Should I even try to apply to a BS/MD program?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi everyone! So I've been interested in biology and medicine for as long as I can remember, so I've always been pretty sure that I wanted to become a physician. But, I know the BS/MD programs are super competitive, and I don't really know where I stand compared to other applicants. (I'm a junior)</p>

<p>GPA: 3.85
SAT: 2170
ACT: 34
SAT Math 2: 770</p>

<p>Classes:</p>

<p>AP Human Geography (4)
AP World History (5)
AP US History
AP Chemistry (4)
AP Calculus BC
AP Psychology
AP English Lang. & Comp.</p>

<p>(Will take these next year):
AP Economics
AP English Literature
AP Statistics</p>

<p>College Courses:
Intro to Human Anatomy and Physiology (A)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>-Hospital Volunteer
-Tutor in Writing & Math
-Relay for Life Participant
-Debate Team
-Model UN
-Math Team
-Spent 5 weeks in India shadowing doctors and working as a nurse's assistant</p>

<p>*Worked as a press secretary for about 6 months on a congressional campaign, then stayed on as a volunteer (Helped design campaign website, wrote press releases, contacted news agencies etc..)</p>

<p>^^^I know my extracurriculars aren't great, so maybe that will be a selling point?</p>

<p>If any of you are also applying, or know anything about the applicant pool for this, how do you think I'd compare? I'd really appreciate the input - thanks!</p>

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<p>There is one BSc/MD you can scratch off your list: NWU HPME because you have no research.</p>

<p>Perhaps your home state has one BSc/MD, so please state what is your home state.</p>

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<p>I live in IL</p>

<p>And is research a requirement for NWU? I wasn’t aware…</p>

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<p>Research is not an explicit requirement but virtually every NWU HPME admit has some…</p>

<p>UIC GPPA: Reach (10% admit rate but it’s reachable)</p>

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<p>Anyone else? c:</p>

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<p>But, in the event you couldn’t get into UIC GPPA, would you be OK with attending UIC or UIUC regular?</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t be “happy” per se, but if I don’t get into any, whatcha gonna do?</p>

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<p>As long as I get into a place with a good pre-med program, I’m fine to be honest</p>