Northwestern HPME Part 2

Pre-Med & Medical School Multiple Degree Programs
781

<p>Hello Everyone,</p>

<p>I was offered a HPME application with the following grades/resume, but I was wondering how far they would get me into the HPME application process from here. Well, here it goes:</p>

<p>Magnet Public High School - No Ranks, No Weighted GPAs, max GPA 4.0, All classes considered Honors level at a minimum:</p>

<p>GPA: 3.819/4.000 unweighted
SAT I: 730 CR, 800 Math, 800 Writing in one sitting
SAT II: 800 Math IIC, 800 Chemistry, 730 Biology M
AP Calculus BC, Chemistry - 5 / AP Statistics - 4
National Merit (PSAT) Commended Scholar
New Jersey Science League Chem II Team Member
Siemens Science Competition Semifinalist
2-4 Research Papers w/ Co-Authorship being published in journals like Blood Cancer Journal, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Hematology, etc.
Founder/President of NGO-based school club <supply education="" group="">
Tennis Team (JV) for 3 Years
Presidential Volunteer Service Award - Gold
~1200(+) hours logged at Hospital (1) as a Jr Volunteer
~120(+) hours logged at Hospital (2) as a Jr Volunteer</supply></p>

<p>What do everyone think my chances are?</p>

782

<p>Hey all,
when reporting grades on the hpme application, it only asks for “grade” in the subject. Let’s say I got a B first semester but an A second semester, do I average the grades and put the letter grade it comes out to or do i put like “B/A”.
lol it would be really nice if I could put straight A’s on this application…</p>

783

<p>Has anyone heard from Northwestern HPME yet? Judging from past years, it seems as if it is about time for the first interview notifications to go out.</p>

784

<p>I received a HPME interview invitation this afternoon via email. So happy right now!!</p>

785

<p>How many are interviewed and how many offered last year for HPME? What are the chances?</p>

786

<p>Just got my notification. No interview for me. My numbers are pretty good (2350 SAT I, 760 Chem, 800 Math II, 4.0UW), but I don’t have a lot of related ECs, and my essays were pretty subpar. By the time I actually got around to writing them, I realized the HPME wasn’t really what I wanted, so I dgaf’d pretty hard. Given the vast number of qualified applicants, it’s pretty safe to assume that the essays make or break an application, and they definitely broke mine.</p>

<p>Either way, I’m not disappointed - like I said, I don’t think I would have been happy there - and it opens up a spot for one of you guys! I wish you all the best of luck :)</p>

787

<p>so i just got an invitation to interview! </p>

<p>Does anyone know if HPME pays for travel expenses associated with the interview?</p>

788

<p>HPME will not pay your travel etc.</p>

789

<p>Matrix - From what I heard last year, 140 interviews were offered from 2000+ applications. I believe they offer admission to 40-45 and don’t wait list anyone. If people don’t show up, the seats roll over to regular admission.</p>

790

<p>Thanks @Texas - those are scary odds :)</p>

791

<p>S got an invite a few days back!</p>

792

<p>How many people are interviewed each day? And has anybody had their interview yet?</p>

793

<p>Hey! JUST GOT CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW! My parents are finally proud of me :)</p>

<p>Stats:
SAT - 2210 (770W, 750CR, 690M)
SAT II - Math 2: 760, Chem: 730 (Wow…I can’t believe I pulled that off…I studied for years for that with my dad, because I HATE chem), Spanish 780, USH 800
Awards: Most Improved Science Student (Given to one student in the school who exhibited great improvement in the area of science - I raised my AP Chem grade two letters in 1 week by doing extra credit sig fig problems), Member of winning Science Bowl Team, AMC - 69
Class Rank - Top 50% (I know, not the best, but my school is really hard. Last year, we even sent a kid to HARVARD <em>sigh</em> )
Weighted GPA: 3.8 - pretty good…though I wish I had a 4.0
Senior year course load:
APES
AP Psych
AP Chem (retake) - I hope they like that I’m taking these three science classes!!
Honors Calc 1
English 12
Government and International Studies
Phys. Ed. (Presidential Athlete)</p>

<p>Religious affiliation: Evangelical Christian
ECs:
Ran for student body president 4 times (didn’t win, but learned a lot)
Science Club (Senior Year)
JV Track and Field (Freshman year)
Church Youth Group, Praise Team, Camp Couneslor
15 volunteer hours at local hospital (Senior Year)</p>

<p>Essays: I think they were good. I wrote about my parents’ influence on my career decisions, and how thankful I am for all of their support. </p>

<p>About me: I love God, literature, and my family. I don’t enjoy science class, but I really want a career in medicine so that I can help people and uphold the family honor. I am so greatful for this opportunity. I want to learn a lot in college, but I don’t want to party or become a user. I want to grow in my faith.</p>

<p>Also accepted: Liberty University
Deferred: U Chicago EA
Applied to MIT, Vanderbilt, Harvey Mudd, Tulane, and Barnard </p>

<p>Any tips for the interview?</p>

794

<p>Any one received email confirmation of your HPME interview date? My S called and picked a date for interview, but he has not received an email confirmation yet. Hope that is ok.</p>

795

<p>My daughter’s email came a few days after setting the interview date. The contact person informed us the email would come within the week.</p>

796

<p>when are you all going for the interview? would they have a bunch of students in one day or just 1 student per day? does anyone know the interview format here?</p>

797

<p>How is this NW HPME program compared to Caltech/UCSD Medical Scholars program ?</p>

798

<p>i had 2 other people interview with me, but i think it varies depending on which day you schedule it</p>

799

<p>great phloppy95. how was the interview? how many did they call and how many seats do they have?</p>

800

<p>@phloppy95 how was your interview? Any comments on interview complexity (medium, hard), type of questions (curve ball, standard why medicine etc), how many interviewers? which of the interviewer was the toughest? Please pm. Any insights, gotchas or things to watch out for appreciated.</p>