SGU for the August 2011 entering class?

aug class is competitive to get into but if you apply early with high stats (cgpa, sgpa, and mcat) you should be fine :)

you mean the usual stats right? 3.0+ cgpa, 3.0+ sgpa, avg. 27 mcat?

if you have those stats then :thumbup:

hello

Im close to graduating from Texas Tech University with a B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology w/ a minor in Chemistry.

Im gonna graduate a good gpa. A 3.28 with the amcas calculation. I had several retakes, really screwed up on the college courses I took while still in highschool, had a 1.7, glad thats behind me lol.

25s mcat

3.14 science gpa

decent lor's

Good amount of exc's, I dont know how much emphasis in put on these, but...


Alpha Kappa Psi – Pledge Class Vice President of Finance
College Republicans of Texas Tech
Young Conservatives of Texas
Double T Health Service Corps
Beta Beta Beta
Alpha Epsilon Delta – Premed honors society
Health Occupations Students of America

and of course volunteer experience in an E.R.

Im extremely stressed about med school admissions, medicine is my passion and I don't have any alternative career plans. any help would be great.

your stats are good :thumbup: but i would suggest for you to apply to jan class. aug tends to be competitive. if you can improve your mcat score, i say you will be fine :)

Thanks Richard. How early should I apply? Also do you know if I will be interviewed in my state or would I have to travel to the campus? Timeline wise I wanted to know.

Here are my stats. I was wondering what my chances were. I am currently an undergrad Senior majoring in Biological Sciences

GPA = 2.85 (i might be able to bring it up to roughly 2.9ish or maybe a little higher by the time I finish my last year)
MCAT. 24
Great LOR's
Campus Employment/involvement
Hospital Employment/experience
volunteering experience
research experience
2 Honor Societies
Great Essay
Physician Shadowing

How does it look?

you should submit the application before the end of this year. most of the time, there will be alumni graduates practicing or residents doing rotations in your state (if you're living for instance CA, NJ, NY, etc.) so you won't have to travel. but there are always exceptions so be sure to be ready to travel (the adcom will try to make the best accommodations for you).

what is your sgpa cravechocolate?

will an MCAT save your application. I have good EC's such as working with a doctor at a homeless shelter but my GPA is much lower than I hoped it would be. It is a 2.7 when i thought I was going to be a 3.0. I am freaking out because I think i have just killed my chances at St.George's. Would a MCAT of a 30 save me. Would I still have a chance with a 25?

my science gpa is 2.5. why does this matter?

your sgpa matters because adcom carefully takes a look at this especially if you're a bio major. since your science gpa is not high with the mcat not too good you might be offered foundations or mph. best thing would be then to retake the mcat or get your gpa to 3.0. consider smp or post-bac too.

extracurriculars are not really significant during the admission process. after interviews, extracurriculars might be taken into account to make the final decision. but up to the interview or getting an interview really depends on your gpa and mcat. ribozyme-get a high mcat and improve your gpa to 3.0 range.

What is foundations? I know MPH. Can I request foundations during the app cycle?

foundations is an one semester program. If you achieve a 3.2 GPA then you get to matriculate into the school of medicine. foundation students are asked to take anatomy, neurophys, biochem, and other bio classes. you can't apply directly to the foundations program. instead of acceptance for med school, adcom will offer you foundations.

ya that's one of the best things about foundations. gurantee spot for medical school.　well same thing can be said for the pre-med program. lot of times ppl confuse between foundations and premed.

is the mandatory essay the same topic and how much time do I have?

same topic. check the interview feedback on sdn. some of the recent interviewees posted what they thought of the essay. you usually get 10 min but anything can go. as in you will more likely be given more time but 10 min is what you should think of.

Is there honor society like AOA in SGU?
If so what are the requirements?

To those posters that have been accepted for August 2011 please provide a summary of their qualifications including MCATs, undergrad & grad GPAs.

Thanks.

To those posters that have been accepted for August 2011 please provide a summary of their qualifications including MCATs, undergrad & grad GPAs.

Thanks.

29R on the mcat
undegrad gpa 3.6

Is there honor society like AOA in SGU?
If so what are the requirements?

there is it called IEA and the requirements are as follows:
1) a 4.0 in term 1 or
2) a 3.5 GPA after term 1 up to 3rd year (although that is in the process of changing/or has changed this term

Your GPA (especially sGPA) and MCAT are way low for SGU, I would suggest retaking the MCAT and maybe some more science classes to bring up your GPA.

Good luck

whoa 4.0 during term1? dang. straight As is pretty tight

whoa 4.0 during term1? dang. straight As is pretty tight

It is med school. Everyone studies hard.

hey guys,
I am sitting at a 3.7 something gpa and a 29P (first) and a 27 R (retake) MCAT scores. What are my chances for the August class?

