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[Radukes07]

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[Gum]

because of its asian majority.

Hey! 😡

Lol, my input on this is that even if you go to community college, you still have to take the same basics as everyone else. Words like "easier" and "harder" don't exist. It's all about the professors that teach you 👍

 

[Honze55]

with a 3.1 I don't think you're competitive enough for a BS/DO program. I actually don't think you're competitive for a top tier university, period. Apply broadly and go where you get in.

As for EMS, everyone and their mom is an EMT. Try distinguishing yourself in less cliche ways.

Keep at it!
Good Luck

 

[EyEnStein 07]

hey guys im going to be a high school senior this fall and i am going to apply to some bs/do programs. my question is if i dont get into one of these programs and i end up going to a regular 4 year undergrad as premed should i go to an "easier" school than i actually can get into. wouldn't it be easier to keep my gpa up in this "easier" school than if i went to another school considered "harder." i mean dont med schools basically look at your gpa and mcats? what are your thoughts/concerns/advice on this?
btw i have a 3.1 gpa with a few honors classes my high school is ranked pretty high in my state and it is insanely competitive for a public school because of its asian majority. and i am involved in ems for 2 years now and will be a certified emt by august will bs/do program admissions offices look at that and take it into HEAVY consideration?

im sure colleges in your state will be aware. If your school is ranked high in your state, that means your SAT scores should be very high. a 3.1gpa and a 2200 SAT for example, should be ok to get you into some decent schools in your state. If not, you can always go to a CC or Public college for 2 semesters, get a 4.0 along with your 2200 SAT will make you competitive for the higher ranked colleges and universities nationwide.

(i worked at the college office in my high school and have been told these from admissions people)

 

[orthomyxo]

In all honesty, unless you scored a ~2400 on the SAT and have ridiculously amazing ECs, a 3.1 GPA probably won't cut it for BS/DO programs.

If you're lucky enough to have your parents pay for your education, I suggest going to the best college you can get into. If you are paying for your own education, go to an affordable but decent state school (what I would do regardless). You won't want tons of debt before entering med school.

 

[indya]

no one cares where you go to school or what you major in. go where you can be a big fish in a little pond.

spread the word.

 

[EMS5]

Yeah, pretty much gonna echo everyone else here. 3.1 is nothing stellar, most BS/DO or BS/MD programs require a 3.5 just to be looked at.

Being involved with EMS for 2 years and just now getting certified? Again, EMT's are a dime a dozen, and until you have some experience as a provider behind your back it isn't gonna mean much to you.

In summary, if you get into ANY bs/do program, take it and run with it. Otherwise, hope for a decent school and apply broadly.

 

[sonia1177]

hey guys im going to be a high school senior this fall and i am going to apply to some bs/do programs. my question is if i dont get into one of these programs and i end up going to a regular 4 year undergrad as premed should i go to an "easier" school than i actually can get into. wouldn't it be easier to keep my gpa up in this "easier" school than if i went to another school considered "harder." i mean dont med schools basically look at your gpa and mcats? what are your thoughts/concerns/advice on this?
btw i have a 3.1 gpa with a few honors classes my high school is ranked pretty high in my state and it is insanely competitive for a public school because of its asian majority. and i am involved in ems for 2 years now and will be a certified emt by august will bs/do program admissions offices look at that and take it into HEAVY consideration?

Go ahead and apply to the BS/DO anyways. It doesn't hurt. But be sure to apply to lots of Universities. In terms of level of diificulty, I definitely agree that it depends on the Prof. However it also depends on you. If you are willing to sit down and drill problem after problem for classes like Orgo, Physics, and Chemistry, you will succeed. And if you are willing to sit down and understand and rewrite special pathways and key concepts for Bio and drill Genetics Problems, you will succeed. But to a certain degree, it's also completely dependent on the material and how familiar and comfortable you are with it. Some classes are known to be harder than others and this will vary from school to school.

Everything Comes off as hard until you learn it. It also depends on you and your work ethic.

 

[indya]

Go ahead and apply to the BS/DO anyways. It doesn't hurt. But be sure to apply to lots of Universities...

tell that to your mum and dad's check book.

research schools well before wasting 60 bucks on the app. one of my friends literally applied to 25 colleges/programs. I think the total bill was more than 2500 bucks. not to mention any campus tours or interviews you want to go to. there is no reason to apply if you don't think you have a good shot.

 

[chiikmilsen]

I currently am attending a community college. My GPA is 3.66. It is time for me to start applying to schools.

 

[Jude33]

There have been alot of threads centering around similar topics, such as this one:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=560130

I'd just like to echo that the MCAT is the great equalizer here. All things being equal, go where you think you will have the best fit, not where you perceive it will be "easier." The reality is that the material is going to be the same, and although there might be slight differences, it's up to you to get the grades.

In terms of applying for combined degree programs, unless you have the money, I'd pass. Competitive high school or not, a 3.1 probably isn't going to wow admissions committees.