Senior Year Grades for Current Applicants

[yakattack145]

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Hi All,

So I'm an MD/PhD applicant for the 2009-2010 cycle and currently on the interview trail. I have had the privledge to atend several interviews already, but it's safe to say that my grades are reflecting that.

Now, I understand that a slight drop in grades can be expected, but do MD/PhD programs (particualrly non-rolilng) typically ask for grades from 1st or 2nd semester senior year and use them in their decision-making? Or are senior year grades typically requested as a formality once an offer has been extended?

Thanks!

 

[bd4727]

Hi All,

So I'm an MD/PhD applicant for the 2009-2010 cycle and currently on the interview trail. I have had the privledge to atend several interviews already, but it's safe to say that my grades are reflecting that.

Now, I understand that a slight drop in grades can be expected, but do MD/PhD programs (particualrly non-rolilng) typically ask for grades from 1st or 2nd semester senior year and use them in their decision-making? Or are senior year grades typically requested as a formality once an offer has been extended?

Thanks!

Keep in mind that the majority of offers don't go out until March-April. After offers, yes I would say it is merely a formality.

 

[antoniosvidne]

Hi All,

So I'm an MD/PhD applicant for the 2009-2010 cycle and currently on the interview trail. I have had the privledge to atend several interviews already, but it's safe to say that my grades are reflecting that.

Thanks!

So if you did really well in some classes, esp. thesis project, etc., you can update your school and it might make a difference. but if you sucked, and didn't update your transcript, i really doubt that anybody will raise an eyebrow. I spent most of my senior year smoking pot and going to women's lit seminars and getting drunk and laid @ frat parties--with the women i met in women's lit seminars--and it was the best year of college.