Strong chance for Aug. If you're worried about your retake MCAT being lower than the first, don't sweat it. The adcom will look at your higher score. However they might ask you during the interview what happened.

accepted Aug 2011! see all you acceptees there! to all others, best of luck!!

ynsp--

Congratulations on your acceptance.

Good luck; knock em' dead.

Any others August 2011 stats?

Thanks.

both science and combined gpa 3.2. 30q

accepted to Aug 2011.

3.8 GPA + 26M (10-6-10)

what bothers me is that they said that they have put me in the "English Enhancement Program" ...what the hell is that? Just because I got a 6 on verbal?

I don't even know what it is or how it works?

They just proved to me that all they care about is to make money out of their students. That's sad.

Not sure if English Enhancement Program is the same as Academic Enhancement Program (AEP)? If it is then AEP is basically the following provided by the Department of Educational Services at SGU:

"SGU’s Academic Enhancement Program (AEP) is a retention initiative implemented in the Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. The Committee on Admissions believes that a student will be successful in their academic endeavor at SGU but have also determined that the student may benefit through enrollment in AEP; it simply provides the student with additional guidance and resources during their first year of medical school. Students are placed into the program for a variety of reasons, the most common of which are low undergraduate GPA, low MCAT scores, being out of school for an extended period of time prior to beginning medical school, coming from a non-US education system, or speaking English as a second language. The Committee feels that these students are capable of handling the rigors of medical school but may need more guidance in developing a successful approach to managing the workload.

Placement in the AEP is for Terms One and Two in Medicine or Veterinary Medicine. The AEP is NOT a reduced-load program or a decelerated program; it is for Terms 1 and 2. The student is enrolled in the regular, full academic program in medical school, but is mandated to participate in additional learning activities. Most students in AEP traditionally perform just as well (if not better) than their non-AEP counterparts. In fact, students frequently ask to be placed in the program once they learn of the benefits it provides.

Shortly after Academic Orientation in Grenada, AEP students will attend an AEP Orientation meeting where details regarding the program are outlined. Students are required to attend this orientation and to occasionally meet with their AEP Coordinator (after the first unified quiz, after mid-term exams, etc.) in the Department of Educational Services (DES). These meetings give you the opportunity to discuss the approach to your studies, discuss your perspective on your performance on exams and on that basis, to tweak your tailored AEP requirements, if needed.

AEP Students are required to attend 1 closed AEP review session (restricted to AEP students only - either Anatomy or Biochemistry) AND one regular DES review session (open to all students) per week. Students can attend more if they choose but one AEP and one DES are mandatory; attendance is tracked by DES for the Dean of Students Office. AEP review sessions are “closed” to other students to keep the groups small while DES review groups are open to all students. All review groups are peer-facilitated by senior students. Currently, in Spring ’09, there are 134 AEP / DES review groups running that meet weekly so there are lots of resources!

DES also offers a Learning Strategies program for advice on time management, test-taking strategies, study methods, etc; a Specialized English Language Program for enhancing communication for the medical professions; small group tutorials, and more. All students, AEP and non-AEP, are welcome to take advantage of any of these resources.

The IAP (Individualized Advancement Program), which is completely separate from the AEP, is a second retention initiative in the Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. This program allows existing students to reduce their courseload by taking 2 terms to complete 1 term of coursework, while utilizing resources in DES to refine studying techniques, time management, and test-taking skills."

My Stats are: 3.7 cum gpa, 3.7 sci gpa, 24 MCAT, clinical, research, leadership experience, I should be submitting my app in a few days what do you think my chances are for the August class? Thanks for the help :)

My Stats are: 3.7 cum gpa, 3.7 sci gpa, 24 MCAT, clinical, research, leadership experience, I should be submitting my app in a few days what do you think my chances are for the August class? Thanks for the help :)

Yes submit your application as soon as possible. Your stats are good for August class :thumbup:

Thank you Richardh :) I hope everything works out.
I want an MD more than anything and I love how SGU will give me that opportunity when others wouldn't :xf:

no prob :thumbup: wishing you good luck :)

Not sure if English Enhancement Program is the same as Academic Enhancement Program (AEP)? If it is then AEP is basically the following provided by the Department of Educational Services at SGU:

"SGU’s Academic Enhancement Program (AEP) is a retention initiative implemented in the Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. The Committee on Admissions believes that a student will be successful in their academic endeavor at SGU but have also determined that the student may benefit through enrollment in AEP; it simply provides the student with additional guidance and resources during their first year of medical school. Students are placed into the program for a variety of reasons, the most common of which are low undergraduate GPA, low MCAT scores, being out of school for an extended period of time prior to beginning medical school, coming from a non-US education system, or speaking English as a second language. The Committee feels that these students are capable of handling the rigors of medical school but may need more guidance in developing a successful approach to managing the workload.

