Sophie Davis Pgm.

<p>i'm not sure if this is true, but i've that if you didn't get an interview, they wouldn't tell you and you would only be rejected in april</p>

<p>i think they give interviews out from late january to march and an admissions decision would be made in april.</p>

<p>thank god I finally found this thread, half the ppl on this website dont know what Sophie Davis is. Anyway, I already applied just waiting for the interview (if i get one). I called the school, they said that interview notices go out in the next few weeks. If you dont get interview you dont get a notice until April, which is kinda messed up. Anyway What are my chances?</p>

<p>GPA: 87 (In a Long Island School, so its harder than city schools)
AP: Biology: 5
US: 5
ENg: 4
6 more APs this year
9-10 hrs classes</p>

<p>SAT: 1410
SATII: Math II 710
Biology 760
Chem 680
ACT: 29</p>

<p>Essays: good/great
1) About my dad's legacy
2) Interviewing a child for a international charity organization
3) Obesity as a result of America's social structure</p>

<p>Recs: 5
2 from bio teacher/math teacher - good/great
guidance counselor - average
1 from Cardiologist - awesome
1 from Professor at Drexel University Medical Center - awesome</p>

<p>Leadership:
Captain of Track Team
Editor of School Magazine
Volunteer Coordinator of New York for International charity
Youth Council Leader</p>

<p>Awards
AP Scholar with Distinction
Gold Medal In Race
Essay Contest Winner
Certificate of Appreciation from medical association
Gold Medal for Music</p>

<p>Extracurriculars
Spring Track Team
Poetry Club
Muslim Students Association
Symphonic Band
World Affairs Club
Volunteer Work at hospital (400+ hrs)</p>

<p>Medical Related
Dialysis Research for National Kidney Foundation with Drexel University
Built artificial heart for Science fair
Advertisements for Pharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer
Database Development for National Medical Organization
Volunteer Coordinator of a Charity
Participated in an international outreach program to Bangladesh
Volunteer Work at Hospital
Volunteer work for Medical College Alumni
Graphic Design for a medical company
Internship at Long Island Jewish Hospital
Blood Research at Feinstein Research Institute at LIJ
Built a hospital in Bangladesh</p>

<p>My chances at interview?</p>

<p>If they don't tell you AND send out letters on a rolling basis, that is really scummy. Does anyone know if they tell you if you're missing things/your application is incomplete? I tried to call and find out if they had my stuff, but they never pick up their phones and they never returned my messages. Also, for the interview, do you guys think it's better to tell them you know what specialty you want to practice (like peds versus internal medicine versus family practice versus ob/gyn) or to tell them that you're not sure? I mean, obviously, don't lie to them, but objectively, which do you all think is better?</p>

<p>from going to the open house, i can tell they don't approve of plastic surgeons to say the least</p>

<p>anyone? chance me, im getting so nervous</p>

<p>I got an interview. They said everyone who got one has already been notified. Sorry to break it to you guys.</p>

<p>Just kidding. Or am I? I am.</p>

<p>Honestly though, the more time it takes them to get back to me the more I want to go the regular pre-med track. I feel like I will be hampered by a poor education if I go to Sophie Davis.</p>

<p>collegebum, don't worry so much, i wouldn't guarantee you an interview, because sophie davis is a little unpredictable, but with your strong EC's, your chances of getting one are very high.</p>

<p>makshim, don't judge a school's academic teaching strength by its admissions office behavior. I don't know what's going on this year, but when I applied they were pretty responsive. (it was a few years ago though. lol) You can try to visit them in person, too. And check out the school & current students at the same time. The anatomy course is being taught now, so you can maybe ask for a tour. But I have no idea if it's ok to ask for one, so tread lightly....</p>

<p>I think students at sophie do need a lot of motivation and independent study skills to excel, and the new curriculum has been structured to allow more time for independent study. Lectures, however, are still integral to each course, and most professors are available to answer questions during office hours, in class, and thru e-mail.</p>

<p>The medical curriculum is so standardized that it's kind of hard to miss what you need to learn. In terms of extracurriculars, you probably won't find too many opportunities of Ivy League caliber here, but that may or may not be a problem for you, depending on your goals. In any case, it's not impossible to do Great Things. ^_^</p>

