Northwestern HPME Chances

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey guys. I have always wanted to become a doctor and HPME at Northwestern seems like a great place to begin that track. Would you mind chancing me? I will give any information that will help. FYI I also posted this on the Northwestern Forum for CC.</p>

<p>Asian-Indian/Male/Junior from Michigan</p>

<p>GPA: 4.0 (unweighted)
ACT:35
SAT: 2300, 800M, 770CR, 730W
PSAT: 223 (will most likely get semi-finalist)
SAT II: Math II-800, US History-760, taking Bio M this June and Chemistry in the Fall
Completed AP classes- US, Calc BC - 5 on Both
Current AP classes- Bio, Stats, Lang
Planned APs for next year: Physics Mechanics, Physics E&M, Chemistry, Psych
I've also taken Spanish up to the 4th year</p>

<p>Extracurriculars/Awards:</p>

<p>School Awards in Chemistry, Biology, Civics, Orchestra, Spanish, Calculus
USABO Semifinalist
Received award from local Optimist Club
Tennis Team (since 10th grade)
MENSA Member
Orchestra (9th and 10th Grade) received Most Valuable Musician Award and also highest score of 1 at statewide performance competition
HOSA (since 10th grade)-Regional Finalist and State Finalist both years, Regional Gold Medalist and State Silver Medalist in Medical Terminology Competition, National Qualifier
Presidential Service Award Gold Qualifier
Worked for ACT company since May of Sophomore Year
Developed my own website
Started my own Freelance Tutoring business
President of Humanitarian Club
President of Biology Club
NHS Board Member (Secretary this year and maybe President next year)
HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Board Member
Student Senate (Student Council Representative)
Captain of JV Tennis Team
Orchestra Section Leader
Set up a fundraiser that helped give sleep kits to a classroom of students
Helped start up a school in an Indian village
Organized fundraiser to donate to Heiffer International ($100)
Organized event at Forgotten Harvest which provides food to the poor</p>

<p>600 Total Hours of Community Service
250 Hours of Volunteering at the Hospital
Research at University in Immunology Lab
I have not shadowed any physician yet but I plan on doing that over the summer. Correct me if I'm wrong but shadowing is very important for direct medical programs right?</p>

<p>Also, what would you guys recommend that I do with this upcoming summer (other than study for the Chem Subject Test) in order to further my chances for HPME?</p>

<p>Thank you so much! :)</p>

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<p>NWU HPME: Reach</p>

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<p>Northwestern for undergraduate is a reach. The med school and undergrad combined program is arguably the best one available to high school seniors. It is extremely hard to get it and it is a high reach for anyone.</p>

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<p>Thank you. What do you think my chances are at Ivy League or Ivy League Caliber schools? And what do you think I could do to better my chances?</p>

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<p>You have as good of a chance as anyone. Your stats are practically perfect and your ECs are meaningful. Despite that ivies are very hard to get into. Make sure you have some safeties and matches to couple with your application to the ivies. For your essays, make them show who you truly are and devote some time to them. Other than winning an international olympiad or curing cancer, there is not much more you can do to bolster your application. Good Luck</p>