post-bacc. at Univ of Conneticut

[HussainGQ]

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Anybody been thru the post-bacc. at UConn?? Or have u heard anything good about it??

 

[kyleg]

if not an in-stater, impossible to get in.

 

[jeanne]

Anybody been thru the post-bacc. at UConn?? Or have u heard anything good about it??

I too am interested in this program...

 

[hyphencracy]

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=123437

Good luck! 😀

 

[osculator]

I applied and was rejected last June. I must say that I did like the place. It was pretty nice, too bad I did not get in. Regardless it is hard to get in, I hear it is ten times harder for the spring class considering they take only one or two out of 30 applications or so. Wow talk about a long shot.

 

[jeanne]

I applied and was rejected last June. I must say that I did like the place. It was pretty nice, too bad I did not get in. Regardless it is hard to get in, I hear it is ten times harder for the spring class considering they take only one or two out of 30 applications or so. Wow talk about a long shot.

😕 That doesn't sound encouraging Did you take a tour before applying? Do you mind sharing your background a little? Just curious.

 

[BSChemE]

The UConn post-bac program is extremely competitive to get into. They only accept fifteen total students for both program A and B. The application also asks about previous research experience and clinical experience. Just to let you know.

 

[HussainGQ]

well I have both(clinical and research Xperience), just not a stellar GPA.....if my MCAT score turns out to be pretty good(26 or above), would I have a realistic shot of getting into the plan B program(the one for science majors)

 

[VPDcurt]

well I have both(clinical and research Xperience), just not a stellar GPA.....if my MCAT score turns out to be pretty good(26 or above), would I have a realistic shot of getting into the plan B program(the one for science majors)

I think you better hope for a 28+ (I don't think a 26 will get you in).

 

[jeanne]

Can anyone comment on what they are looking for for Prog A applicants (the ones w/o pre-reqs at all)? I am taking Chem I this fall while working FT and have a few volunteer experiences post-undergrad, but no direct clinical experience after undergrad. I did do a senior thesis in my non-science undergrad major--this would be the only research related experience I have. I currently work as a healthcare consultant though...anyone have any feedback?

 

[Blazed]

Wel when I interviewed there they did ask about my research, the humaities I have done, and went over the science courses I have completed. They spoke to me about how the program works and what they will do with me if I were to get accepted. I had two interviews one with Keat Sanford, and another with a professor. They were pretty nice people, I liked the place, but was later rejected.

 

[Blazed]

I am also AKA: osculator

 

[jeanne]

Wel when I interviewed there they did ask about my research, the humaities I have done, and went over the science courses I have completed. They spoke to me about how the program works and what they will do with me if I were to get accepted. I had two interviews one with Keat Sanford, and another with a professor. They were pretty nice people, I liked the place, but was later rejected.

Thanks for the info. So was this an interview post-app or pre-app?

 

[Blazed]

This was post application. The application was done early April and I recieved an interview date early May.

 

[beanbean]

Feel free to send me a PM if you have interest in UCONN's post-bacc.

Yes, its very difficult to get in. There is no magic formula as to what it takes to get in. My post-bacc class was very diverse - In-state/Out-of-state; URM/Non-URM; right out of undergrad/nontrads with job experience; science majors/non-science majors; Decent undergrad GPA/ low undergrad GPA; Taken MCAT/not yet taken MCAT; etc.

Basically, they look for people they feel will be a good fit and succeed academically in the program and at UCONN med.

If you have questions, call Dr. Keat Sanford. He is the Director of the program at UCONN Med.

Lastly, the one way to ensure you won't get in is not to apply! If you think the program is a good match for you - apply! You just never know!

Even if you are not accepted to the formal program, the courses at UCONN's Storrs campus are well-respected by the med school and will prepare you well for med school classes.

Good luck to all!