Drexel Msp Gre

[thisisapickle]

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Hey all,

Anyone who has gained admission (or know of someone who has) what kind of GRE scores are competitive my was kind of low maybe like 50-60 th percentile, i didnt know what to study so I didn't ; i think would study this time 🙂

 

[lMD2BEl]

heyy.. i have the SAME question lol... c'mon people..

 

[hardwork732]

peoples,

I scored a 1120 on my GRE and got accepted to the MSP program (which I am currently in). Personally, it really depends on when you apply to the program. If you have a low GRE score (a little over a 1000) then i suggest you apply as early as possible. Don't give other candidates (who might have better credentials and/or GRE scores) the chance to take your spot.

Along with my 1120 GRE score I had:

3.45 overall GPA

And I applied super early (around feb - had a completed application by the end of Feb)

Good luck

 

[lMD2BEl]

Thanks so much!! =]

 

[Nickelpennykid]

As a graduate of this program, I would avoid it like the plauge.

 

[thisisapickle]

Hey Nickel can you explain why? Thanks

 

[lMD2BEl]

As a graduate of this program, I would avoid it like the plauge.

soo... what parts of this program lead to academic disaster??? 😕

 

[Nickelpennykid]

Expanded the number of students but didn't bother to expand the staff working with thier applications. Had the advisor quit three weeks into school and never bothered to replace her, which left 2 advisors for basically 3 programs filled with a ton of students. MCAT prep course is "self run" and is a disaster. Had some students from my class do worse than they did on the previous mcat and a decent amount who didn't improve all that much. Some of it the fault of the students but the admin is, without question, the largerest train wreck in the history of higher education. I did well and got into medical school, so this is not "sour grapes" but I would not recomend this program to anyone, unless they don't get in anywhere else and have to other post-bacc options.

 

[hardwork732]

i agree and disagree with nickel's post.

The great thing about this program is its reputation rather then its efficiency. Medical schools know about the Drexel MSP and IMS program. If you perform really well in these programs...it will look good no matter how crappy or inefficient one thinks the program is.

Am i defending the program...kind of. The MCAT classes are really bad and the administration gives you the "run around".

Like any program "you get what you put into it". You can be in Georgetown's SMP program, doesn't mean your ass is getting medical school...actually it means nothing at all. You still have to use the tools and resources the program gives you to be successful with the MCAT. Blaming and pointing fingers is a cop out.

These are things to consider.

 

[Nickelpennykid]

i agree and disagree with nickel's post.

The great thing about this program is its reputation rather then its efficiency. Medical schools know about the Drexel MSP and IMS program. If you perform really well in these programs...it will look good no matter how crappy or inefficient one thinks the program is.

Am i defending the program...kind of. The MCAT classes are really bad and the administration gives you the "run around". BUT this is common throughout Drexel University. Drexel is known to be idiots and professors are hard to get in touch with. It's Kiladelphia...i mean come on...nothing goes right in this city!

Like any program "you get what you put into it". You can be in Georgetown's SMP program, doesn't mean your ass is getting medical school...actually it means nothing at all. You still have to use the tools and resources the program gives you to be successful with the MCAT. Blaming and pointing fingers is a cop out.

These are things to consider.

The "reputation" is only about the IMS...which is a solid program despite the admin. They take Drexel med classes and have put tons of people in medical school. The problem is the MSP. Saying the admin is bad is the understatment of the year. It is not only about what you put into it. If you put a lot into a program, they should be able to do the same. This goes for MCAT classes and the assistance with the application process. You have to work hard at every post-bacc...what seperates good ones from bad ones are the programs that have the resources and structure for self motivated students. If you get into IMS, great. Do not waste an excess of 13,000 on MSP...there are better ways of getting into medical school.

 

[hardwork732]

I want to know what programs are out there, that are similar to MSP, that don't have active students teaching the MCAT classes. I doubt there are very many if any at all. Meaning, no matter where you go there is always going to be a mediocre effort on the part of the advanced student teaching the MCAT class because he or she are more concerned about their current classes then to give a 100% effort trying to convey concepts during the MCAT class. Thats the plain old truth right there. If there is a program that hires outside teachers, that don't do anything else except teach for the MCAT, then that program would be better...but that also costs a lot more money then some programs might be willing to part with. It's easier for them to pay successful past students and keep it "in house".

The MCAT classes are weak, in my opinion, simply because the IMS students are too busy studying for their medical courses and trying to match the avg of the 1st years at DUCOM.

The "reputation" includes the MSP program because the MSP and IMS programs are linked (granted that you have a 3.0 GPA and a 27 or higher on your MCAT at the conclusion of the MSP year). This gives the motivated student multiple opportunities to prove his or her self to medical school admissions.