Would this work out?

Pre-Med & Medical School Pre-Med Topics
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<p>I applied to a six-year accelerated BS/MD program with NEOUCOM and its affiliated consortium universities. Unfortunately, I found out yesterday that I was waitlisted. I know that there is very little chance of getting off the list. I know of a family friend who was also waitlisted from the program several years ago. She ended up going to one of the consortium universities and followed the program curriculum over two years. She then applied to NEOUCOM and obtained admission. I don't really know the details, but I will ask her.</p>

<p>I am considering trying the same thing she did. I would attend one of the consortium universities and follow whatever curriculum the students in the program are following. My only concerns are that because the curriculum involves summer study, I would not be able to do any extra things such as research or volunteering over the summer. Also, I might not be able to study for the MCAT as much since I would be in class year round. The students in the program do not need to do any research or volunteering and only need a minimum of 24 on the MCAT. </p>

<p>I was wondering if anyone could address those concerns and if anyone had any opinions/experience. Thanks.</p>

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<p>i wouldn't recommend it. just go through with the normal 3-4 years of undergrad and then apply broadly. trying to keep pace with the accelerated program may take a toll on your gpa and your EC's.</p>

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<p>If you actually do not do any volunteering or shadowing or reseach, and do poorly on the MCAT (i.e. 24), then you need to be aware that while I have no idea what this program's ideas are, you certainly will not be admitted to any other medical schools when your four years are up</p>

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<p>What is considered a good amount of "EC time" for medical school admissions? I realize it's not just about quantity.</p>

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<p>Enough that you can talk about them at length in interviews, tell good stories, and write good essays. Colleges are very hours-obsessed to make sure you didn't just do it to get in. Med schools care more about what you learned.</p>