Placement in the AEP is for Terms One and Two in Medicine or Veterinary Medicine. The AEP is NOT a reduced-load program or a decelerated program; it is for Terms 1 and 2. The student is enrolled in the regular, full academic program in medical school, but is mandated to participate in additional learning activities. Most students in AEP traditionally perform just as well (if not better) than their non-AEP counterparts. In fact, students frequently ask to be placed in the program once they learn of the benefits it provides.

Shortly after Academic Orientation in Grenada, AEP students will attend an AEP Orientation meeting where details regarding the program are outlined. Students are required to attend this orientation and to occasionally meet with their AEP Coordinator (after the first unified quiz, after mid-term exams, etc.) in the Department of Educational Services (DES). These meetings give you the opportunity to discuss the approach to your studies, discuss your perspective on your performance on exams and on that basis, to tweak your tailored AEP requirements, if needed.

AEP Students are required to attend 1 closed AEP review session (restricted to AEP students only - either Anatomy or Biochemistry) AND one regular DES review session (open to all students) per week. Students can attend more if they choose but one AEP and one DES are mandatory; attendance is tracked by DES for the Dean of Students Office. AEP review sessions are “closed” to other students to keep the groups small while DES review groups are open to all students. All review groups are peer-facilitated by senior students. Currently, in Spring ’09, there are 134 AEP / DES review groups running that meet weekly so there are lots of resources!

DES also offers a Learning Strategies program for advice on time management, test-taking strategies, study methods, etc; a Specialized English Language Program for enhancing communication for the medical professions; small group tutorials, and more. All students, AEP and non-AEP, are welcome to take advantage of any of these resources.

The IAP (Individualized Advancement Program), which is completely separate from the AEP, is a second retention initiative in the Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. This program allows existing students to reduce their courseload by taking 2 terms to complete 1 term of coursework, while utilizing resources in DES to refine studying techniques, time management, and test-taking skills."

thanks for this..well I guess it's not an individual semester which is good:thumbup:

I am applying fir the fall of 2011, I have a 3.38 cgpa 3.3 sgpa and am taking the mcat at the end of January. I have been scoring around a 24 but I still have a full month to study. I have over three years os research experience, shadowing experience in the or, volunteered in as a cna, and an emtb. What do you think my chances are?

I am applying fir the fall of 2011, I have a 3.38 cgpa 3.3 sgpa and am taking the mcat at the end of January. I have been scoring around a 24 but I still have a full month to study. I have over three years os research experience, shadowing experience in the or, volunteered in as a cna, and an emtb. What do you think my chances are?

Haven't applied yet but called the office and explained my stats to them. My gpa is 2.7 while my mcat is 25. Was told I would be considered for foundations program unless I raise my gpa to 3.0 range. Since your gpa is in that range guessing you have a shot. But I would choose Jan over Aug.

Thanks for replying, Is that because Jan is less competitive then aug?

Yea Jan is less competitive than Aug. But you still have time to improve your MCAT.

I am applying fir the fall of 2011, I have a 3.38 cgpa 3.3 sgpa and am taking the mcat at the end of January. I have been scoring around a 24 but I still have a full month to study. I have over three years os research experience, shadowing experience in the or, volunteered in as a cna, and an emtb. What do you think my chances are?

You will be strong for Jan 2012 :) If you still wish to apply for Aug 2011, I would suggest you to apply for GSP program instead of Grenada program :thumbup:

Im a senior bio major in the midwest.
GPA: 3.12
sGPA: 3.40
MCAT1 : 28M - 11PS 8VR 9BS
MCAT2: 27Q - 9PS 8VR 10BS
Lots of volunteering in USA and in India
3yrs of research
lots of shadowing (urology, general surgery, cardiology)

I applied for the KBT Scholars program. My application is complete as of yesterday.

What are my chances??? Someonee...plz evaluate me!! :confused:

Hey Guys! Once we exit the screen that says "Buy now" for the application fee is there no other way to pay via credit card? Thanks!

Unless things have changed, the application fee can be paid through credit card or money order (which you can mail it along with your signature page, passport photo).

If you by accident exit the screen for payment, you can log back in and pay by credit card (because I think your application is incomplete unless you pay).

Im a senior bio major in the midwest.
GPA: 3.12
sGPA: 3.40
MCAT1 : 28M - 11PS 8VR 9BS
MCAT2: 27Q - 9PS 8VR 10BS
Lots of volunteering in USA and in India
3yrs of research
lots of shadowing (urology, general surgery, cardiology)

I applied for the KBT Scholars program. My application is complete as of yesterday.

