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good GPA, sci & non-sci major, many comm ECs, good writer,
chances?
chances?
hsperson said:OK so I'm a second year premed student. I'll probably graduate with a 3.85-ish GPA. I'm a double science & music major. I'm a peer counselor, (hoping to eventually become a head counselor). I plan to start research next semester. I'll also be starting as an EMT and volunteering at a child AIDS clinic then as well. What are my chances of getting into a top tenner/ivy say HMS. Thanks.
hsperson said:OK so I'm a second year premed student. I'll probably graduate with a 3.85-ish GPA. I'm a double science & music major. I'm a peer counselor, (hoping to eventually become a head counselor). I plan to start research next semester. I'll also be starting as an EMT and volunteering at a child AIDS clinic then as well. What are my chances of getting into a top tenner/ivy say HMS. Thanks.
ubcredfox said:Ok...so you're 2nd year, but you can predict your graduating GPA - wow. You must have Pandoras box or something...my GPA changed dramatically in the last two years of undergrad (for the better). Oh, and you still have to write the MCAT...but I'm sure you can post a predicted score...
With a 3.85 GPA, you might want to start with schools in Puerto Rico...or the Caribbean...
rugtrousers said:You have to know that you are a very competitive applicant. No one can tell you your chances, because there is no one formula to getting into med school. What will be important to you for admission is (1) maintaining your GPA, (2) getting very strong letters, (3) doing well on the MCAT, (4) having a very strong personal statement, (5) applying early and (6) interviewing well. I got into the schools that I think you're considering, and they are looking for well-rounded, personable applicants. Humility is also a good thing, in good measure. People can smell a name-***** a mile away, so you should have a good reason for applying to top schools, other than "reputation".
hsperson said:OK so I'm a second year premed student. I'll probably graduate with a 3.85-ish GPA. I'm a double science & music major. I'm a peer counselor, (hoping to eventually become a head counselor). I plan to start research next semester. I'll also be starting as an EMT and volunteering at a child AIDS clinic then as well. What are my chances of getting into a top tenner/ivy say HMS. Thanks.