<p>Hi Everyone,
I'm a Junior in Illinois, and I've been looking at med schools, but I'm a bit confused on where I could get in.</p>
<p>I initially liked the though of the accelerated programs at UMKC or NEOUCOM, but after reading some threads I'm not sure if its worth rushing and burning out.</p>
<p>But, if I were interested, what would be my chances of acceptance, and although its hard to measure, my success in those programs.</p>
<p>I've got a 4.33 GPA. I haven't taken the SAT yet, but of the 10 or so practice ones I've gotten 2100-2300. Top 3% of class (School is Naperville North, they "removed" class rank last year)</p>
<p>AP's: AP Gov: 5; Jnr: AP Chem, AP Language; Snr: AP Calc BC, AP Bio, AP Lit
Sports: Varsity Cross Country(5th team place at State), Varsity Track</p>
<p>EC's: National Honor Society, Captain on Cross Country Team, Literacy Center Tutor (200+ hrs), Volunteering at Children's Museum, Hospital.</p>
<p>Planning on research during the summer, hopefully chemistry.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>You have some great HS stats and in all honesty I believe those combined degrees (accelerated programs) are too restricting. With your stats I'd apply broadly depending on my financial status and other factors that apply.</p>
<p>Keep an eye out for Brown and see if it is a possible option, they usually accept a high percentage of their undergrads for their medical and graduate schools and the pass/fail system is great nonetheless, good luck.</p>
<p>if you can get a 2200-2300 SAT score and 700+ SAT2's, you are definitely competitive for the accelerated med programs. Just a word of caution, you've gotta be 100% sure that you wanna be a doctor because many programs are binding (i.e. you have to stay in the program). I personally know two people who are in these programs but who have changed their minds about medicine and are pretty much forced to complete the program. Also, I'd suggest you get some more medically related EC's under your belt this summer. Chemistry research is fine, but the adcomms will likely want to see your passion for medicine (volunteering at the hospital is a good start but see if you can get some shadowing done). Anyways, good luck.</p>
<p>I'm sure I want to be a doctor, although I'm not entirely sure what type. Leaning toward anesthesiology though.</p>
<p>Do you recommend any other EC's for the summer that are med related? Maybe summer sessions at UMKC or NEOUCOM? Also, is there anyone here who is part of those programs, so that I can get some general questions answered.</p>