What are my chances??? Someonee...plz evaluate me!! :confused:
You would definitely be considered a good candidate for the KBT program along with the Grenada program :)

If your application was just recently completed, I would just be patient and wait to see how things develop. Good luck!!

i think it is the same thing, but i'm not positive. they put students in it for the reasons bolded in the quote.

they put me in the AEP too i think because i will have been out of school for a year prior to beginning med school.

Not sure if English Enhancement Program is the same as Academic Enhancement Program (AEP)? If it is then AEP is basically the following provided by the Department of Educational Services at SGU:

"SGU’s Academic Enhancement Program (AEP) is a retention initiative implemented in the Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. The Committee on Admissions believes that a student will be successful in their academic endeavor at SGU but have also determined that the student may benefit through enrollment in AEP; it simply provides the student with additional guidance and resources during their first year of medical school. Students are placed into the program for a variety of reasons, the most common of which are low undergraduate GPA, low MCAT scores, being out of school for an extended period of time prior to beginning medical school, coming from a non-US education system, or speaking English as a second language. The Committee feels that these students are capable of handling the rigors of medical school but may need more guidance in developing a successful approach to managing the workload.

Placement in the AEP is for Terms One and Two in Medicine or Veterinary Medicine. The AEP is NOT a reduced-load program or a decelerated program; it is for Terms 1 and 2. The student is enrolled in the regular, full academic program in medical school, but is mandated to participate in additional learning activities. Most students in AEP traditionally perform just as well (if not better) than their non-AEP counterparts. In fact, students frequently ask to be placed in the program once they learn of the benefits it provides.

Shortly after Academic Orientation in Grenada, AEP students will attend an AEP Orientation meeting where details regarding the program are outlined. Students are required to attend this orientation and to occasionally meet with their AEP Coordinator (after the first unified quiz, after mid-term exams, etc.) in the Department of Educational Services (DES). These meetings give you the opportunity to discuss the approach to your studies, discuss your perspective on your performance on exams and on that basis, to tweak your tailored AEP requirements, if needed.

AEP Students are required to attend 1 closed AEP review session (restricted to AEP students only - either Anatomy or Biochemistry) AND one regular DES review session (open to all students) per week. Students can attend more if they choose but one AEP and one DES are mandatory; attendance is tracked by DES for the Dean of Students Office. AEP review sessions are “closed” to other students to keep the groups small while DES review groups are open to all students. All review groups are peer-facilitated by senior students. Currently, in Spring ’09, there are 134 AEP / DES review groups running that meet weekly so there are lots of resources!

DES also offers a Learning Strategies program for advice on time management, test-taking strategies, study methods, etc; a Specialized English Language Program for enhancing communication for the medical professions; small group tutorials, and more. All students, AEP and non-AEP, are welcome to take advantage of any of these resources.

The IAP (Individualized Advancement Program), which is completely separate from the AEP, is a second retention initiative in the Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. This program allows existing students to reduce their courseload by taking 2 terms to complete 1 term of coursework, while utilizing resources in DES to refine studying techniques, time management, and test-taking skills."

Even if you apply now for August, you may get wait-listed and rolled over to the January class, so you may as well try. Are you interested in KBTGSP at all? That may help too!

SGU has an honors society, IEA, you need to maintain a 3.5 GPA to join as well as stay in.

Is there honor society like AOA in SGU?
If so what are the requirements?

I finished my undergrad in May.

I applied for Fall 2010 to bunch of US schools and SGU only for Caribbean. I didnt get into any US schools but SGU waitlisted me for August and accepted me for January 2011. I decided to work for clinical trials at this year and reapply for August 2011 turning down my acceptance for January class. They only needed my transcript with degree for review. I got a call yesterday from the advisor saying I got accepted and the letter arrived in mail today! :)

cGPA: 3.34
sGPA: 3.4
MCAT: PS-12, BS-11, VR-9, W-M (once)

Biochem major
okay LoRs
some volunteering
some physician shadowing
two semesters of research
physics and microbio ta
working part time all year round

congrats StallionSupreme :thumbup:

thanks Richardh!

Congrats Stallion and other students who have been accepted for the August class! See you there in August :)

Im a senior bio major in the midwest.
GPA: 3.12
sGPA: 3.40
MCAT1 : 28M - 11PS 8VR 9BS
MCAT2: 27Q - 9PS 8VR 10BS
Lots of volunteering in USA and in India
3yrs of research
lots of shadowing (urology, general surgery, cardiology)

I applied for the KBT Scholars program. My application is complete as of yesterday.

