PhD Area of interest: Biomedical Engineering
I am getting wide range of numbers for how many schools to apply to for MD/PhD. How many schools do people on average apply to for MD/PhD (MSTP) programs?
I realize it depends on the student’s stat and the overall strength of the application. My college pre-med advising suggested 30 schools (she knows my GPA & MCAT score) and a friend who is currently a MD/PhD says he applied to 11. College advising says since MD/PhD has very limited spots, one would apply to more schools than MD only applicant. I feel like 30 is way too much and it will dilute my application trying to finish 30.
I am thinking 15 - 20 schools - is it enough?
I am getting wide range of numbers for how many schools to apply to for MD/PhD. How many schools do people on average apply to for MD/PhD (MSTP) programs?
I realize it depends on the student’s stat and the overall strength of the application. My college pre-med advising suggested 30 schools (she knows my GPA & MCAT score) and a friend who is currently a MD/PhD says he applied to 11. College advising says since MD/PhD has very limited spots, one would apply to more schools than MD only applicant. I feel like 30 is way too much and it will dilute my application trying to finish 30.
I am thinking 15 - 20 schools - is it enough?
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