Application process to Caribbean schools

[CHxyz]

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Hi,
Me and my friend is currently considering applying to the medical schools in the caribbean. I was wondering if anyone can tell me where can we get more info on how to apply, the time line, and the requirements. Also I read on some of the thread that some schools offer US federal loans (ie Ross, SGU) but others doesn't (ie SABA). So if those schools don't offer federal loan, then what loan do they offer? Also can you live off campus? Are there any internet service off campus? There are just so many questions that I have (ie living expense, academic requirements, timelines) so if any insights to new applications would be appreciated? Thanks!!! 🙂

Oh and one last question. My friend is going to get his Master's and have a GPA above 3.0 but his mcat is under 20 and above 15 (I think, not too sure) does he still have a chance for the caribbean medical school? Thanks again. 🙂

 

[TTSD]

A good source of information is either on this website (use the search option), on valuemd.com or on each school's respective website, wouldn't hurt to call them up as well. Though specifically, for SGU you should apply well in advance as it's a rolling admissions and perhaps with the most competition to fill in for a spot. Places like AUC and Ross you should think about applying maybe at least 6 weeks in advance of the term you wish to attend.

Ross, SGU, and AUC all offer Federal loans (stafford) and are eligble for others like Sallie Mae. Other schools, you will have to seek out private loans, though check.. I think some other Caribbean schools will offer federal loans.. not sure.

As you're coming from California, I'd make sure that the school I attended is approved by the California board otherwise YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PRACTICE IN CALIFORNIA. So far the only Caribbean schools approved are : Ross, SGU, and AUC.

And in regards to your friend, well just about anyone has a chance at SOME Caribbean school, it depends on WHICH. Please be very careful as yes, some off-shore schools are little more than diploma-mills. However, having above a 3.0 and a Masters will definitely work towards his advantage. Though it also matters in WHAT. How high is his science GPA and a Masters in English literature with less than a 20 MCAT is not going tickly anyone funny.

Tell him to bring up his MCAT to around a 25 to be sure and then apply to Ross, SGU or AUC.. though I hear SABA is a fairly good school too.

Hope this helps.