What are my chances??? Someonee...plz evaluate me!! :confused:

i think your chances look good.

hey guys,
I am sitting at a 3.7 something gpa and a 29P (first) and a 27 R (retake) MCAT scores. What are my chances for the August class?

i agree with maybeleen... your chances look good for august (so long as your BCPM gpa is 3.0+)

Hi everyone, I am new to this message board, just thought I would get some input from people that have some experience in the matter. What are my chances of getting into SGU this aug, jan, and overall? My BCMP gpa is 3.38 and my total gpa is 3.36 and an MCAT of 30 S (B:10, P:11, V:9, Writing: S)? Any input would be great.

You will be a strong candidate for admission the school :thumbup: You will also probably be awarded a scholarship (I think Chancellors) that will cover most of your tuition.

You will be a strong candidate for admission the school :thumbup: You will also probably be awarded a scholarship (I think Chancellors) that will cover most of your tuition.

Thanks for the help, I ve started worrying lately, as their average GPA of matriculation is a 3.40 and I am just slightly below that. Do you know if Canadian applicants are eligible for scholarships as well? Thanks again for your input.

Yes; Canadians are eligible for scholarship! The school offers many scholarships for the students :thumbup:

Hi everyone, I am new to this message board, just thought I would get some input from people that have some experience in the matter. What are my chances of getting into SGU this aug, jan, and overall? My BCMP gpa is 3.38 and my total gpa is 3.36 and an MCAT of 30 S (B:10, P:11, V:9, Writing: S)? Any input would be great.
...why the rush? @ SGU tuition + living expenses+ books is b/w 67K - 70K per year. In your show, will apply to 30+ US DO/MD program or even more before heading to the Carribean...just my 0.2 cent.

To be honest i am just being realistic, I ve accepted that I made some mistakes in first and second year which have significantly brought down my GPA. And to answer your question, I want to get into SGU because time is my main concern at this point.

Your science GPA and MCAT are both above average, you should be just fine! Good luck!!

Im a senior bio major in the midwest.
GPA: 3.12
sGPA: 3.40
MCAT1 : 28M - 11PS 8VR 9BS
MCAT2: 27Q - 9PS 8VR 10BS
Lots of volunteering in USA and in India
3yrs of research
lots of shadowing (urology, general surgery, cardiology)

I applied for the KBT Scholars program. My application is complete as of yesterday.

What are my chances??? Someonee...plz evaluate me!! :confused:

Your science GPA and MCAT are both above average, you should be just fine! Good luck!!

Hey guys,

I was just offered an interview with SGU yesterday. The Doctor immediately emailed me and asked me to come in for an interview this monday aaahhh! Any tips?

I'm hoping that my self-belief and reasoning speed will be highly improved by the academic journey at SGU. I just can't believe its going to be 300k. I feel like I am bribing the system to let me in. Whatever we are special just like the mainland docs. Are people at SGU generally more interesting as people than the ones on the mainland...You know since they all partied more in undergrad.

Hi everyone, I received my acceptance for Aug 2011 and figured I would toss out my numbers for those still waiting to hear back.

-sgpa: 4.0
-overall gpa: 3.70
MCAT: 27 O

Good luck to everyone and I hope to meet some of you down there :)

Hey guys,

I was just offered an interview with SGU yesterday. The Doctor immediately emailed me and asked me to come in for an interview this monday aaahhh! Any tips?

Sorry for the late response! I hope your interview went well :)

Hi everyone, I received my acceptance for Aug 2011 and figured I would toss out my numbers for those still waiting to hear back.

-sgpa: 4.0
-overall gpa: 3.70
MCAT: 27 O

Good luck to everyone and I hope to meet some of you down there :)

congrats tremens :thumbup:

Hi All,

I recently confirmed my acceptance to SGU and I'm stoked. I think I got into the dual MD/MPH program as well which is a dream come true.

Here are my stats for those asking:

sGPA: 3.26
cGPA: 3.56
MCAT: 30 (verbal 11, bio 10, physical 9)

Graduated with a BA in Global Development Studies (international relations) from UC Berkeley. Experience volunteering/traveling abroad, two years work in public health.

The man who interviewed me in my home-town of Fresno told me he'd recommend me because I was qualified and had a professional demeanor.

I'll be posting a thread for housing! Maybe it's not necessary but I figure why not get the ball rolling?

Thanks y'all. Looking forward to meeting everyone in the fall!

