If cost alone is the ONLY issue⊠then itâs no brainer ⊠DOWNSTATE⊠(also 508 is achievable) but if you donât want MCAT headache then AMC
What other things are you concerned about.
Also i would suggest visit the colleges and have a feeling about the place.
IMO, many times the âfitâ has to be there (location, dorm, college professors or their relationship with students etc.). Many of these things can be figured when you visit and talk with other studentsâŠ
You need to consider what interests you. In the past have come across students interested in liberal arts choosing Union since it has strong curriculum. There was a student who chose Union over Case Westernâs program because s/he was very interested in history. Another chose to major in philosophy and went there. I have heard of some one going there over a 7 year program for the sake of MBA and leadership focus, though not sure how helpful the MBA may or may not be in future (generally business programs have a lot of prestige factor associated on where you did it unlike in medicine). Not sure what Hofstra is more well known for and if that is something to your liking. Also recommend visiting both the campuses and see where you see yourself spending upto 8 years more comfortably.
Yes, I too recommend taking Temple out of the picture unless you are certain there wonât be an interview requirement at a later stage. By the way at Temple they have a good business school, but doubt if they will let you pursue MBA as part of this program, but find out
Northeastern is private and doesnât have concept of instate vs OOS. I have heard of top students getting price breaks in the range of ~35k per year on tuition.
@Tony_Joseph
For $350K additional price tag, Downstate is better. Downstate has great matching for Medical Schools and Hospitals in NY area. Good reputation, impressive match list, and cheaper tuition ($350K price difference is huge, IMO). Good luck with your decision.
Hello- Are there any family or student who got into Case western PPSP program? Looking for some insight with this program for in- state students have any preference.
Thankyou for good insight.So technically no In-state students will get admitted to Case PPSP or undergrad looks like.I was curious about this as lot of freinds spoke similar about Case and I didnot believe it.How is Cincinnati BSMD program?Can any of you share some stats what they look for.
@Camelbak
My D found out >100 got in for SLU for this interview-guaranty-only program, but only about 30% move forward with BS MD after the second year/MCAT. We did not do any further research to find out why on 30% as SLU was not on her high priority list ⊠Further research is definitely needed if you consider this program.
Wow. I am considering SLU as, along with the Medical Scholars program, I was awarded their full-tuition schol. But after further research this program doesnât look too appealing. Not only do not many in the program actually receive the soph-year conditional acceptance, but the few who do have to forfeit their guaranteed seat in order to apply to other med schools. Can anyone else speak to the quality and/or value of this program?
The condition of losing a guaranteed seat if you apply out is there in many BS/MD and EAP programs.
SLU is trying to manage its yield and would like these scholars to remain aligned with the program.
If you have an excellent MCAT score (>517), near 4.0 GPA, and fantastic ECs, and want to apply out, take the risk.
IF not, you have a seat at SLU.
@Camelbak
SLU Med school has an Average UGrad GPA 3.85, an Average MCAT Score 513, Acceptance Rate ~7%. At the end of each academic year, Medical Scholars Program students shall maintain a minimum 3.65 cumulative GPA, and a 3.65 math/science GPA. MCAT 505 isnât hard to meet for most, but GPA could be an issue if one isnât careful with weed out courses like Org Chemistry and Bio-Chemistry. What other options you are considering?
We are trying to decide between UNC chapel hill (out of State, no merit scholarship and no honors), University of Pittsburgh (honors and merit scholarship) and University of south Florida ( national merit scholarship plus early assurance BS/MD, requirement is MCAT of 516- 518 (on the higher side) and 7 year program). Would appreciate any advice from this group.
