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<li>What is the acceptance rate for HPME?</li>
<li>I noticed that Feinberg is ranked at only #19 on the USNews Medical school list. Isn't it better to go to an Ivy for undergrad and then apply to a top 5 medical school?</li>
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<p>I’m only a junior in high school right now, but I’ve done my fair share of research on Northwestern and HPME (I’m debating on whether or not to apply). So technically, you have to “apply” to even get an official application for the program. They’ll look at your request and basic stats and decide whether or not to send you an application. I believe you have to request an app by December 1. Out of however many that request one (some people have estimated around 3000-4000), about 900-1000 students actually get sent one by the program. </p>
<p>They have interviews for selected candidates in February/March. I think I read that about 150 get interviewed. Then of those 150, about 40 (could be less!) candidates are offered admission to HPME. In short; admissions for the program are pretty damn selective. </p>
<p>Generally people who apply to HPME do so because they are sure of their future career choice and the program guarantees admission to a Top 20 medical school (no need to take MCATs, etc.) and great research opportunities, etc. Going to an Ivy for undergrad is great and all, but doing so doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed into a Top 5 med school.</p>
<p>There is so much wrong with the original post I don’t even know where to begin. I would just recommend you check out studentdoctor.net and their pre-med forums.</p>
<p>Thanks for the information Just Smile, I didn’t know it was this selective. I know that going to an Ivy doesn’t guarantee a medical school acceptance but in the back of my mind, I feel that I have the potential to do much better, and perhaps go to an even better medical school. I’m also debating whether or not I should apply and good luck to you if you are.
Arbiter, the links were helpful but I don’t see how it helps a high school student like me and I don’t see what is wrong with the post.</p>
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<p>Is how it’s relevant to a HS student. The problems with the post: Assuming Ivy’s are better; assuming Ivy’s will increase your chance of admissions to a medical school; using the term “Top 5 medical school” since that’s not a distinction that’s used; not realizing how competitive medical school admissions are, even with top grades and top MCATs; not realizing that there’s a very real chance you will not do well on the pre-med track.</p>
<p>You’ll do fine I’m sure, but you should do some more research- there’s a lot you need to look in to. Also, if you do get in to HPME, you can get a low stress 3-4 years of college, and then if you do in fact do exceptionally well, you can still take the MCAT and apply out.</p>
<p>Hope this helps.</p>
<p>This helped a lot. Thank you for the link. I’m almost 100% sure that I’m going to become a doctor so HPME/PLME/any other top dual degree programs seem to be perfect for me. The only negative is that you are locked in, but since you can apply out, I guess there’s no risk in applying.</p>
<p>HPME is one of the most selective programs in the country. Its not just about having top scores and grades, you need to have relevant experience and volunteer work in the medical field: basically, before you get in, you’re going to be interviewed/asked to write essays and you need to be able to explicitly say why you are absolutely sure want to be a doctor.</p>
<p>HPME is one of the most selective combined programs available to you. The people I have seen get in HPME have also gotten into at least one HYPS (not any Ivy but one of these 4). So if you are good enough to get into HYPS, you may be able to make it in HPME. </p>
<p>It allows you to go to a top school, not worry about MCAT and start medicine usually after 3 years if you are able to keep a reasonable GPA (not sure what it is now but used to be 3.2). The shortness of undergrad does nt give you enough time to plan applying to other schools and so you should be certain you want spend all your time at NU.</p>
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About 15-20% of Ivy premeds don’t get into <em>any</em> med schools and most Feinberg applicants from Ivies don’t get in. The majority of the premeds from Ivies (or any top schools) only get into schools far lower than Feinberg. Getting into Ivies is relatively easy compared to getting into a top-5 med school.</p>
<p>Especially to the original poster, but just in general… I am a high school senior (graduating one week from today:D) who took the college application and decision-making process extremely seriously and completed it very thoroughly. I turned down Cornell, Dartmouth, and HARVARD (it feels good to say that) for NU HPME. Believe me, choosing between HPME and Harvard was undoubtedly the most difficult decision I have ever made, but it was one that was extremely well-informed. I approached it from every angle (undergraduate experience, medical school chances, and residency opportunities), and, still, one month later I feel even better about my choice. I am so excited about the gift of an opportunity Northwestern has provided me and the approximately 30 other students who accepted the offer of the Honors Program in Medical Education, and cannot wait to start next year! Of course, I am looking forward to summer first as well!</p>