MD Early decision program

[usausausa]

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Im thinking of applying EDP, early decision program, this year and I am weighing out pros and cons.

If you are deferred through EDP and entered into regular pool, what is my chance of acceptance to that particular EDP school later? I've seen in the post that if you are deferred through EDP, you can still apply to the SAME school and have another interview as if you are a regular applicant.

Since it is the same school, even if you are deferred through EDP, you won't be too late to submit all the secondaries, etc for that particular med school.
Wouldn't it be worthwhile to try EDP and go from there? The worst part would be you are deferred... but you still have a chance as a regular applicant later??
What do you guys think?

 

[dsoz]

The worst part is you can't apply to any other school if you do EDP. that means that if you don't get in as EDP, then you won't even start getting to apply to other schools until OCTOBER! That is considered late, and you will be under a HUGE stack of other applicants.

DON'T apply EDP unless there is only one school you want to apply to, and your stats are better than average for that school.

If your stats are low, apply to as many schools as you can, as early as you can to increase your odds.


Good luck in your application cycle!
dsoz

 

[red7]

Actually don't apply EDP unless you're going to be out of the country or otherwise unable to attend interviews in the regular interview period. Even if you're way above average, you never know how a particular school is going to evaluate your application, so it's in your best interest to apply as widely as possible

 

[usausausa]

Do you think the result of EDP would impact on the admission's decision later for that same school?

I mean ... If you get deferred through EDP and apply to that same EDP school later, you would compete with other regular applicants... but unlike other regular applicants, you would have sort of like a "negative history" that you were deferred because you weren't excellent enough to be accepted previously. Is the second interview (in a regular pool later) totally independent from the result of EDP?

 

[OCDOCDOCD]

EDP makes sense in undergrad admissions where most schools have high acceptance rates, and even the most selective schools still have acceptance rates higher than most med schools. EDP doesn't make any sense in med school admissions where luck plays a disturbingly significant role.

 

[NickNaylor]

You should not apply EDP at a school unless you 1) have very, very compelling reasons to attend that school and 2) you talk to someone at that school's admissions office about your prospects of getting accepted through EDP. Full stop. End of discussion. Most schools will be up-front with you if you're considering EDP because you will be in an absolutely terrible position if it doesn't work out, which they realize.

 

[Twinnering]

You should not apply EDP at a school unless you 1) have very, very compelling reasons to attend that school and 2) you talk to someone at that school's admissions office about your prospects of getting accepted through EDP. Full stop. End of discussion. Most schools will be up-front with you if you're considering EDP because you will be in an absolutely terrible position if it doesn't work out, which they realize.

+1. The EDP in my state school has the dean talk to each individual before they apply in, to give you an honest evaluation of whether or not you'll get in. Definitely talk to someone in admissions at the school before you apply!

 

[Mountaineer12]

I applied EDP (WVU) this application cycle and got in. I would, without a doubt, be on the waitlist with the rest of the OOSers had I applied regularly. However, you have to think a few things first. Find out what percentage of students who apply EDP get in EDP. Also, try to talk with an ADCOM before applying, like some others have suggested. Make sure you have a compelling reason to want to go to that school and that school only. And make sure you fit their mission really well. Is it your state school? If not, do you have very strong ties?

I know someone who applied EDP, but was not accepted. They were able to get another acceptance even when applying in October so it isn't the end of the world. I applied to DO schools as well so I had a backup if things didn't go well so think about that as well.

 

[usausausa]

For your friend who were not accepted through EDP but got accepted later, was he/she accepted to the same EDP med school? or different med school?

I'm more leaning towards NOT applying to EDP....but just wondering if your friend was accepted to the same EDP school later.

 

[passerine]

I applied EDP this cycle and have no regrets about it. However, my stats were well above average for the school. I know that of the 32 or so EDP applications they had, they interviewed 22 and accepted all 22. However, I know that this varies school to school, so I would definitely talk to the admissions office before doing it, and be absolutely sure that that's the school you want to be at before you commit. Make sure it's financially feasible, that you'll be happy there, and that you won't have buyer's remorse later when your other friends are getting into other schools.

