<p>someone please post the essay questions!</p>
<p>HPMEs can do pretty much any major offered at Northwestern (although some will be harder to complete than others!)</p>
<p>hi…i go to an academy joint with a university. Thereofore, i have the oppurtunity to take courses like organic chemistry while i am still in high school…do u think taking o. chem in my senior year (i am currently a junior) would be helpful to get into HPME</p>
<p>I don’t think taking organic chemistry will give you leg up other than showing that you are challenging yourself.</p>
<p>A qualification of my previous statement:
HPMEs can do pretty much any major in the arts and sciences college but only Biomedical Engineering/Medical Engineering at the engineering college.</p>
<p>so who has received an application and what were your stats that you put on your request card</p>
<p>so who has received an application and what were your stats that you put on your request card</p>
<p>FOr those of you who are doing research, are you doing it with your school by yourself, or with a doctor or organization? Also, are you keeping your conlusion to yourself, or what? How do you explain this to admission officers durinth interview? Thanks!</p>
<p>Also, for Ec’s, how important in regional or state recongnition? For example, i am in math team and academic bowl. We made it to state for both, but we didn’t palce. Is that info important, or is it enough that i am a part of these clubs? And is being a national semi-finalist, or a finalist ofr that matter, important or helpful in attaining a seat?</p>
<p>Awards are always important because they serve as external validation of your abilities. For all Northwestern knows, your school may accept anyone and everyone into the math club/team, but not everyone can win awards.</p>
<p>mmhmm yeah i found out that I do not need to worry about my major as much…</p>
<p>does anyone know whether hpme will accept extra letters of rec? all they say is it’s not required…</p>
<p>Wait, the grades/scores part of the app is only enough to get you the application?</p>
<p>So basically, after you get the application, it’s all about passion? That can’t be right…</p>
<p>How will you know if they decide to send you the app or not? Will they send you a preliminary rejection letter or something?</p>
<p>There is an application to receive an application. Basically you have to fill out a form with your grades and scores. You have to send that in by Dec. 1 and they may or may not send you the application for HPME. It’s something like 1200 students submit the request for an application and only 800 get the application.</p>
<p>Do they send you a rejection letter if you don’t get the app?</p>
<p>How long does it take for you to get the app? I sent my request card last Wednesday or Thursday.</p>
<p>While I can’t say that your scores/grades no longer matter after you get the application, I can say that HPME candidates ALL have very good grades and scores. What really sets those who are accepted apart from those who aren’t is their ability to convey that they are passionate about medicine and have what it takes to succeed.</p>
<p>Is the essay 2 pages double or single spaced? There are 3 mini prompts, I’d have trouble fitting my response on 2 pages double spaced…</p>
<p>i’m pretty sure it should be single-spaced, double-spaced wouldn’t leave any room at all. </p>
<p>any advice on the essay prompts, anyone? i’m assuming since admission is all about ‘passion for medicine’, all our responses should link very strongly to this concept…</p>
<p>but i’m a bit worried about sounding fake/cliche on the first prompt: “Explain the factors that are driving you towards a career in medicine.” it really is the standard ‘i want to help people’ thing, and they probably get a lot of that. should we try to stand out and be different?</p>
<p>what about 4.0 unweighted and 1410/2180? no so much of a chance right? :/</p>
<p>paulshoon, have you sent in the request card yet, because if so, then there’s no reason to ask, you’ll know if you got an application soon and there’s no harm in sending it. if not, it’s too late and you can’t apply anyway. the 4.0 will definitely make you a candidate, but i guess it also depends on what school you go to. my strong point is my SAT scores, but that’s because i go to a US top 100 high school where no one gets anything near a 4.0. it’s all relative, i guess, is the central theme of this paragraph (except for the SAT’s)</p>
<p>hey everyone</p>
<p>paulshoon7: you might as well apply for an application. I believe that grades and scores are most important for obtaining the actual application and after that point, extracurriculars and essays matter more (because they convey your interest in medicine!)</p>
<p>one thing you learn in college: if they don’t talk about format, exploit to your personal gain</p>
<p>also, for everyone who is working on the essay prompts right now: don’t try to be something or someone that you aren’t. If you just write about yourself and why you are interested in medicine, your essay shouldn’t come across as forced or cliche. Don’t forget to write several drafts and that the ultimate goal is convey that you have what it takes to succeed in medical school and in HPME. Enjoy your holiday breaks!</p>