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Oh, I thought you meant something else. It's still very private-heavy, though. We have, what, n=6 so far here on this thread? Not very representative.I was expecting a heavy Ivy bias based on what I heard from previous applicants.
For future applicants would you guys mind saying what school you go to?
I was expecting a heavy Ivy bias based on what I heard from previous applicants.
You are not way off the mark for the program. Go for it.I'm currently a rising sophomore going to Virginia Tech, and I really wanna apply to FlexMed. I realize that realistically Virginia Tech does not rank very high in prestige or elite-caliber, therefore I recognize that I would not have that edge that many of my fellow applicants definitely will.
I'd like to think that I will apply to this program regardless, however I also understand that I should be realistic of my chances regardless of whether I apply. If it's not too much trouble or too personal, would any of you accepted/denied applicants mind sharing your stats with me either on this thread or through PM? I really would appreciate it a lot.
If it helps to give a little insight on myself, I'm currently Biological Sciences major. I've covered 2 semesters of Biology (with Lab), 2 semesters of Inorganic Chemistry (with Lab), 2 semesters of Calculus, 2 semesters of English, and 2 semesters of Entrepreneurship courses. So far my overall cumulative GPA from my Freshman year is a 4.0/4.0. However, in high school I did fairly atrocious. I had all A's Freshman and Sophomore year, but I got 5 B's and 2 C's in Junior Year. I did much better Senior year with all A's (moved up 60 spots in class rank), but of course - the damage to my HS transcript is done. I had a 2120 SAT (660 CR, 720 M, 740 W), again not stellar I realize that.
I know that FlexMed is looking for people who have non-medicine interests. I like to think that I'm extremely involved in the entrepreneurship environment here in Blacksburg, VA. I'm in an Start-up incubator Entrepreneurial program at my school. I'm working on what I like to think is a pretty unique non-profit startup, which I've convinced a visiting CEO to write me a hefty check to invest in. I have an idea how I'm going to write my essays and everything. I also had a research intern job on a lab facility (which was extremely time consuming and difficult with unreasonable work hours)
Is it unrealistic of me to strive towards FlexMed due to my high school grades and my undergraduate institution? I still intend to apply to the program, but it'd be nice to have some insight from someone who's been through the process (regardless of result).
No chance. You're overqualified to be working at a taco joint.Based on these stats, what would my chances of being interviewed for FlexMex be:
GPA: 4.0 (cGPA&sGPA)
Psychology major/Chemistry minor
SAT: 2120 highest, 2220 superscore (760 MA, 760 WR, 700 RE)
Activities:
- Referee Basketball & Football
- Intramural captain football & basketball
- coach high school league for basketball
- Clinical volunteering (100 hospital- continuing, 120 EMS)
- Shadowing ~20 hours
- Research started summer ongoing through semester
No chance. You're overqualified to be working at a taco joint.
No, I won't. What's with this SDN obsession of asking those just as uninformed/still very much embroiled in this process to judge each other? Does another premed's opinion matter and hold so much weight in your life? I got interviewed last year, and realized I didn't want to do the program (didn't get in, anyway). Even those on this page right here who got in just did so, and are not in any unique position to offer their expert advice on whether you have a chance. It's all speculation, so quit obsessing over this ****.Haha sorry about autocorrect..
Otherwise, would you judge my credentials?
I believe the upper limit was 750~1000 words per essay.Would anyone mind please letting me know the character/word limits on the three personal statements each?
Thanks for the quick response! Was it 750-1000 words per essay, or all the essays together? That's generous!
It makes no difference whatsoever. I submitted mid-Janurary a few days before the deadline and received an interview invite on the same day as everyone else.Did any previous applicants find that applying on the first day helped them, as it does during the normal application cycle? Would it be better for me to submit on October 15th as opposed to in January? On the website it says that application review begins in october, so I'm guessing it's better to submit early?
