Need Help For BS/MD!

Pre-Med & Medical School Multiple Degree Programs
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<p>Hi, I would like to know what I can do to improve my chances of getting into a BS/MD program.</p>

<p>I am a sophomore (will be junior for 2012-2013 school year)</p>

<p>Here are my stats:</p>

<p>ACT: 33
GPA: 4.0 unweighted
Class Rank: 1</p>

<p>APs Next Year: Chemistry, Biology, US History, English Language and Compositon (I expect a 5 in all except possibly English, in which case would be a 4)</p>

<p>APs Senior Year: Calculus, Physics, Anatomy, English Literature and Composition, Statistics</p>

<p>ECs: Science Olympiad, Bowling Team, Bowling League, Spanish Club, Various Volunteering at many places (e.g. Caroling, Environmental Clean Ups, etc.)</p>

<p>ECs Next Year (These are not allowed prior to junior year): NHS, Beta Club, in addition to the one's stated above</p>

<p>I have volunteered at the local hospital and shadowed many doctors.</p>

<p>I come from a very poor and rural Kentucky area if that affects anything. 3 school districts within 30 minutes of me have been ranked in the top 10 poorest school systems in the nation.</p>

<p>I hope to get into the University of Kentucky's Program, however, I am open to other possibilities.</p>

<p>I am a very independent learner and willing to do hard work to achieve my goals. If you could please help me out and tell me anything I could work on or what I need to do in addition, I would very much appreciate it.</p>

<p>Thank you.</p>

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<p>Please. Any input would be helpful.</p>

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<p>You seem like a very bright person! (in my humble opinion)
It’s great that you’ve got confidence in your abilities to do well on your APs, but junior year can be pretty rough, so I would just focus on trying to do well next school year.
For these programs, research seems to be a pretty big deal, so I’d start looking into labs that you could work at next summer (or even this summer? if its not too late already).</p>

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<p>A higher ACT would help, but your current score is probably still competitive. Make sure to check if your program requires any SAT subject tests. Research would definitely help but it isn’t needed at any but the top programs.</p>

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<p>If you are applying to Kentucky, why not also to Cinci DAP and other Ohio bs/md programs? Best wishes!</p>

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<p>Yes I will be taking the SAT next year, and I will also be applying to more programs than just Kentucky’s. </p>

<p>Thank you for your suggestions!</p>