Thread for BS/MD BS/DO 2021-2022

[texaspg]

Please post here if you are applying during 2021-2022 season.

Courtesy @Roentgen

Questions you should think about for medical school selection

https://dornsife.usc.edu/assets/sites/1/docs/advising/prehealth/New_Logo-35_Questions.pdf

Results thread for 2020-2021 cycle

BS/MD Results - Fall 2021 cycle

This thread is to post the stats and feedback/reflection from students / parents to post the BS/MD Acceptance at the end of the cycle. Below is a post from a student of previous cycle to provide the sample format. This is a very nice post from a previous year’s results thread. You can copy & paste & update with your details when you post. Thank you so much in advance to help future students / parents. Important Note: Please post only results. If you have questions and discussion topics, please use the other thread which will have the year and BS/MD applicant in the title. ******* SAMPLE POST ***** Posting for my daughter … GPA: 4.0 (UW), 4.75 (W) at the time of application Class Rank: NA; Class Size 350+ ACT: 34 SAT: 1510 SAT Subject Tests: Chemistry: 800 Math 2: 800 Bio: 800 AP’s (at time of application) AP Calculus BC: 5; AP Physics C-Mechanics: 5; AP Computer Science A: 5; AP Biology - 4; AP Chemistry and AP Statistics (both will be taken this year); IB – MYP cert…

[grtd2010]

Welcome to BSMD 2021-2022 thread.
To start please visit the following threads to get answers to most common queries. Please use search feature.

1. http://talk.qa.collegeconfidential.com/t/thread-for-bsmd-2020-2021-applicants-part-2/
2. Thread for BSMD 2020-2021 Applicants (Part 1)
3. BS/MD Results - Fall 2021 cycle

Best of luck in your future quest for a BSMD seat.

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[PPofEngrDr]

@grtd2010 you need to edit 3rd link as that points to individual post, not thread.

[grtd2010]

Thanks.

[NoviceDad]

Other relevant threads:

Student Experience Report Thread: This focuses on parents sharing their child’s progress in either the BSMD program or traditional undergrad program:

BSMD/BSDO Applicants Undergrad and Medical School experiences

This is a place holder for discussing college (undergraduate and medical) experience of BSMD applicants. Please indicate BSMD program currently participating or participated traditional UG attending or attended Reasons for not choosing BSMD if received admission Medical college admissions experiences for traditional applicants Residency matching

BS/MD Vs traditional route discussions:

BSMD vs Traditional Path

Discuss pros and cons of BSMD vs traditional path to get into a medical school

[bankingonbsmd]

Hello! So excited (and scared) to be applying this round. Good luck to everyone!

[overanxiousmom]

Hello. Because of covid, there are not much volunteer opportunities at the hospitals and nursing homes. What are the students doing for increasing their volunteer hours.

Please share your thoughts for shadowing too during these covid times Thanks

[NoviceDad]

All the very best to you as well.

[NoviceDad]

Step 1: If possible get the child vaccinated asap.
Step 2: Post vaccinations, continue hunting for shadowing/ volunteering opportunities. I have seen a lot more flexibility for vaccinated folks.

[basketballfan123]

same here, in my area all hospitals and senior homes have stopped volunteering for indefinite future, must be like that in most areas of the country.

hopefully bs/md programs will take that into consideration this cycle!

[privatems]

How are you guys finding shadowing opportunities given that most hospitals/clinics are not taking anyone due to COVID protocols

[NoviceDad]

@basketballfan123 @privatems @overanxiousmom

If you child is vaccinated, a number of doctors are open to giving shadowing opportunities.
Start with your PCP.

[ramen2020]

@basketballfan123 @privatems @overanxiousmom

already volunteering at the hospital also makes obtaining shadowing easier because of less paperwork etc

[Vicky2019]

For class of 2022, most summer programs (in person) got cancelled during summer 2021 and 2020. Since students need to start applying this fall, and BS/MD applications do require medically related experience, you need to think of virtual programs for research/volunteering/shadowing this summer. I noticed virtual summer programs for teens pop up when I search the internet.

Students should also try to start off their application process/essays etc… during summer and keep their calendars open in case in-person opportunities open up during the Fall 2021.

[veenu]

My daughter got 34 in her ACT last month. She is planning to apply for BSMD in 2022. Please suggest if this score is good or she should try to get 35/36.

[Vicky2019]

If she is a ORM (Asian/Indian), she should try for an ACT score of 35/36.

[Threebrook]

@veenu

Here’s a view to consider:

• ACT 34 by itself - Qualified/Eligible Candidacy
• ACT 34 with other stronger academic profile (GPA, Class Rank, APs, PSAT, SAT Subject) - Competitive/Outstanding Candidacy
• ACT 35/36 with other stronger academic profile (GPA, Class Rank, APs, PSAT, SAT Subject) - Compelling Candidacy

ACT/SAT is one of the seven Attributes/Competencies of Objective Data Assessment.

Check out recent BSMD result thread for @quaranteen - ACT34 + other stronger objective and subjective data profile made her/his candidacy “Compelling” and received multiple BSMD admissions.

[grtd2010]

As per College board,
SAT Subject Tests™ have been discontinued in the U.S.
Please take this in to account and substitute for “your competence in science and math” by other means.

[grtd2010]

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• One can block posts from certain users you do not want to read, by putting in ignore bucket.
• One should use DM feature to communicate with others directly. The other party should provide access to you for DM to work.
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