MCAT scores for applications

[Alshera]

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I am taking my MCATS in April, but want to start my applications for SMP's and 1-year Masters programs as soon as I can.

How does this work with them not getting my MCAT scores until April?

Does that mean I just am not looked at as having an application until they receive my scores?

Does this hurt my application (other than if I score poorly)?

Also I have a 3.0 gpa, and the practice MCAT I took I got a 27 on. What are my chances for a SMP/1-year masters program acceptance?

Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks!

 

[DD214_DOC]

Isn't there only two of them? I also believe a 3.0 is kind of low for both.

 

[markboonya]

I am taking my MCATS in April, but want to start my applications for SMP's and 1-year Masters programs as soon as I can.

How does this work with them not getting my MCAT scores until April?

Does that mean I just am not looked at as having an application until they receive my scores?

Does this hurt my application (other than if I score poorly)?

Also I have a 3.0 gpa, and the practice MCAT I took I got a 27 on. What are my chances for a SMP/1-year masters program acceptance?

Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks!

i dont think they will consider your application until it is complete, but u should still send in all ur other required materials early so the only thing they are waiting on is ur mcat score. u might be at a disadvantage but u still have a shot of getting in so go for it.

 

[Phil Anthropist]

Isn't there only two of them? I also believe a 3.0 is kind of low for both.

People seem to have different definitions for SMPs, but I'd say more than two fit the mold.

These are all SMPs in my mind:

Georgetown's SMP, MS in Physiology and Biophysics (that's the degree if I remember correctly) -- this is the original
Rosalind Franklin (formerly Finch) MS in Applied Physiology
Boston University MA in Medical Sciences
Drexel IMS (one-year certificate, two-year master's)
EVMS MS in Biomedical Sciences - Medical Masters track

All of the programs above give the option of taking multiple medical courses and the programs can be completed in one year.

There are others that may also be considered SMPs depending on one's definition. These would include programs like the Loma Linda biomedical sciences certificate, Creighton's MS in Biomedical Sciences, UMDNJ-Newark and UMDNJ-Stratford's MS/MBS Biomedical Sciences programs, Marshall University's MS in Biomedical Sciences, etc. These all give the opportunity to take medical courses, but these are not as structured as the other SMPs (i.e., most of the coursework in one year with multiple med courses), may not guarantee multiple med courses, and some of these weren't created as pre-professional masters programs. In contrast, that's the whole point of the SMPs previous listed.

There are a lot of pre-professional masters programs that I wouldn't consider SMPs. These would be master's/certificate programs that may be intended for those looking to enhance their academic credentials, but do not contain multiple medical courses and are usually more spread out. Examples would be Virginia Commonwealth's pre-med certificate programs (two years for a master's, no actual medical courses), Louisville's MS in Physiology and Biophysics (has a track intended for those wanting to go to medical school, but there are no actual med courses) and Loyola's MA in Medical Sciences (one year, but no actual medical courses). Some of these are quite effective, but I still wouldn't call them SMPs.

I agree that 3.0 is a bit low for the SMPs, but with a strong upward trend and solid MCAT score, it's possible to get into the name-brand SMPs like G-town and BU. 3.0 & 27 might be a little tough, but Alshera has plenty of time to raise that up. 😉

 

[NRAI2001]

People seem to have different definitions for SMPs, but I'd say more than two fit the mold.

These are all SMPs in my mind:

Georgetown's SMP, MS in Physiology and Biophysics (that's the degree if I remember correctly) -- this is the original
Rosalind Franklin (formerly Finch) MS in Applied Physiology
Boston University MA in Medical Sciences
Drexel IMS (one-year certificate, two-year master's)
EVMS MS in Biomedical Sciences - Medical Masters track

All of the programs above give the option of taking multiple medical courses and the programs can be completed in one year.

There are others that may also be considered SMPs depending on one's definition. These would include programs like the Loma Linda biomedical sciences certificate, Creighton's MS in Biomedical Sciences, UMDNJ-Newark and UMDNJ-Stratford's MS/MBS Biomedical Sciences programs, Marshall University's MS in Biomedical Sciences, etc. These all give the opportunity to take medical courses, but these are not as structured as the other SMPs (i.e., most of the coursework in one year with multiple med courses), may not guarantee multiple med courses, and some of these weren't created as pre-professional masters programs. In contrast, that's the whole point of the SMPs previous listed.

There are a lot of pre-professional masters programs that I wouldn't consider SMPs. These would be master's/certificate programs that may be intended for those looking to enhance their academic credentials, but do not contain multiple medical courses and are usually more spread out. Examples would be Virginia Commonwealth's pre-med certificate programs (two years for a master's, no actual medical courses), Louisville's MS in Physiology and Biophysics (has a track intended for those wanting to go to medical school, but there are no actual med courses) and Loyola's MA in Medical Sciences (one year, but no actual medical courses). Some of these are quite effective, but I still wouldn't call them SMPs.

I agree that 3.0 is a bit low for the SMPs, but with a strong upward trend and solid MCAT score, it's possible to get into the name-brand SMPs like G-town and BU. 3.0 & 27 might be a little tough, but Alshera has plenty of time to raise that up. 😉

What if she was able to get her gpa up to like 3.3 and had the 27? Would she be more competitive then?

 

[Alshera]

Thanks for all the help!

I'm definetely concered about the low GPA, so far it looks to be about a 3.3-3.5 when I'm actually turning in applications so thats better than the 3.0.

I'm still curious about the MCAT score though... since it wont be available till June I think for the April MCAT. Should I just go ahead and be a 5th year here at school, and take extra classes, or apply to some of the medical science but not SMP-like programs.

So far I was thinking apply across the board and work hard until the end. Using a 5th year as a last resort kind of plan.

Actually my last resort plan is to open a bar called Manky Tanks (you know underwater theme, classy but fun). Anyone interested? 😀

 

[NRAI2001]

Thanks for all the help!

I'm definetely concered about the low GPA, so far it looks to be about a 3.3-3.5 when I'm actually turning in applications so thats better than the 3.0.

I'm still curious about the MCAT score though... since it wont be available till June I think for the April MCAT. Should I just go ahead and be a 5th year here at school, and take extra classes, or apply to some of the medical science but not SMP-like programs.

So far I was thinking apply across the board and work hard until the end. Using a 5th year as a last resort kind of plan.

Actually my last resort plan is to open a bar called Manky Tanks (you know underwater theme, classy but fun). Anyone interested? 😀

How about our last resort be us opening a resort called the last resort? 😉


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