PPSP Program at Case Western

se2131 · Mar 5, 2008

So my sister just got an interview for the PPSP program at Case Western (she's a senior in high school). I don't know much about it, but from what I gathered it's an 8-year program w/ a minimum GPA requirement, and if you take the MCAT (which lets you be eligible for merit scholarships), you must get at least a 33 or your admission can be revoked.

I was wondering if anyone had any input on the program or the application process. She has no idea what her odds of getting in after the interview are (as in, how many they accept), and the MCAT thing is a bit odd (and worrisome, 33 is not easy to get by any means, but it would be nice to be eligible for extra money). Also please correct me if I'm wrong on any of the details I listed.

Personally I'm excited at the possibility of both of us being at the same school (there's a good chance that I'll be at Case next year), and so I'm hoping that this program is a good option for her if she's lucky to be accepted.

illinois187 · Mar 6, 2008

Congratulations to your sister! Acquiring an interview for PPSP is no easy task--this is one of the toughest and most competitive BA/MD program out there, harder than Northwestern's HPME. I venture it would be easier to get into Case's medical school as a traditional premed than through this high school program. I myself and all of my friends who applied were rejected without interview (we all had 35 or 36 ACT, 2300+ SAT).

I believe 60-70 are given an interview, and only then 15 are accepted. If your sister has done lots of meaningful/heavy research, she should be sure to talk about it during the interview. If not, she should just be herself, and try to bring out her personality as a dynamic person in order to establish a strong rapport with the interviewer. She should not try to sell herself on her achievements; at this point, the 70 others who have an interview most likely have the same or even better credentials. Being yourself is the only way to stand out.

bozz · Mar 6, 2008

She still has the choice of "not" going to Case's med school.. why not? I don't see a downside to this unless she got into Harvard or something.

se2131 · Mar 6, 2008

bozz said:
She still has the choice of "not" going to Case's med school.. why not? I don't see a downside to this unless she got into Harvard or something.

Didn't know that there's an opt-out option, does make it more enticing to at least not be completely locked in.

se2131 · Mar 6, 2008

illinois187 said:
Congratulations to your sister! Acquiring an interview for PPSP is no easy task--this is one of the toughest and most competitive BA/MD program out there, harder than Northwestern's HPME. I venture it would be easier to get into Case's medical school as a traditional premed than through this high school program. I myself and all of my friends who applied were rejected without interview (we all had 35 or 36 ACT, 2300+ SAT).

I believe 60-70 are given an interview, and only then 15 are accepted. If your sister has done lots of meaningful/heavy research, she should be sure to talk about it during the interview. If not, she should just be herself, and try to bring out her personality as a dynamic person in order to establish a strong rapport with the interviewer. She should not try to sell herself on her achievements; at this point, the 70 others who have an interview most likely have the same or even better credentials. Being yourself is the only way to stand out.

Thanks for the specific info, very helpful

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