 

[Mountaineer12]

For your friend who were not accepted through EDP but got accepted later, was he/she accepted to the same EDP med school? or different med school?

I'm more leaning towards NOT applying to EDP....but just wondering if your friend was accepted to the same EDP school later.

They were accepted to another school. They were put in the regular applicant poll at the EDP school, but I'm not sure if they ever heard anything.

 

[GatsbyK]

What is considered well above average? 3.7 cumulative GPA, and above a 33? What about in terms of volunteer, research, publications, and extra curricular?

 

[LaughingMan]

I'd recommend against it OP.

 

[gyngyn]

Im thinking of applying EDP, early decision program, this year and I am weighing out pros and cons.

If you are deferred through EDP and entered into regular pool, what is my chance of acceptance to that particular EDP school later? I've seen in the post that if you are deferred through EDP, you can still apply to the SAME school and have another interview as if you are a regular applicant.

Since it is the same school, even if you are deferred through EDP, you won't be too late to submit all the secondaries, etc for that particular med school.
Wouldn't it be worthwhile to try EDP and go from there? The worst part would be you are deferred... but you still have a chance as a regular applicant later??
What do you guys think?

You should only apply EDP if you have compelling reasons to stay in a a particular area and have stats well above the median for that school. You will be at a significant disadvantage on the rest of your application if you are not accepted EDP and the school that you sacrificed so much for may not even interview you in the regular application pool!

 

[coffeesnob]

I applied EDP (WVU) this application cycle and got in. I would, without a doubt, be on the waitlist with the rest of the OOSers had I applied regularly. However, you have to think a few things first. Find out what percentage of students who apply EDP get in EDP. Also, try to talk with an ADCOM before applying, like some others have suggested. Make sure you have a compelling reason to want to go to that school and that school only. And make sure you fit their mission really well. Is it your state school? If not, do you have very strong ties?

I know someone who applied EDP, but was not accepted. They were able to get another acceptance even when applying in October so it isn't the end of the world. I applied to DO schools as well so I had a backup if things didn't go well so think about that as well.

I also applied EDP and got in. I do not regret it. My stats were above the median from the previous year's enrollees. My heart was dead set on this school. Like Mountainner12 suggests, I would definitely talk to ADCOM before applying. They are likely to give you an objective look on your application. I actually printed my AMCAS and showed it to the dean of medicine. He looked at it and said that I would get an interview. In my personal statement and secondary, I strongly expressed why I am determined to be part of the specific community. It made sense because I had done quite a lot of community service in the location and did summer research from the medical school. I don't know if it contributed to my acceptance at all, but my research advisor is on the ADCOM and wrote me an LOR. I remember the dean of medicine specifically asked me if I got a letter from my research advisor. I think these things matter to some extent. So it was clear that I explored the area and school quite extensively, and I knew I would be happy at the particular school based on my experiences.

But there are people who do not get accepted from EDP. That's why communicating with ADCOM beforehand is so crucial for your success.

It's awesome if you get in through EDP. I interviewed and received acceptance in September. I saved money, time and frustration. But unless you are sure you are more than a competent applicant, and have received ADCOM's blessings, I would not suggest applying EDP.

 

[coffeesnob]

What is considered well above average? 3.7 cumulative GPA, and above a 33? What about in terms of volunteer, research, publications, and extra curricular?

Above average for the particular school you are considering to apply ED. Usually the school's website provides such information.

 

[passerine]

What is considered well above average? 3.7 cumulative GPA, and above a 33? What about in terms of volunteer, research, publications, and extra curricular?

3.8+, 33+, though nothing special ECs-wise. The median MCAT for the school was something like a 28 and GPA 3.7.

Generally, I've heard that schools will go ahead and accept you EDP if they think they'd accept you as a regular decision applicant, but that it won't necessarily help your chances if they're otherwise on the fence about you. Obviously this varies, so I'd still recommend talking to admissions.

 

[Boomski]

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