UIC-GPPA.

<p>"Hello,
I'm going to be a senior in high school in the fall of 2006, and would like to know what my chances are of getting into the GPPA program at UIC.
Here are my "stats", if you will:
ACT - 36 (with writing)
SAT - 2300 (with writing)
50 out of class of 663
captain of the speech team
math team - four years
captain of the scholastic bowl team
tennis for three years - now play varsity 2nd singles
editor for the school newspaper
play violin
PSAT - 230
Thanks much"</p>

<p>your scores are amazing, so good work. i think you have a shot... it really depends on what high school you go to though because it will affect how they look at ur class rank. this year 16 out of the 27 people graduated in the top 1% and there are 9 valedictorians in our class... however i am not one of them so there is a LOT of hope. ur scores are so good once again.. nice work.</p>

<p>can someone please tell me a little about this program? thanks!</p>

<p>UIC GPPA (University of Illinois at Chicago, Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions) in Medicine is a 7 or 8 year direct-admission program (whichever you choose for undergrad), very much similar to other BS/MD programs around. Contrary to what you might hear, it's becoming rather selective and difficult to be accepted, obviously due to the competition abound.</p>

<p>Med school admission is guaranteed to participants (with a few requirements during undergrad, ie GPA, etc) to the University of Illinois College of Medicine (the largest med school in the nation). U of Illinois Medical School has 4 branches, the largest in Chicago and Champaign-Urbana, and two campuses also at Peoria and Rockford. The MCAT is required, and a minimum "average" score over the sections is required, though if you score below a 30 a summer preparation course is required.</p>

<p>There are catches: namely, you have to be a resident of Illinois for the Medicine (as well as Dentistry and Public Health) program. </p>

<p>There are other GPPA programs that vary in disciplines. A few examples --</p>

<p>MAMS - Master of Associated Medical Sciences in Biomedical Visualization
MPH - Master of Public Health
MS - Master of Science in Kinesiology, MS Occupational Therapy
DDS - Dentistry
Pharm.D - Pharmacy
DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy</p>

<p>There are also non-medical related degree programs -- JD, MFA, MBA, M.Ed., M.Arch., Nursing, and a bunch of Ph.D. programs in engineering.</p>

<p>Anything else you'd like to know?</p>

<p>Thanks a lot M17...so if I don't live in illinois, I can't apply to the BS/MD prog?</p>

<p>Yup...no out-of-state students in the prog. I just called and asked cuz I was curious as well. </p>

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<p>can someone who got in post their stats please?</p>

<p>Would someone be willing to read my essay, and give me some feedback
This is for GPPA, obviously.</p>

<p>sure thing</p>

<p>Can someone give me some hints about the Essay on UIC Honors College? What do they mean by Scholarly Attributes?</p>

<p>first round GPPA interviews finished today</p>

<p>same here...</p>

<p>how did you all do?</p>

<p>it was chilllll. i mean that literally and figuratively.</p>

<p>it was like 2 degrees</p>

<p>I thought it went pretty well. But the essay was so one-sided, UIC will be reading all identical essays.</p>

<p>To those of you who haven't gone throught the 1st round process, please do not ask others what the essay was on or the interview questions. It's better to remain the integrity of the process.</p>

<p>thanks!</p>

<p>btw, for me, I thought it was alright.</p>

<p>I think GPPA medical applicants all got the first round interview!</p>

<p>do you think thats how they split us up?</p>

<p>i am trying for GPPA so maybe</p>

<p>and i agree GREATLY with the keeping the integrity of the process</p>

<p>plus. i dont want people cheating. i want to get in. haha</p>

<p>I am currently a junior and I am very much interested in the program. Can some of you tell me the stats to secure a position in GPPA.. I would like to know what i should aim to acheive in the next few months. I am in the top 2% in my class, but haven't taken an ACT yet..</p>

<p>well u prolly need at least a 31 to be competitive. Also, rank in the top of ur class is a must. like 2-3 percent. Also a rigorous courses. But in addition u need to have superb ec's. And don't just do them because of college; follow your interests and at the same time add an educational aspect. For instance, I started a web desgn business cause I really like computers. A bit later, I wanted to explore other volunteer interests and so I started creating websites, brochures for charities and non-profit orgs. I get more enjoyment and gratification from this. Plus, I am invloved within my community. U see what i mean? </p>

<p>Be well-rounded. like athletics and activities. </p>

<p>Btw, I have NOT gotten in. I'm still in the process. Hopefully, I do.<br>
Some of my stats</p>

<p>rank 17/588
Sat; 1460/1600 so approx ACT 33
Symphonic band, Varsity men's volleyball, President web design team
NCTE writing award, 1st place in a video contest
1st place DECA e-commerce competition; qualified for state
conducted epidemiological research </p>

<p>some other "smaller" stuff</p>