<p>After perusing the boards and examing average scores, I have come to a question- assuming a student meets these ideal "requirements", would admission to most BS/MD programs be likely? The extra curriculars are quite broad, but humor me. </p>
<p>Scores
GPA: 3.8+
ACT/SAT: 34+/2250+
Writing (Either^): 11+
SAT Chem: 750+
SAT Math: 780+
Top 10%
Highest course rigor (can range, doing most for curriculum)</p>
<p>Extra
-Volunteer- 200+ hrs (hospital)
-Volunteer- 100+hrs (other)
-Shadowing several physicians
-Music/Sports/Hobby that one excels at
-Leadership Example
-Research
-NHS
-Something unique (could be from the hobby/activity listed above)- shows dedication and success
-Either one big award or many small ones
-Basically, 4-5 (min obviously) in depth activities</p>
<p>Essay
Using experiences (esp. and obviously volunteering and personal connection) to show why one is more than just an application w/ good scores and on the tennis team, and that one has the maturity (in addition to intellect) to become a doctor. </p>
<p>Last but not least- showing the want and desire to go into medicine. </p>
<p>I'm probably missing some stuff, so please add :D</p>
<p>We’d need to know how close to the top of his class the student is. Just top 10% isn’t what most of these programs want. Need to see the AP and college math and sciences classes. Many BS/MD candidates have gone far beyond their high school’s offerings.</p>
<p>Research is another important factor. If the candidate lives somewhere where it is possible to gain research experience they look for that. They look for math/science awards and honors. Wnners of Intel type competitions. RSI and other competitive summer programs.</p>
<p>Hmm. What you said about ranking is bad news for me haha. Anyway, I left those because the situation can be different for anybody but from what you are saying, it seems like one should least be in ap sciences and math (from soph yr)?</p>
<p>Concerning research, would you say that doing it [well] to show one’s interest is most important (but more prestigious the better)?</p>
<p>Concerning myself, I have math/sci awards. I assume that will be a great setback, but will it throw me out of the running completely?
Thanks for the response!</p>