<p>So I have just finished my freshman year and my grades were decent. Some B+'s and some A's and A-'s. However, I have just decided that I actually want to pursue getting into the seven year medical program at Rutgers, maybe even get a scholarship there. I know that it's not the easiest thing to achieve. What is the program looking for in a student? What do they want to see in a student's extracurricular life? Also, would I have a good chance of getting accepted if I make up for my grades in freshman year by getting all A's for the next three years and getting good grades on SAT II's, the actual SAT, and all 5's (maybe one or two 4's) on my AP exams? So far I know that I am planning, but have not fully decided and this is based on the courses I am planning on taking, on taking 5 SAT II's, 6-7 AP tests, and I am hopeful on scoring above a 2350 on the SAT. Fingers crossed. Also, do most graduates of Rutger's seven year medical program become successful, as in are able to find a job? Thank you for taking the time to answer.</p>
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<p>Medical program graduates have the same degree as anyone else. Job security for US MD grads is great, nearly all of them match into residency. UMDNJ Newark has a publicly available match list for residencies if you are curious.</p>
<p>Getting a high GPA, test scores, and the right ECs will let you build a very strong app when applications come. It definitely isn’t too late if you have a few B+ but it might be a little harder. I had a 3.96 despite 2 B+s, you just need As in everything else.</p>
<p>Rutgers New Brunswick campus has a seven year program also. The acceptance to this happens in the end of the sophomore year. you are allowed to take med school courses during your last two years of under grad. My D was accepted Rutgers honors with a complete ride a couple of years ago but the large classes the first year turned her off. The benefits are better campus , better med school with Robert Wood Johnson Med School and you pay under grad tuition for first year of med school credits.</p>
<p>It means not having that guaranteed seat though. Those college assurance programs will be very competitive too, and turning down a high school guarantee in hopes of getting into a college one is risky.</p>
<p>Rutgers Newark and UMDNJ Newark aren’t very desirable but aren’t bad either. You can also go to TCNJ or Stevens or other UGs with the 7 year HS program</p>