@APScholar18 25% chance from the interview seems like a pretty realistic ratio. I am just surprised that they do not interview more and accept more because I do not think that the matriculation rate to the program is probably that high.
@BSMDbound almost every program I have seen has a 40%-50% acceptance rate from interview stage.
@BSMDbound around 8~10 matriculate to the program (well, at least in the past)
I feel like they (hofstra) doesnāt even knowā¦ Everyone is giving out diff info as to when decsions will be released until
Got Hofstra email notification on Tuesday, Feb 16th for interview. Supplemental application was sent out on Jan 30th.
@APScholar18 You got me curiousā¦ To your knowledge what is the typical acceptance rate (and subsequent matriculationā¦ Yields) from interview phase to REMS and PPSP programs?
Hi,
I am a Hispanic student from western PA and I am really wanting to get into a BS/MD program. I am fully aware of the near impossible chances of getting into BS/MD programs, but there is nothing I want and thrive for more than to become a doctor and get accepted to a BS/MD program. My scores arenāt greatā¦ and I am wondering if I have ANY chance at all in getting into BS/MDs in PA. My credentials are below as well as a current resumeā¦ please let me know of my chances in getting into any BS/MD possibleā¦ Idealy I want to get into Brown PLME, but Iāve been looking at other BS/MDs in PA which are listed at the bottomā¦ will being hispanic be helpful at all in this process!!!
Male, PA
Hispanic
Unweighted GPA: 3.87
Weighted GPA: 4.00 (4.0 scale)
ACT Scores (FIRST time taking itā¦ goal is to get a 32):
Composite: 27
27 Math
26 English
27 Science
27 Reading
Writing score: 20
Subject Test Scores (FIRST time taking themā¦ goal is to get 700 or above in June for Chem and Math 1):
Math I: 630
Chemistry: 690
Biology M: 650
AP Scores and Future Courses:
Sophomore Year:
AP Computer Science: 3
AP European History: 3
Junior Year:
AP Calculus AB
AP United States History
AP Chemistry
Senior Year:
AP Calculus BC
AP Biology
AP Statistics
RESUME
Education:
Highest Honors every trimester
3.87 unweighted, 4.00 weighted GPA; 1320 PSAT; 690 Chemistry SAT Subject Test, 650 Biology M SAT Subject Test
Intended College Major: pre-medicine/medical studies, BS/MD program
Leadership:
President of Environmental Club (9-11)
Member of the Student Government Administrative Team and Student Life Team (10)
Class President (10)
First Chair Trumpet (11)
Student Ambassador (9-11)
Interests and Activities:
Athletics
Varsity Lacrosse (11)
JV Basketball (9)
JV Rowing (9), Varsity Rowing (10)
Clubs
Red Cross Club (11)
Indian Culture Club (11)
Outdoors Club (11)
Environmental Club (9-11)
Music
Studied the trumpet since 5th grade
Concert Band placed 2nd for Overall Performance in the WorldStrides Annapolis Heritage Festival (10)
Community Service (9-12)
Volunteer for UPMC Mercy Hospital (37 hrs)
Volunteer for adaptive rowing team at Three Rivers Rowing Association (10 hrs)
Volunteer for a Pancreatic Cancer 5k (5 hrs)
Volunteer for SABRE organization in Cambridge, England (15 hrs)
Summer Experience
Participated in cancer research in Computational Biology at the the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Academy (10)
Studied Life Sciences and Medicine at the University of Cambridge in England (10)
Language and cultural immersion in San Juan, Puerto Rico (9-10)
Employment
Work as a carpenterās assistant on weekends
Tutor
Cross Aged Tutor in Math, Science, Spanish, History, and study skills (10-11)
Hobbies
Repairing cellphones for friends and faculty at my school
Working on cars with my father
Learning computer languages (Java and Python)
Outdoor activities and being active with my dog
Reading books about neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery to give me a better insight on medical professions
What are my chances:
RMU BS/MD ?
Brown PLME ?
Case western BS/MD ?
Drexel BS/MD ?
Temple BS/MD ?
UPitt BS/MD ?
Villanova BS/MD ?
THANK YOU!!!
@cgonzalez108 I am assuming you would be graduating next year? Sorry if I come out harsh but would be frank below. Activities without leadership does not gain much. Things you have done does not show passion towards MD. Hours of volunteer need to really get into 250 and other medical related activities/ clubs need to come up. They all say holistic approach but its all in the numbers ACT 32 gives you a very very low probability. Any body this year from PA with 32 and has an interview call can help you more. Also not sure on your school but kids are graduating with 12 or so AP courses. Remember traditional route is what 90% of MDs use to get in so not getting thru BS/MD does not end your final goal.
To be honest, you probably need to have your test scores, GPA, and research more impressive. Those programs you listed are intensively competitive.
One of the great things about bs/md programs for me is that it is strictly a meritocracy, being Hispanic wonāt give you an automatic leg up. With that said, I agree that you need leadership in medically related activities and you should set your goal higher than 32 on act.
Did anyone received hofstra interview invites yesterday or today? Everyone is posting different answers about invites itās really confusing & frustratingā¦ Please share here if u hear from hofstra todayā¦ Thanks
Medical field is quite dependent on standardized tests (MCAT, USMLE steps and so on).
I have heard some schools have mentioned in their interviews (this is for people applying directly after undergrad) that they ask for ACT and SAT scores as a future predictor for STEP scores since they have identified some correlation. Someone applying after undergrad have no control over these scores since they took the test 5 years earlier but they can still make a difference in the evaluation of the applicant.
Personally, I think 34 is a minimum in order to eliminate it from being an issue for BS/MD consideration. Different programs will have different thresholds but if someone has a 34, then most programs move onto evaluating other areas.
Got email from program director that everyone who has received interview invites will be called or emailed by end of the day today (Hofstra ) people who do not relieve interview wil be notified by April 1st.
I just called the med school and they said they R still in the process of sending out inteviewsā¦why canāt these ppl be on the same page throughoutā¦what do we believe??
Did they say any timeline ? I have an email from BS/MD program director at Hofstra not from the med school. Not sure if thatās the same thing.
Hello Friends,
Temple Interview are just about done. Wanted to update a few details for future reference. Total 6 batches of interview with max of 6 in each batch. Today 38 called and 35 showed. Group interviews in a group setting. I do not know how many seats this year yetā¦
Same thing I got reply back from hofstra bs/md program director not md school. Today is last day for invitesā¦
To c Gonzalez
Retake act
Too low
Med school didnāt want to give a definite dateā¦but it sounded like till late February the way he worded it
I think believing the director would make the most sense