Trying to better understand SMPs

[bluestrawberries]

Hi everyone.

If you are in an SMP and did well (3.8+ GPA) and have an MCAT that is the median for your host SMP do you have a strong chance of getting in?

I am considering them and would like to go to one with a strong linkage and good reputation.

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[JustaDO]

Out of curiosity, what do you think is the answer to this question?

 

[bluestrawberries]

Out of curiosity, what do you think is the answer to this question?

I'm actually not sure. I know people still get rejected after doing well in the SMP so I wonder what other factors would come into play? I am also wondering if there are some SMPs that are better known for taking their own students than others because I'm sure it varies from school to school.

 

[JustaDO]

Other factors would come into play

Thus, the answer is yes but *insert quote above here*

There is not a single scenario that I imagine where someone who does well + has a MCAT matching their median doesn't have a strong chance without other factors that would come into play affecting it.

 

[Axe1636]

An ideal SMP student would be an above average MD candidate in all aspects except undergraduate GPA.

 

[Goro]

Here's a small N from our SMP. Every student who did well in the program (85% or higher) either went into our program, or another DO or MD school.

You can still get rejected for having a poor interview, or a bad LOR.

I firmly believe that doing well in an SMP along with MCAT should net one lots of IIs. Getting accepted is 100% on you.

Hi everyone.

If you are in an SMP and did well (3.8+ GPA) and have an MCAT that is the median for your host SMP do you have a strong chance of getting in?

I am considering them and would like to go to one with a strong linkage and good reputation.