<p>mikespan, my GPA's around that as well for unweighted. Which programs have you received interviews so far? Congratulations, btw...</p>
<p>To become a medical scholar, you must first receive an invitation from the Director of Preprofessional Health Studies. Invitations are given to students who qualify and are entering premedical studies upon graduation from high school. To qualify, you must have:</p>
<pre><code>* an acceptance to the freshman class following completion of your high school diploma. If you have not yet applied for admission to Saint Louis University, contact Undergraduate Admissions.
* a composite ACT score of 30 or higher, or
* a SAT total of 1320 or higher.
* an outstanding high school academic record
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<p>In comparison to other BS/MD programs, SLU is relatively easy to get into.</p>
<p>it's relatively easy to get into...but what does "outstanding high school record" mean? it's too vague -- does it mean only 4.0 unweighted or what?</p>
<p>i would venture to guess 3.5 or 3.8 and higher</p>
<p>i had a 4.0 GPA when I applied in November. Since then I got a B in my calc class so its not going to be perfect, but it doesnt matter since they dont request midyear reports. My SAT was a 1430 (690 V, 740 M), which is good, but not insanely high. I got a 32 on the ACT, and my SAT 2 scores are: 760 math 2c, 710 chem, 750 writing. I had a lot of leadership positions, and i mentioned how i volunteered at the hospital and cancer support center, etc. I think my biggest advantage was that I met one of the admissions counselors at a college fair at my HS, and we clicked really well. My twin brother and I kept in contact with him since then, and now we are really cool with him. Im positive that he put in a good word for us, and now we are candidates for full tuition scholarships there. That would be an unbelievable deal, guaranteed med plus free tuition!</p>
<p>Rehan, where did you get the information about 98% of medical scholars being accepted, and that the interview is basically a formality? It would be great if this were true, I've been considering SLU's med program (i might apply next year) but my only reservation was that it's not guaranteed. But, if what you say is true (it's basically a sure thing) then it would be awesome :)</p>
<p>Rehan,
When did you get your Medical scholar's acceptance? Is the medical scholars program admission on a rolling basis too?</p>
<p>Hey spiritedaway, I applied by November 1st and got an acceptance email from my admissions counselor on Nov. 30th. Im not sure if all students get emails from their counselor or if mine emailed me because he knew me, but I got an official letter in the mail the following week. I found out about the med scholars program in early December, when I was on the phone with my counselor ( I wasnt supposed to find out about it yet, but he told me anyway). I got an official letter like two weeks later. As for the 98% figure, I read that in my acceptance letter to the med scholars program, which says, "The Medical Schools Admissions Committee has accepted over 98% of the Medical Scholars who have completed the second year with the required cumulative grades averages." You should definitely apply to this program, as it is not insanely hard to get into, but it seems to be a great program nonetheless. If you're good you might even get an interview for the Presidential Scholarship. Im going to SLU in late Feb for mine :)</p>
<p>My advice to you is: 1. to apply early, so you find out faster (there isnt even a separate app for the med scholars program, its all on the commonapp. I would try and make the essay medically related though) and 2. somehow get cool with Ramon Blakley ( the guy who has been pulling strings for me and my twin brother). By the way, what are your stats spiritedaway?</p>
<p>I'm a junior this year...lol
I dont really have solid stats, as I'm planning to take the New SAT in May (expected 1500+ on Math+CR, 700+ on Writing)
The only official SAT I have taken is the SAT II Math IIC, where I got an 800
My GPA is probably around 3.8 or 3.9 unweighted (my school doesnt have AP's)
So there is no separate application for the medical scholars program? Is there somewhere where you indicate you're interested in the program? And also, did you hear back from the university & the program at the same time? How many months (or weeks..or days) did it take for them to let you know that you'd been accepted to the program?
Sorry about the bombardment of questions :) Congrats on getting in, btw!</p>
<p>they ask for an intended major. I put down pre-medicine scholars program and that was enough. you may also want to call them up after you send your application and make sure they understand you want to be considered for the Medical School Scholars program (Preprofessional Health Studies College). anything above a 1400 with a decent gpa bassiclly guarentees you into the program...
They will tell you if your admitted to SLU a few weeks after you send in the application.
The Preporfessioal Health Studies Dean sends out letters of admission for the Medical School Scholars Program around early January.</p>
<p>Patelakshar, are you in the program already? What are the chances of you attending SLU? Are you going for a Presidential Scholarship Interview on Feb 26th?</p>
<p>I've been accepted into the program...thus far I've recieved a $11k scholarship. I am in the running for the Presedential. </p>
<p>In terms of my chances of attending SLU, I hope very slim. My first choice is UMKC's 6-year Medical Program. I have an interview there this Feb. 9.</p>
<p>yeah ive got the deans scholarship right now also. Good luck with the UMKC, i think you have a decent shot. Dont they accept something like 60 applicants?</p>
<p>Hey Rehan,
Ur stats are pretty similar to mine (1440 SAT, 32 ACT, 760 Writing, etc. )</p>
<p>Just out of curiosity, what other progs did you apply to?</p>
<p>And I'm not sure if this's been answered already but does SLU give you a guaranteed seat in med school?</p>
<p>Thx for all info.</p>
<p>antique:
I also applied to U Miami 7 year BA/MD, Miami University in Ohio / University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, GW 7 year BA/MD ( i got an interview!), and the Vanderbilt ENGAGE program. In SLU's program, you have to interview to be accepted into the med school, but as I said earlier, its nothing to worry about. 98% of people accepted into the program get into the med school. You would have to seriously blow it to not get into the med school. As long as you maintain a 3.5 GPA you should be fine.</p>
<p>bump...</p>
<p>I've spoken with the Director and he has informed me that it is possible, and a few students do, to complete this program in 7-years. </p>
<p>So, who's accepted...and who's going?</p>
<p>I think that the easiest way to graduate in 7 years would be to do the 3 years undergrad with a BA in Biology (not BS). If you meet with Dr.Schreweis then he will make out a schedule for you. This is what he wrote out for me:</p>
<p>Fall 2005: 17 credit hours, Prin. Bio I., Intro Chem I, Statistics, Eng Lit, History.... Spring 2006: 17 credit hours, Prin. Bio. II, Intro Chem II, History, some philosophy course (PL A105), Theology..... Fall 2006: Organic I, Cell Biochem <insert more="" classes="" here="" he="" kinda="" left="" this="" blank="" for="" me...=""> Spring 2007: Org II, Cell Structure, Vertabrae Comparative Anat., Histology... Summer 2007: Plant Course, PL A205 (another req), TH (yet another req) Fall 2007: Physics sequence, Genetics, Fine Arts (SP 110), TH A3xx.... Spring 2008: Physics, Evolution, Gen Physiology, PL A3xx/4xx, SPA 115, SPA 210</insert></p>
<p>Yeah, also AP credit for Bio,Chem, Physics won't be accepted, one has to take those classes at SLU no matter what (med school req). I hope this helps. I was accepted but won't be going, but in my opinion it's an excellent program, excellent school. Good luck!</p>
<p>Can anyone graduate in 7 years? Dr. Schreweis didn't seem to encourage it...</p>