urgent help part 2

<p>hi guys,
i'm in my 12th yr of my schooling. can i apply for med school after this? if yes, then which universities provide this option and what is the average term of the course that they offer?
Thanks</p>

<p>You have to do undergard first.</p>

<p>do you mean you're interested in a ba/md or bs/md program?</p>

<p>yes, in general i want to become a doctor</p>

<p>what course should i do in undergrad? biology, zoology, psychology or anthropology or evolutionary studies? will i be able to get into med school after that? please give a suitable answer cause i live in india and so i really can't come to the us for the campus interviews and stuff.</p>

<p>If you are seeking admission to a United States medical school, you may enroll in any four-year university in any program -- English, biology, history, economics, chemistry, engineering -- and take a set of ~10 courses to be a "premedical" student. You should apply to a US university to do this, although there may be a few exceptions.</p>

<p>You will then graduate from that program and apply to medical school.</p>

<p>You could, in theory, apply directly to certain programs that would guarantee you an admission into medical school, but I am not sure how they would handle an international applicant -- my suspicion is that they would not know how to evaluate you and would be reluctant to place you in one of their spots. These programs would usually not save you any time or money, though sometimes they will save you one year.</p>

<p>how about enrolling in case western. i think it offers an integrated course and will be 7 yrs. one more thing. i am living in india but i'm a us citizen born in ohio. i'm currently 17 yrs old</p>

<p>they dont take internationals...as far as I know...</p>

<p>most programs do not accept international students.</p>

<p>your best bet would be to enroll in a 4-year undergraduate university, do well in terms of grades and extracirriculars, and apply for a US medical school.</p>

<p>Although you're not technically an international student -- and this does matter for things like financial aid -- I believe that your attending high school (or the equivalent) overseas will make it much harder for committees to evaluate you, and they will prove risk-averse in the process.</p>

<p>(That is, they will be unwilling to take a chance.)</p>

<p>guys,
when u convert rupees into dollars, the currency falls really down. my father earns rs.30000 which is quite a lot but in the us, it won't prove to be much. so i really want to make smart moves. their accepting me might be a problem but i can reverse that part if i get good scores in sat and subject tests. one more thing. in the us,100 people apply for a seat in med school. in india,10^6 people apply for that same seat. so i'm in a really,really,really(10^6) competitive environment. also should i send an sop before sending in my scores cause i'm planning to give them after april,08 as i want to concentrate on my senior year exams first. again,thanks a lot guys. u made joining this forum worthwhile</p>

<p>april 8 is way to late to send your scores...if you are applying for admission for fall 2007, you need to be completing your applications now, if you're not then just ignore what I said</p>

<p>but i'm not prepared for those tests right now. i need atleast a month to prepare. but tell me this tangytart, if i send the scores in apr 07, then when can i expect to get admission?in jan,08?</p>

<p>some programs require the applicant to be a senior in high school. i know the penn state program does.</p>

<p>chimera...it really depends on the school...what you need to do is do some research and choose some schools you'd like to consider (chances are this will not be a bs/md program due to you not meeting their requirements)...then see when their deadline is for spring admission since you will for sure not be able to apply for fall admission...Also since you were born in america you DO qualify for financial aid...you need to get an america passport if you don't have one already...then you can apply for financial aid...rs.30000 will definately not be anywhere near enough to finance a college education in america so you need to actively research about financial aid as well...you are absolutely right about having a better chance getting a spot in medical school in america...why don't you aim for an engineering degree for your undergraduate and then apply to medical school? Since you were born in ohio, why don't you consider cleveland state or kent state university?</p>

<p>...and remember a program is not the only path to becoming a dr...</p>

<p>i'm already a senior. i'll be passing in may,07.as far as financial aid goes, i signup for every damn scholarship available in the us cause i'm really gonna need them.
i'm applying for most of the top med schools that offer this integrated degree but case western and univ of michigan are my dream ones.
also i don't want to go for an undergrad degree in any subject other than biology cause that's the only subject that interests me. engineering is an absolute no because i'm just average in maths although i am ranked third in my class.</p>

<p>Well to be honest you don't have a chance PERIOD at any integrated program. You don't have SAT or ACT scores. Even if you wait one year to get them, these programs usually have a requirement where you must be a senior when you APPLY. You need to be more realistic here. An integrated program is not the only way to become a doctor, and they're usually more expensive. Why don't you apply then as a biology major to Cleveland State or Wayne State. You don't need a minimum ACT/SAT if your grades are good. Start worrying more about financial aid and things like that. Without GREAT financial aid you don't have a chance to attend a university. Financial Aid is not just scholarships. The schools you apply to give you aid as well. You're a US citizen...get your documents ready. Start organizing them because financial aid deadlines are February 1st. Just take the SAT or ACT, you don't have time to worry about what you get. If you don't start moving quickly, you will have to wait a minimum of a semester to apply for admission.</p>

<p>Chimera63, I agree wih TangyTart. Firstly, you must realize the American system is a lot different than the Indian system. Here, you have to be on top of things; lack of organization will really screw you over (you should have taken your SAT I, SAT II, etc - no exceptions). And, as for financial aid, don't really expect much help if your applying as an international. Also, do you have any extracurricular experience. I know in India it's all number games; here, they want a well rounded person. In general, if you don't think you can make it in India, things will be a lot harder here. Moreover, in your condition, with the lack of SAT I, you will have difficulty in applying to regular undergrad. admissions at good schools. It's no game...</p>

<p>chimera, i wouldn't go as far to say that u have nooo chance at all, i mean there's always a possibility that you get the right place at the right time and if you really start moving fast on your applications and test scores, there could be a few programs that have deadlines that you could still meet, but you'll have to research which programs you have the best chance at for scholarships and which ones have late deadlines... and you'll really have to start fast cuz most deadlines have either already passed or are coming up reeally soon. i know it must be hard doing this process from half way around the world. but also don't forget (like Aspen D said) that enrolling in a combined degree program isn't the only method to reaching your goal. in your circumstance, going through a biology major in undergrad first and then applying to med. school might be easier for you. good luck!</p>