<p>On the other hand, you may find opportunities unique to this area. <em>shrugs</em> just don't be a hermit. :)</p>

<p>===
About specialties... just be aware of their mission statement, and be ready to back up your responses.</p>

<p>good luck, everybody!!</p>

<p>Yeah, I got in touch with their admissions office today (FINALLY, after three weeks of them not returning my phone calls, which DOES NOT impress me, as I find it rude. Though Sophie is still my first choice regardless :)) and they said they're sending out notifications on a rolling basis until the mid-march, and when they stop sending them, they'll send EVERYONE a letter saying they've stopped sending them, so we'll know. They also told me (though I don't know if I buy this) that everyone who meets the minimum requirements gets an interview. And that they give about a week and a half notice before the interviews, which are run on...I believe they said tues, weds and thurs. Just in case anyone's interested.</p>

<p>All right, I can't help myself anymore...chances?</p>

<p>High School: Public (Stuyvesant)
High School Type: sends many grads to top schools
GPA - Unweighted: 96.00</p>

<p>SAT I Math: 720
SAT I Critical Reading: 800
SAT I Writing: 780
ACT: 35
SAT II Literature: 800
SAT II World History: 700
SAT II Math Level 1 (IC): 770
SAT II Biology - E: 760
SAT II Chemistry: 700
SAT II Spanish: 740</p>

<p>Significant Extracurriculars:
Columbia Science Honors Program,
Mount Sinai Hospital Volunteer (Two summers, 150+ hours),
Stuyvesant Biomedical Times (Editor in Chief),
National Honor Society</p>

<p>Leadership positions: Stuyvesant Biomedical Times (Editor in Chief)</p>

<p>Volunteer/Service Work: Mount Sinai Hospital volunteer (150+ hours)
Brooklyn Public Library Volunteer (1 summer)
National Honor Society Community Service Stuff</p>

<p>Honors and Awards: National Honor Society, National Junior Classics League, Spanish Honor Society, ARISTA Member of the Month, A.P. Scholar with Honor, National Merit Semifinalist</p>

<p>i say great chance, with all those great test scores. And what did u mean when you said they give out interviews on a rolling basis? First people that applied get the first interviews? or that there is no set number to how many people are getting interviews?</p>

<p>about 200 people get interviews</p>

<p>i'm pretty sure that if they don't grant an interview to everyone who meets minimum requirements, cause about 300-400 ppl (and possibly more) do have 87+ GPA and 1200+ SATs</p>

<p>*that they don't</p>

<p>yeah, I know, that's what I thought. I couldn't understand how they interview 200 (meaning that 600 people without the min. scores apply) if that's true.</p>

<p>With rolling, I just meant that they don't send all the notifications out at the same time; they send them as they review the files. Which seems like a somewhat worrisome policy, but bleh...</p>

<p>Heh, two people from my school got interviews alrdy. They send interview notifications out 1 or 2 weeks in advance but they can come anytime from now until mid march. You will receive your final admission/rejection letter in April. </p>

<p>Finally, I am 100% sure 200 get called in for interviews, they said that at the open house. Basically, your grades and ec's get you your interview. Then you sell yourself at the interview to become one of the 70 accepted. Lastly, sophie is really unpredictable. The program was designed for underprivilaged kids and they have not forgetten about that.</p>

<p>did any1 get any notice from sophie davis for the interview??</p>

<p>I haven't heard from them yet (I'm SO paranoid the letter will get lost in the mail and I'll get an interview but miss it or something like that). Also, is sophie really designed for the underprivileged? I mean, it's definitely to put physicians IN underserved areas, but I think recruiting underprivileged physicians is only a secondary aim...</p>

<p>do people who send in their application first get interview notices first? And if that is the case, then wouldn't that be a disadvantage for later applicants? </p>

<p>For example, someone could have the best transcript and greatest extracirriculars, but when the admissions people get to him/her, they may have already given out 200 interviews.</p>

<p>ariz123, do u know the stats of the people in your school who got interviews?</p>