JAMP Program?

[medicallyundecided]

Hello all!

I've just been informed about the JAMP program that is offered through my school. I want to get more information on the program. So from my understanding, it is a program that offers a great deal of medical school experience, internships, and, consequently, a spot in one of Texas Medical Schools as long as my scores are above a specific requirement.

So, my question is... Do I have a chance of getting in?

I am salutatorian of my class.
I've been a previous officer of the Health Professions Club on my high school campus.
I was in a collegiate program where I earned my associates degree while finishing my high school diploma.
I have a 4.0 college GPA and a 4.2 high school (out of a 4.0 GPA scale, so yes I broke the scale, because I came from a specific high school scale, so when I transferred to the collegiate program, they calculated my own grades differently and it ended up breaking the 4.0 scale)
I've committed to projects that shows my interest in the medical field. (I did a year-long research project called Capstone on Alzheimer's Disease)

Also, the requirements of JAMP program is that our SAT score must be greater than the state mean. The state mean so far is 1090 I believe? And my SAT is 1290. Which is above the mean, but it's not above the mean bt a longshot... Would this prevent me from getting in?

Lastly, I know that this program is primarily for the economically disadvantaged. But I've also heard that the program is primarily for minorities like African Americans or Hispanics. Is this true? I am an Asian American so I'm not too sure if this will benefit me.

The JAMP website says that the EFC number max should only be 8000, but my family's current EFC is about 13000. BUT.... my dad just retired, so I assume a year from now, when I end up applying for JAMP, my family's EFC will drop significantly. So will I be considered as economically disadvantaged?


Sorry for so many questions, I'm just really interested in this program. Thanks!

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[Ribonucleic Acid]

Hey, so I just got accepted into JAMP this semester. It's a really great program if you get in! Your EFC has to be below 8000 or you will not qualify for the program. Unfortunately, I doubt your EFC will go down by 5000 just because of your dad's retirement. You could talk to a financial advisor at your school to double check on that. Other than that, you're in good shape to get accepted.


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[medicallyundecided]

Hey, so I just got accepted into JAMP this semester. It's a really great program if you get in! Your EFC has to be below 8000 or you will not qualify for the program. Unfortunately, I doubt your EFC will go down by 5000 just because of your dad's retirement. You could talk to a financial advisor at your school to double check on that. Other than that, you're in good shape to get accepted.

If you don't mind me asking... what were some of your numbers/accomplishments/activities that you think helped contributed to your acceptance. Did you apply the early track or are you applying as a sophomore? (Congrats on your acceptance btw!!)

 

[Ribonucleic Acid]

Yeah, so I had a 3.86 cGPA when I applied (I was 16 when I started at my university so I had a hard time getting acclimated). My school is a small private school. I had a large amount of research experience with 3 poster presentations and 2nd place at American society for microbiology. I had a small amount of non-clinical volunteering and some really good LORs. I applied during the summer between freshmen and sophomore year. I am the head chemistry SI and biology lab assistant.
From what I understand JAMP has to accept a certain amount of people from each participating university. So if you're the only one applying you'll most likely get in.


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[holonium67]

Hey, so I just got accepted into JAMP this semester. It's a really great program if you get in! Your EFC has to be below 8000 or you will not qualify for the program. Unfortunately, I doubt your EFC will go down by 5000 just because of your dad's retirement. You could talk to a financial advisor at your school to double check on that. Other than that, you're in good shape to get accepted.

Hi, reddit seems to be kind of all over the place right now in r/premed, so I figured I'd come over here for JAMP advice. I definitely fit all of the criteria for JAMP, but of course that't not enough to get accepted. Would you mind if I asked you some questions about the application from time to time? If not, I understand. Congrats on your acceptance!