Jenna

Congrats jennanak :thumbup:

Congrats jennanak :thumbup:

Thank you! :)

If a person gets accepted for the August class is it possible to postpone enrolling until January?

if you want to postpone, they make you withdraw your app and compare it with the applicants of the new semester. I got in for january 2011 and asked them to consider me for august 2011. they just asked me for a transcript with my degree on it to be sent and they got back to me after a re-review from the committee. if things go as planned, i will be there in august! :D

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Sorry for the late response! I hope your interview went well :)

My interview (03/07) went well...i think. My interview was at 2pm at a local restaurant. I went to the restaurant at 1:55pm and the waiter took me to the doc in the back room. He was caught off guard that i showed up early (like 2mins lol). He immediately shook my hand and took me to another part of the restaurant to do my essay. He gave me 10mins and I took up all of the given space. I then took it back to him and we moved to somewhere quieter. He then told me 25% of my interview was done and he said the remaining 75% of the interview consists of SGU questions, his own questions, and any questions that i had.

He then began asking questions like why medicine, why sgu, explain ur transcript, are u a hard worker, are u okay with being an fmg, tell me about ur research, why KBT program. It was kinda weird because i was answering these question by pouring myself to hiim but he seemed a little distracted (asking the waiter for some iced tea and etc.)...this kinda made me uncomfortable. At the end of my interview he asked me if i was going back home or hanging out in chicago and i said ill have to go home for a parasitology exam..he kinda smirked and said "lucky you!" That was it!! not more than 20mins of talking. it was too laidback for my taste.

I then emailed him that evening writing a thank you note. He replied back saying "It was my pleasure." I dont know how to make of the interview i just described above....

here are my stats: I was sorta mistaken in my previous post about my stats...

cGPA: 3.06
sGPA: 3.24
MCAT1: 28M
MCAT2: 27Q
2yrs of research, lots of ER volunteering, lots of abroad medical experiences....i applied to KBTGSP.

my status on the website just changed to "final review" on 03/24...its been 3 weeks now. im sooooooooooo anxious!

What do you all think??

What do you all think??

So, i just got an email from the admission committee saying that after review, i have been placed under the competitive list and will be reviewed on the first week of next month! soooooooooooooo much anxiety!!

i am soooo worried

My interview (03/07) went well...i think. My interview was at 2pm at a local restaurant. I went to the restaurant at 1:55pm and the waiter took me to the doc in the back room. He was caught off guard that i showed up early (like 2mins lol). He immediately shook my hand and took me to another part of the restaurant to do my essay. He gave me 10mins and I took up all of the given space. I then took it back to him and we moved to somewhere quieter. He then told me 25% of my interview was done and he said the remaining 75% of the interview consists of SGU questions, his own questions, and any questions that i had.

He then began asking questions like why medicine, why sgu, explain ur transcript, are u a hard worker, are u okay with being an fmg, tell me about ur research, why KBT program. It was kinda weird because i was answering these question by pouring myself to hiim but he seemed a little distracted (asking the waiter for some iced tea and etc.)...this kinda made me uncomfortable. At the end of my interview he asked me if i was going back home or hanging out in chicago and i said ill have to go home for a parasitology exam..he kinda smirked and said "lucky you!" That was it!! not more than 20mins of talking. it was too laidback for my taste.

I then emailed him that evening writing a thank you note. He replied back saying "It was my pleasure." I dont know how to make of the interview i just described above....

here are my stats: I was sorta mistaken in my previous post about my stats...

cGPA: 3.06
sGPA: 3.24
MCAT1: 28M
MCAT2: 27Q
2yrs of research, lots of ER volunteering, lots of abroad medical experiences....i applied to KBTGSP.

my status on the website just changed to "final review" on 03/24...its been 3 weeks now. im sooooooooooo anxious!

What do you all think??

Anyone?? What do you think of my chances. They sent me an email that said ive been placed in the competitive category and they will review my application in the first week of april.

your application seems average compared to the students that they have been accepting. i would say it's really 50-50 and you just have to be patient now. just a few more days...

your application seems average compared to the students that they have been accepting. i would say it's really 50-50 and you just have to be patient now. just a few more days...

I just called and asked, they said my application has been held and will be reviewed at the end of the month. i was told id be reviewed at the beginning of this month. WTF!!! does that mean ive been reviewed and they want to review me again?

i was soooo hopeful!

Accepted August 2011!!:D Lesson learned...don't ever give up:thumbup:

Accepted August 2011!!:D Lesson learned...don't ever give up:thumbup:

Congrats!! GSP?

Thanks vascsurgeon! No, just SGU School of Medicine :) Keep your head up, I'm sure you'll hear soon!

Thanks vascsurgeon! No, just SGU School of Medicine :) Keep your head up, I'm sure you'll hear soon!

Thanks PrettylilDoc! Im really stressed but i hope i get accepted. when did u interview?

