Simr

Pre-College Issues Summer Programs
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<p>Hey Guys!! I've heard that SIMR is a very fun experience and I've also heard that it is a competitive research program to get into. I've been really interested in this program because I live really close to Stanford University and I'm very much interested in pursuing a career in medicine. I've also heard about RSI but dont really know much about it. But can you guys tell me my chances of getting into SIMR or RSI from the stats given below:</p>

<p>3.67 GPA (unweighted)(I've taken all honors classes)- (I know this is low but my school is ranked 36th in the nation and 5th in the state)</p>

<p>2360 on SAT I </p>

<p>SAT II CHEM- 800; SAT II BIO- 800; SAT II MATH 2- 800</p>

<p>Sports: I am on the varsity basketball and track team for 2 years and will continue</p>

<p>Doctor Shadowing at Kaiser </p>

<p>Volunteer Washington Mutual Hospital</p>

<p>I think I can get very good letter of recs from my English Teacher and Science (Bio or Chem) teacher</p>

<p>Clubs: Med Corps (Vice President) ; Red Cross; Cure for Cancer</p>

<p>This Year's Classes:
AP BIO-A
AP CHEM-A
AP STATS-A+
Honors English 11H (weighted)-A
Honors Pre-Calc (weighted)-A-
World History-A+</p>

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<p>Well, the deadlines have long passed so I’m sure you’re talking about next year–in which case you’ll want to bump up that GPA and try for a 2400.</p>

<p>But anyway, I think chancing is silly because:
*You have to apply regardless of your stats–without applying, you can’t get in.
*Stats are usually weighted much less than things like recs or essays. Although, ECs are often pretty important.</p>

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<p>I will say that it is a VERY competitive program to get into. I actually applied to SIMR through the Arthritis Foundation, which is even harder because it opens the pool up for undergrad students as well. They chose 12 kids (I’m assuming close to half undergrad and half high school students, though I could be wrong) out of over 300 applicants. I think stats play a role, but the more important thing is to distinguish yourself from your peers.</p>