The only students I know accepted to MD schools with a sub-3.0 gpa had like a 4.0 SMP and 36+ mcat
I'm at sub-3. With a 33, GDO told me not to retake. So on that basis, shes telling me i'll be fine with those stats as they are. Just saying.
The only students I know accepted to MD schools with a sub-3.0 gpa had like a 4.0 SMP and 36+ mcat
It seems to me that JSReed is already in the program and is referring to application advice from GDO for subsequent AMCAS apps.Fine for the program I'm sure. But to be admitted to medical school? Maybe.
A subpar gpa (lets say 2.9) and 33 is a LizzyM score of 62. A score around 70 is average for accepted applicants. So you would need significant SMP improvement and this is a very difficult program. I think someone said 4 people of the 180 in his 2011 class got a 4.0.
All I'm saying is to compensate for a lower gpa you need a higher than average mcat and good grad gpa.
Plus if you have a below 3.0 gpa you could still take undergrad classes to bring it up and that would be very beneficial.
I was accepted to BU MAMS for this fall as well as U Cincinnati SMP and EVMS. I already declined EVMS, but I'm so torn between Cinci and BU right now so I feel your pain! I think I'm leaning towards Boston though.
Fine for the program I'm sure. But to be admitted to medical school? Maybe.
A subpar gpa (lets say 2.9) and 33 is a LizzyM score of 62. A score around 70 is average for accepted applicants. So you would need significant SMP improvement and this is a very difficult program. I think someone said 4 people of the 180 in his 2011 class got a 4.0.
All I'm saying is to compensate for a lower gpa you need a higher than average mcat and good grad gpa.
Plus if you have a below 3.0 gpa you could still take undergrad classes to bring it up and that would be very beneficial.
Hi everyone!
I was accepted into the new 2013 class starting in August. I'm still waiting to hear back from some medical school waitlists (but let's be honest...BU is looking more and more probable), but am starting to look into living arrangements for next year! I'm from CA and know nothing about Boston, so it's making it a bit of a stab in the dark. I'd love to live with someone else in the program! Anyone starting to think about housing?
Hey! I was also accepted and I'm in the same boat as you (waiting to hear from a couple of waitlists). I'm going to finally bite the bullet and accept BU today and hope I don't get into the Georgetown program before Wednesday (my BU deadline). I haven't started thinking about housing, but I might as well. I heard it's way too expensive to try and live by yourself so why not someone in the program! I'm from south Florida and coming from UG in North Carolina and I too have no clue about living in Boston lol PM me if you're interested in looking!
I found out about SMPs really late, applied end of May, and got in early June. At that point BU wasn't my top choice but after visiting I changed my mind, and glad I did so.
I assume this was last year. So you ended up in BU?
This was almost two years ago and yes I did.
I applied late May if that helps.
The only students I know accepted to MD schools with a sub-3.0 gpa had like a 4.0 SMP and 36+ mcat
Mind if I ask you what where your stats coming in to the SMP?
Also, would you recommend the BU SMP over cheaper ones like Drexel? The 60k tuition and no linkage or guarantee interview is kind of scary.
Hello,
Is it possible to do shadowing/clinical volunteering while doing the program? Will it be too difficult to balance for the average applicant?
I wanted to remind everyone that the MAMS 2013 Facebook group is up but there are only 11 members so far. It would be nice for more to join so we can discuss housing options.
Hi Everyone-
Another current MAMS student here, feel free to ask any questions. I differ from the the other students that have posted on here in that I'm completing the program in one year, and applied to MD programs while completing my masters.
If anyone has any questions, especially concerning the one year option, go ahead and ask them!
And I will say that if you're looking for a great SMP - this is it. It may not have the "guarantee" of getting into BU Med after graduating, but the students who do well in this program end up getting into MD programs. I was told by my advisor that the acceptance rate for students who finish with a 3.8+ (and have a good MCAT, obviously) is virtually 100% (not to BU specifically, just medical school in general).
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I second all of these questions as they are on my mind as well!
Thanks Taco Truck and swimmergirl2010
How long do they usually give you to decide once you've been accepted?
Hey everyone!
I just sent in my MAMS deposit this week. I'm incredibly excited to start! When I received my acceptance email, it said I would get another email after I filled out my acceptance form. It's been about two weeks now and I still haven't gotten it. Have any of you received it?
And a question for current/past MAMS students: I have 2-3 free months before the program starts. How would you recommend spending it? Is there anything I should be studying ahead of time, or should i look into shadowing/volunteering during that time? Thanks!
Hey everyone!
I just sent in my MAMS deposit this week. I'm incredibly excited to start! When I received my acceptance email, it said I would get another email after I filled out my acceptance form. It's been about two weeks now and I still haven't gotten it. Have any of you received it?
And a question for current/past MAMS students: I have 2-3 free months before the program starts. How would you recommend spending it? Is there anything I should be studying ahead of time, or should i look into shadowing/volunteering during that time? Thanks!
Hey Im sorry I asked this earlier but no one seemed to have replied. If I apply to a SMP program as an international student, do the medical schools treat me like any other international student or is it helpful for me to a SMP to increase my chances of getting into a med school?
Hey Im sorry I asked this earlier but no one seemed to have replied. If I apply to a SMP program as an international student, do the medical schools treat me like any other international student or is it helpful for me to a SMP to increase my chances of getting into a med school?
Another, more elaborated, question. I have submitted my online application and all of the required components, except for one LOR (I listed 4 recommenders, so I already have the 3 required in). The 4th is from my research mentor who has known me for about 2 years, under various conditions (professor, etc). However, we are in the midst of completing a large project which incorporates my own senior thesis and a publication, so he won't be able to submit it until May. While I know that there's no real deadline for submission, should I just remove the final recommender and have them review it as is now? Or should I wait?
I am anxious to complete it and get a reply as soon as possible (the whole "not knowing where I'll be in 5 months" is driving me crazy, as I'm sure it is for many of you! ). Thanks!
Another, more elaborated, question. I have submitted my online application and all of the required components, except for one LOR (I listed 4 recommenders, so I already have the 3 required in). The 4th is from my research mentor who has known me for about 2 years, under various conditions (professor, etc). However, we are in the midst of completing a large project which incorporates my own senior thesis and a publication, so he won't be able to submit it until May. While I know that there's no real deadline for submission, should I just remove the final recommender and have them review it as is now? Or should I wait?
I am anxious to complete it and get a reply as soon as possible (the whole "not knowing where I'll be in 5 months" is driving me crazy, as I'm sure it is for many of you! ). Thanks!
Have any pre-dents/ dental students who completed the MAMS program at BU (without oral track) found the MAMS curriculum to be helpful during Dental School? Thanks!