Thanks PrettylilDoc! Im really stressed but i hope i get accepted. when did u interview?

I interviewed on March 12th and I just got in yesterday. I was pretty worried as well because my MCAT score is low, but I guess they valued all the other parts of my app. These are my stats in case they give you a rough idea:

MCAT: 24
sGPA: 3.7
cGPA: 3.7

Don't ever give up :)

I interviewed on March 12th and I just got in yesterday. I was pretty worried as well because my MCAT score is low, but I guess they valued all the other parts of my app. These are my stats in case they give you a rough idea:

MCAT: 24
sGPA: 3.7
cGPA: 3.7

Don't ever give up :)

haha thank you! I interviewed on March7th in chicago...i got an email last week saying i have been put into the competitive category and they would review me this week. Then, i find out that that email was a mistake...i would not be reviewed until end of this month. that really pissed me off.

cGPA: 3.06
sGPA: 3.24
MCAT: 28

I did KBT....I did lot of abroad medical experiences....I REALLY HOPE I GET IN! :luck::luck::luck::luck::luck::luck::luck::luck::l uck::luck:

I'm in for the August class. Who's with me?

hey, i'm new to this thread. i just got accepted for aug '11 - whoohoo! - and am looking to live off-campus because i have a pet cat. is anyone else looking for off-campus housing? i received a list of off-campus SGU-approved tenants, but i was wondering if anyone is looking for a roommate or if anyone have any leads on an apt... thanks in advance!

I'm in for the August class. Who's with me?
Congrats!:thumbup:

Applying for August, and was informed they want to do a second interview. Has anyone else been asked to do a second interview?

Just got accepted for August 2011 as well! Congratulations to everyone who has been accepted so far!

For those who are still waiting to hear from the school, I interviewed February 24th and just heard news today (4/11, over 6 weeks later). I had previously been under the impression that people were hearing within a few weeks, but I think it varies based on when you interview compared with when the committee meets.

Good luck, all! :luck:

Hey there peeps,

I just got an email saying

"I am writing to keep you apprised of the status of your application. Please be advised that, after evaluation of your interview and academic record, the Committee on Admission has designated your application as competitive for the class of 2011. A competitive application status is not an acceptance, nor is it a rejection. It is an indication that you are part of a very competitive pool of applicants who will remain under consideration during the Committee on Admissions on-going review process."

What do they mean by on-going review process...does this mean ive been reviewed and they are gonna re-review me? I interviewed on March 7th.

Im starting to be extremely anxious!!

Please help me.

Applying for August, and was informed they want to do a second interview. Has anyone else been asked to do a second interview?

That’s interesting. I’ve not heard of anyone having a second interview, but I guess it happens if you’ve been invited for one. I wonder what else they could possibly ask (from what I've read, the interview questions are pretty standard and seem to come from a list sent from SGU to your interviewer). Are they at least able to set you up with someone relatively close to home?

What do they mean by on-going review process...does this mean ive been reviewed and they are gonna re-review me? I interviewed on March 7th.

Sounds like they will review you again the next time they meet. I know it sucks because it means you need to wait longer, but it also means they liked you enough to want to take a second look. Hang in there!

I have gained acceptance into the 2011 August class, but I am still debating whether to go!! I am married, so my partner would have to stay in the States to work. The loan amounts seem astronomical, and I would be loaning out 100% of expenses plus a little extra to support my house, mortgage and life here. I haven't gotten in anywhere else in the States. Any advice??

hey guys i just got accepted to the Aug 2011 class, but they put me in the academic enhancement program, i guess cause i've been out of school for a year. Does anyone know anything good or bad about the enhancement program? And anyone else who might be classmates??? Also someone told me that there is a rule saying you have to live the first term on campus, is that even true??? Looking forward to go to Grenanda!!!

me too congrats!!! see you there

I'm in for the August class. Who's with me?
congrats!!! me too see you there....

hey guys i just got accepted to the Aug 2011 class, but they put me in the academic enhancement program, i guess cause i've been out of school for a year. Does anyone know anything good or bad about the enhancement program? And anyone else who might be classmates??? Also someone told me that there is a rule saying you have to live the first term on campus, is that even true??? Looking forward to go to Grenanda!!!


You can meet a lot of people and get advice here...

http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_119635638112407&ap=1

Congrats!:)

Is anyone having trouble with the website? I try to get onto MySGU but I keep getting redirected to a "page non-existent" notice.

