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In terms of money it would vary from person to person. People who apply to BS/MD programs tend to apply to a lot of schools because they also include Ivies and other top schools on top of those programs. It's whatever you can manage. Also, keep in mind that if a BS/MD program gives you an interview you will have to travel to their campus to interview. Many BS/MD applicants have gotten interviews only to turn them down because of lack of interest, time constraints and a long plane/car ride.
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What are your stats? If you are super competitive you can likely do less.
I think you should try to increase your GPA, get lots of medical e.c.s, and make sure you study hard for your SATS! I remember getting 1900-2100 range and ended up with a mere 1940.
In your case applying to 11 sounds good, but make sure you get as competitive as you can and have a compelling story.
In your case applying to 11 sounds good, but make sure you get as competitive as you can and have a compelling story.
-I have an essay that would be good for any BS/MD program I'm applying to. No, it's not a sob story about how one of my friends/family/girlfriend/etc. had terminal cancer and how I watched them die in my arms while in palliative care which "inspired" me to become a doctor at the tender age of five, but rather a realistic look at how a little childhood experience I had would lead me to wanting to become a doctor by the time I finished sophomore year.
As for medical EC's, would 250+ Hospital Volunteering Hours and 150+ hours shadowing an Anesthesiologist and a Cardiologist (the anesthesiologist happens to be writing a LOR for me) be good so far?
Go for it! Although your SAT score range may not be great, your ECs and essays might make up for it. I didn't have a high SAT score but ended up being interviewed for two BS/MD programs. Also, some require an interview; so just be honest and sincere :]