There is! I made one. If you send me a message on here I'll send you the link, if you can't find it on facebook itself.is there a facebook group for everyone accepted, yet?
If the non-science based major is something you're passionate about that'll help you be a better doctor, then I think it's what this program is for. If you end up not getting in and not changing majors, I don't think it'll impact your regular decision applications at all. If you end up changing majors and don't get in, just make sure you squeeze in those traditional premed science courses. Even through FlexMed, there are a significant number of courses that need to be taken, so look at that too.How will it sound if I say that I will be changing my major if I get accepted to FlexMed (to something which does not require that much science courses from a major which offers only 24 credits of non-science courses)?
I mean, if I do not get accepted- will that act negatively when I reapply as a traditional student (and do not change my major)?
Hey everyone. I am an incoming freshman at UC berkeley and highly, highly interested in applying to this program when the time comes. I'm a Public Health major and have been looking into this program for a couple weeks until stumbling upon this thread. Does anyone here have any advice for me going into college and orienting myself towards this program? Any help is appreciated
1. Enjoy college. College is not a "bridge" to med school. It is an experience in and of itself.Hey everyone. I am an incoming freshman at UC berkeley and highly, highly interested in applying to this program when the time comes. I'm a Public Health major and have been looking into this program for a couple weeks until stumbling upon this thread. Does anyone here have any advice for me going into college and orienting myself towards this program? Any help is appreciated
Have some PH research under your belt, connect beyond a surface level to a few professors, but most importantly...ENJOY FRESHMAN YEAR!!Hey everyone. I am an incoming freshman at UC berkeley and highly, highly interested in applying to this program when the time comes. I'm a Public Health major and have been looking into this program for a couple weeks until stumbling upon this thread. Does anyone here have any advice for me going into college and orienting myself towards this program? Any help is appreciated
Public health*PH research?
Why Public Health research?Have some PH research under your belt, connect beyond a surface level to a few professors, but most importantly...ENJOY FRESHMAN YEAR!!
Other research experiences will count. Their major is public health so it makes sense to do public health research. You probably can do any research you'd like as long as it's in something that you're passionate about.Why won't other research experiences count?
Sinai is just big on public health. I vouch for the fact that work in PH will be viewed upon very favorably, assumedly both for FlexMed and the traditional route.Why won't other research experiences count?
a) and c) are the same thing from two years ago...In your own words, please discuss the following (Minimum 250 words each):
a.Please describe something in your life that has given you a great sense of personal, academic, or professional accomplishment.
b.Please describe something in your life that has given you a great sense of personal, academic, or professional disappointment.
c. Describe how FlexMed will change your educational plan and enhance your future career in medicine. Please concentrate on how you will use the flexibility afforded by FlexMed, and not on the FlexMed requirements.
I asked this in the flexmed 2015 thread but got no responses, so the questions this year are:
In your own words, please discuss the following (Minimum 250 words each):
a.Please describe something in your life that has given you a great sense of personal, academic, or professional accomplishment.
b.Please describe something in your life that has given you a great sense of personal, academic, or professional disappointment.
c. Describe how FlexMed will change your educational plan and enhance your future career in medicine. Please concentrate on how you will use the flexibility afforded by FlexMed, and not on the FlexMed requirements.
So for the essays this year, I realize flexmed likes its applicants to be heavily invested in something. Do you guys think it's a good idea to write about the same topic in both your greatest accomplishment and disappointment? I was thinking of making each of my essays flow into each other sort of in this fashion:
a. my biggest accomplishment is this
b. My biggest dissappointment is the same thing in part a because I don't have the time to pursue it further
c. flexmed will allow me the time to pursue the thing I wrote about in part a and take classes in it, possibly pursue a minor, develop it further, etc.
Is this a bad idea, or do you guys think it is better to write about a different thing each for a-c? Anybody have experience with writing the same topic for all of the essays, do you think it helped or hindered you?