Thread for BS/MD BS/DO 2021-2022

Pre-Med & Medical School Multiple Degree Programs
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@Superstar678
From College Board website:

Here is a video link for a step-by-step guide to Score Choice - provided by CollegeBoard:

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Got it, thanks for the clarification!

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A 1550 is equivalent to a 35 ACT per the concordance tables. Is it not viewed as such?

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I always thought ACT was more appropriate for BS/MD programs with their science component however pseudo it may be. I dont have any specific basis to say the schools actually do this.

Now that they have cancelled subject tests, I wonder if there is some added importance to this section or if they expect people to be attempting APs instead.

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Historically, SAT has been the preferred test in the Northeast / Mid-Atlantic regions where most BS/MD programs are situated.
Many years ago, some programs would not even accept the ACT as a valid test score.

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what programs are a better set for students with a high 1400 SAT score? obv pitt/baylor/rice are not the ideal programs for this sat score. Are there cases when students have been accepted with 1470’s or so.

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i think that’s misleading, adcom’s don’t care once you meet the threshold. think about it in you head, i am going to pick this student over this one because he was able to bubble in 3 more correct answers. that insane. Once you meet the threshold, other parts of the application will be considered

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Are you an ORM?
if yes, unless there is a major hook, chances of getting interview calls at 1470 are slim.

Maybe explore BS/DO.

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@futurebs_md12323
IMO, even for BS/DO route, one should have GPA 3.5(UW) or above.
What’s your UW GPA? Seniors can chime in here with your chances.

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I mean I guess the major hook would be that I am a first author for a research with a medical school professor. I have done shadowing in several specialities including things like orthopedic trauma surgery, anesthiology, and geratrics. I have done ems for 10 or so months, president re-elect for HOSA, hospital volunteering, some other leadership stuff. I have semi decent awards but first place at a Johnson and Johnson affiliated competition. My gpa is a 94W school doesn’t give uw. Yes I am Asian.

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uw is 3.6-7, junior year it was a 4.0 with 4 aps and 2 honors.

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I am looking at applying to Drew/Rutgers NJMS BSMS program. I don’t see any information about supplements. can someone clarify this?

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@futurebs_md12323
During the Fall 2021 application cycle, @Sooar78 reported one BSMD acceptance with stats somewhat similar to yours. Apply widely. Keep your traditional route options open. Good luck.
Seniors please chime in.

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Hey @Sooar78 can i pm you?

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Can anyone help me with SUNY upstate application? Do we just need to fill the common app for all feeder schools? Will the supplements be sent later?

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Yes, submit the common app (along with the correct selection of program).
If the feeder school forwards your application and Upstate decides, you will get a supplemental application.

NOTE: every feeder school has a different process - some take an interview before forwarding to Upstate, and some just forward without any interviews.

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@NoviceDad Thank you! So any recommendation on the feeder schools as there are many.

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Pick the ones that you will be comfortable spending 3 or 4 years of your college life.

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Folks

10 days to Nov 1 deadline!
Buckle up!

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Did any one receive Interviews from NJIT?