Hello! I made so many posts already when I first made this account. I think this is already my 4th post within a week, but I became so worried about colleges now. University of Virginia is one of my dream schools. I’ve been worrying about my grades and my stats for colleges. I’m scared I won’t get in and I put so much commitment into school. I’ve been dreaming to go to this school since it has a great med school (I think) and is top #2 public universities in America. I know it’s a very competitive school. I want to go to a college that is known for it’s medical majors or something in that field because I want to do something math/science related. Anyways what are my chances of getting in?
I am a resident of Virginia but I was not born here (moved here from Bangladesh at age 4).
My GPA currently is a 3.88 unweighted and a 4.88 weighted. (Also I am a junior in High school).
I take either all dual enrollment classes (same weight as AP) or AP Classes. My freshman and sophomore years I had all honors classes + AP Euro + electives.
I haven’t taken my SAT yet, I will in March but let’s say I got something around 1350.
I also haven’t taken my ACT, but let’s say I got something around 31-32.
I was told my EC were fine (Honor Society, Science Honor Society, Medical Club, Keyettes Club, Art Club, Bengali Dance community, soon to be in Math Honor Society). I also have 80+ hours in community service, trying to get 120+ by the end of junior year.
Also what are some other great medical colleges in Virginia besides VCU? I know William and Mary is also a great school for that field.
You won’t be applying to med school for about 4 years. Use the time now to research what the colleges want to see for undergrad. And what they offer. If you do, you’ll learn there are no “medical majors.”
No “dream” colleges. As a junior, you don’t realize many colleges offer a great experience. UVA is tough to predict because there are many strong students, especially in Northern VA, plus the college wants kids from other parts of the state. Do the right research on your opportunities. Get your ECs in order. Work on prep for the SAT/ACT. Learn what score ranges, GPA, and rigor are needed. All that beats dreaming.
There aren’t “medical majors”. Premeds major in whatever they want, and take the premed prereqs with are REGULAR science courses that other STEM students take. There is nothing “medical” about those prereqs.
You do not have to attend an undergrad with a med school. Most med schools do not give any preference for admission to the undergrads who attended their school. Undergrads are not roaming the halls of the med school.
Most med students attended an undergrad that didn’t have a med school.
Start preparing for the ACT/SAT. Did you take the PSAT? When you get those results you’ll get an idea.
Virginia has a few MD med schools. UVA, VT, VCU, Eastern Virginia
All med schools are excellent. They all teach the same thing. Education is flat.
Wm and Mary doesn’t have a med school, but it’s fine for a premed student.
Have you talked to your parents about how much they’ll pay for college?
Okay thanks makes more sense. My parents are willing to pay a lot of money for my education, I just don’t want them to though. Atleast not a lot of money. Yes I am a US citizen. I did not realize you could go to a different undergrad and med school. Thanks!
Do the right learning about what colleges offer and look for. Find those where you can do well. Try not to let your parents borrow large amounts for undergrad. Med school is expensive.
As said elsewhere, you do not have to go to an undergraduate institution that has a graduate medical school to successfully apply to medical school. In fact, many very good options do not have medical schools (Princeton, for instance). Medical schools are pretty meritocratic. They are looking for applicants with high MCATs and high GPAs. Look for some place you think you will be comfortable and do well. Leave your options open as many students change their major and career path. If you are in Virginia, you have good options outside of UVA, including W&M, which does not have a medical school.