I'm hoping that my self-belief and reasoning speed will be highly improved by the academic journey at SGU. I just can't believe its going to be 300k. I feel like I am bribing the system to let me in. Whatever we are special just like the mainland docs. Are people at SGU generally more interesting as people than the ones on the mainland...You know since they all partied more in undergrad.
Don't feel like that, some of us really aren't bribing the system to let us in; the system has let us down because of its chokehold on supply. A while back, the AMA thought we were gonna have a huge doctor surplus, and that docs will be forced to indentured servitude driving taxis (not that they aren't already enslaved in other forms), so they kept a bottleneck on med school seats. They're STILL doing that now, in spite of the looming doctor shortage. To top it all off, they've got some wild affirmative action policies that make life very hard for students of specific ethnicities.
On the other subject, I am unsure whether knowing how to get wasted constitutes an "interesting" demeanor, but I'm sure that SGU people will have their unique talents to bring.

soo I interviewed back in mid march and havent heard anything since! When I emailed my counselor she said that I would probably hear back mid to late may...am I supposed to imply that as a rejection?? I feel like its been such a long wait.. :confused: i dont know what to think. any advice?

soo I interviewed back in mid march and havent heard anything since! When I emailed my counselor she said that I would probably hear back mid to late may...am I supposed to imply that as a rejection?? I feel like its been such a long wait.. :confused: i dont know what to think. any advice?

You might be on the waitlist or on "hold." I don't know whether SGU does hold-lists or not, but that's basically a way for schools to ration their acceptances for higher-scoring students until May 15th rolls around. Since you interviewed in March (which is when applications start to pile in), it's a remote possibility that the committee hasn't even gotten around to reviewing your application yet. But overall, I'd stake my bet on either the waitlist or a "hold" category. If you're decently competitive (3.0+, 28+ MCAT) then you're definitely just not reviewed yet. Best of luck to you :).

I was accepted in the August 2011 class! I heard back 4 days after my interview. I was really surprised. From reading everyones comments, it sounds like SGU is more competitive to get into than I thought. I was really thinking about not attending though, taking a year off and reapplying to D.O schools because that's what I wanted to begin with (love D.O) but I'm having a hard time with the thought of a year off and putting all this off. I'm in the top 25% of DMU's waitlist, so I'm waiting until july 1st to see if it moves at all. If not, SGU may be the way for me to go.

My stats are:
Majored in biomolecular sciences and minor in chemistry
MCAT 22Q
CGPA 3.90
SGPA 3.98
officer and president of pre med club and bio club for 3 years
TONS of shadowing, hospital employment, clinic work, independent research, clinic programs through other medical schools etc.

Hey im new to the forum but I was wondering what my chances are my chances for fall 2012? I know its early still but its worth seeing what my chances are to see what I can do to improve them.

Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry, Anthropology, History
cGPA: 3.3
sGPA:3.2
MCAT: 22
Lab work, hours and hours of volunteering, shadowing, founder of a club at my school with 50+ members (not sure if these extracurriculars even matter) also plenty of LOR

..

I was just accepted into the January 2012 class and waitlisted to the August 2011 class because I applied too late and the class is already full. According to the acceptance letter, I am #46 on the waiting list for August 2011. Do I have any chance of getting off the waiting list or is 46th on line too far down. I don't know how much movement a foreign waiting list will get. I know being #46 for a US medical school is a guranteed rejection.

Thanks.

chacker12 when did you submit your application and when did you have your interview?
Also what were your stats, dont mean to imply anything but i heard sometimes these schools waitlist ppl in order to review the newer applications for better candidates, but im not too sure if thats whats going on or if they really are already full.

No offense taken...the acceptance letter says that the august 2011 class is full so im assuming they mean it. I sent in my app in the begining of april and interviewed on 5/11.

Stats:
3.43 gpa
29N MCAT

Thnx that kinda sux to hear i applied in early may and havent heard anything back yet about interview or anything, i read on previous years post that ppl all the way down to 50 on the waitlist got added in near the last week before school started so maybe you still got a good chance at getting in to august class. good luck man.
btw whats ur major?

Im a biology major...graduated in May 2010 and have been doing research in an ivy league institution since. Feel like that kind of helped me.

Hope you hear some good news soon. The january class is honestly pointless because it essentially is the same as starting in august. Its not like we can start our residency before anyone else. It just means instead of taking a year off before school, were taking 5 months before and 7 months after. Pointless. Ill probably defer until august 2012.

Goodluck!

Hey guys

I just got accepted for August 2011 class. Its almost coming to start in few weeks or rather days. Scaryyy ...

I am an international student in US (Baltimore) from India (New Delhi). So I have to contact the Grenada embassy for visa and stuff. Anyone has had experience with that? Also, I got to email university my financial docs and housing forms.

Please do let me know if there is anything else that I must do urgently.

Are most of you guys staying on campus? For two terms or just one? ... I have no pets...

Looking forward to meet you guys ... :)

Congrats all!!!