, Key Club ( secretary last year, and Spanish National Honor Society
I regularly donate blood at my school's blood drive.
I took the SAT 2 in chemistry (610), biology (670), math 2 (730), US history (640), and literature (650)
I've taken six AP classes and received fours and fives on all of them. I'm planning on taking six more next year.
I'm also in the running for valedictorian.</p>
<p>besides ur ACT, ur STANDARDIZED testing is a little low (610 on chem). valedictorian would be a huge plus. and the hospital volunteering is good. see if u can shadow a physician or some other unique EC.
idk how selective the miami program is but id think u have a shot at an interview</p>
<p>I think being from FL will help you. Good luck. The admissions staff is very nice and helpful - you should visit and try to meet Joe Montgomery - he's head of the combined med pgm... Get your application in early (I think you need to apply before the regular date - think they have early action)...I think all the combined programs that my son looked at required the SAT II Chem score so you may want to consider retaking that if you can find time to study for it. Most candidates we met had 700+ in all their tests, esp math and science.</p>