Thread for BSMD 2020-2021 Applicants (Part 2)

Pre-Med & Medical School Multiple Degree Programs
2425

Do we have BS/MD Results - Class of 2021 yet?
Please let us know which bs/md people got in

2426

Here ^

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2427

So All BS-MD except Brown done. Any more pending?

2428

As far as I know it seems that way, but I donā€™t know for sure :sweat_smile:

2429

Two BS MD results remaining

UPSOM GAP later this month and Brown PLME RD

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2430

On a lighter note, I donā€™t see myself debating too much on these choices :slight_smile:

I would choose one of the NJMS schools where kid will be happy to attend! My DD would have been happy with TCNJ if cost is no concern for me based on the info sessions we attended. No idea about Rutgers, but NJMS being close it should be prioritized.

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2431

You lose your guaranteed interview if you apply outside in SLU.

2432

Wait so why are BS MDS like rochester and BU and brown so hyped if their rankings arent too high like brown is lower than roch and bu

2433

non-Tx, SoCal! Thanks for the help. I am pretty set and clear about medicine.

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2434

Rochester, BU, and Brown are hyped because they are mid-tier medical schools as opposed to other BS/MD programs that are mostly composed of lower-tier medical schools.

In addition, Rochester, BU and Brown are good undergraduate institutions unlike some of the undergrads associated with other programs.

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2435

Congratulations to ur son on the acceptance !!! . My D also got PPSP interview , but we just heard the rejection unfortunately :frowning:

2436

As an update on my BS/MD journey, I was accepted to the Oklahoma University MHSP BS/MD program. This was my one and only interview for BS/MD programs. I didnā€™t have the best grades or extracurriculars but what I believe set me apart were my essays. Everyone who has reviewed them have said that they are the best essays that they have ever seen in their career. And as a word of advice to future applicants, APPLY BROADLY. This was the last BS/MD program I applied to and ended up being my only interview, I am not even an Oklahoma resident. Focus on your essays guys and apply broadly since there is not much else you can do to increase your chances once you begin senior year.

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2437

Since Oklahoma is non binding, I plan on maximizing my extracurriculars and smashing the MCAT to target for medical schools in Illinois and if I get lucky maybe even try for Northwestern/UChicago type schools

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2438

BTW, Illinois is my home state

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2439

Sorry to hear that. We have gone through 8 rejections in past few months.

2440

Same :grin:

2441

BU SOM, Brown SOM, and URochester SOM are all respectable medical schools, ranked #33, #36, and #36, respectively (USNWR-Research). So not only is one ā€˜guaranteedā€™ admission to medical school, itā€™s a top 35 medical school (nothing to look down upon).

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2442

DS got into Case PPSP! Is there a parent of someone at Case PPSP that I can reach out to ask questions? Thanks so much to everyone for all the support/advice!

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2443

Agree, these are solid schools. If you are risk averse and donā€™t mind the high cost go for them. All three have good match history. Donā€™t think of applying out thru these schools. If you are not sure, go traditional, work smart and aim for T10 or T20

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Yes, for high stats and strong ECs kids. my kid didnā€™t apply to BU/REMS/Brown this time. He only applied to T20s and got more interviews from T10 then T20. Yield protection and regional favoritism is real. Looking at app schools can reasonably predict where they can get acceptances.