Applying without Undergrad??

[dbutz02]

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Alright I'm only 20 and I'll be starting my 3rd year of college this fall. By next spring I'll have finished all my requirements to get into med school plus quite a few other actually. I'll have 112 credits, give or take depending on research. I took my mcat this april and got a 33P on it and have a 4.0. I was wondering if anyone has heard of how med schools look at students applying without intentions of getting their undergrad. (obviously if I don't get in I'll take another semester)
And I attended a small private school, Edgewood college, which I know isn't nearly as competitive as larger schools and my gpa reflects that. Do you think they'll look down on that also?
Give me any advice. I know my mcat and gpa look good and are good but the small school kind of scares me. And only having 2 years in I haven't done any research and very few service opportunities. I am the captian of our soccer team...if that matters.
Thanks for the advice. Some people say I shouldn't worry but I'd like to hear the opinions of those who are and have already gone through it.

 

[MNgrrl]

Clearly your academic record speaks for itself - your GPA and MCAT are solid regardless of what school you attended. Most schools will review, but discourage, applications from folks who apply without finishing undergrad. Do you have any clinical experience? It's not always necessary to have research experience, but you need to have something significant as far as service, experience in healthcare, etc. to prove you know what you're getting into. I'm sorry, but being captain of your soccer team isn't going to cut it...I understand that you have only had 2 years to do things, but I would say that medical schools recognize that quandary, and the lack of experience is exactly what they are trying to avoid by discouraging early applicants.

So, I don't intend to come off as rude or harsh, but unless you have other significant ECs, you are going to have a difficult time getting accepted regardless of what college you went to.

 

[Nebmuse]

I may be incorrect but I believe that most places won't allow matriculation without an undergrad.

 

[dbutz02]

Most schools will allow matriculation without an Undergrad as long as you have 90 hrs and 3 years of it, some schools don't allow it. As far as other EC, I did go on a alternative spring break with habitat for humanities last spring and after I finish my study abroad program this summer I'm all set up to begin volunteering in the fall but my application won't reflect that. (or can it?) I'll just have to hope for interviews to explain it.

 

[zinjanthropus]

I'm all set up to begin volunteering in the fall but my application won't reflect that. (or can it?) I'll just have to hope for interviews to explain it.

sure, just talk about what you *will* be doing

 

[acidhouse303]

i would def finish the undergrad and try to get in some clinical experience ie volunteer work @ hospitals or research, etc... life experience is just as important as a good gpa (yours is freakin amazin, im jealous!) & mcat

 

[dbutz02]

Does anyone know of anyone who did go to Medical School without an Undergrad? I already applied so it won't change anything but I'm just curious.
Wish me luck. 🙂

 

[Keberson]

i'm doing that too
only I will be finishing my degree early so i'll have it done in time
i'm glad you're going for it...you'll probably get in

 

[Keberson]

where did you apply?

 

[dbutz02]

I applied to UW Madison, Medical College of Wisconsin, (I'm from Wisconsin) Univ. of Michigan Ann Arbor, Wake Forest, and Creighton University. I probably have the best chances at my in state schools but I thought I'd apply to a few long shots as well.
What about you Keberson? Are you getting your degree in three years? I had considered doing that but decided to put off a few GE's to allow myself to have some fun still. I would have had to take two more 19 credit semesters.

 

[DeLaughterDO]

Does anyone know of anyone who did go to Medical School without an Undergrad? I already applied so it won't change anything but I'm just curious.
Wish me luck. 🙂

dbutz02,

To answer your question - yes, people do go to medical school without finishing a bachelor's degree. I entered with an associates degree, and 4 years of nursing experience. I've just started my 3rd year. It's not always the degree that makes it - the rest of the package makes a big difference. The only school that had any problem with my not having a bachelor's degree was ivy league. The rest didn't care - I interviewed or was invited to interview at all my other choices, and got my top choice.

Jonethan De.