SUNY Downstate Early Decision for 2012

[medfreak1290]

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Hey guys:

I would love to apply to Downstate for early decision and would like some feedback as to whether to do it or not.
Cum GPA: 3.65
Science GPA: 3.6

MCAT will be in July.

I have been an NYS EMT for two years and have tremendous experience from that. I am doing a medical mission in India for two weeks to look into problems of healthcare within third world countries. I have done medical research in the ER at Albany Med for one semester, figure about 60 hours. I have done one semester of research, and might pick up a position for 3 more months in NYC, and I have been a part time SAT instructor with Princeton Review for two years now as well.

I am from Queens, and don't wanna leave the area, and Downstate is by far my number one choice. They have an incredible MD/MPH program that I would love to do. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!

 

[Tapepsi]

It will be very dependent on your MCAT score so I can't say now whether it's a good idea or not.

 

[Asyouwereatrio]

Hey guys:

I would love to apply to Downstate for early decision and would like some feedback as to whether to do it or not.
Cum GPA: 3.65
Science GPA: 3.6

MCAT will be in July.

I have been an NYS EMT for two years and have tremendous experience from that. I am doing a medical mission in India for two weeks to look into problems of healthcare within third world countries. I have done medical research in the ER at Albany Med for one semester, figure about 60 hours. I have done one semester of research, and might pick up a position for 3 more months in NYC, and I have been a part time SAT instructor with Princeton Review for two years now as well.

I am from Queens, and don't wanna leave the area, and Downstate is by far my number one choice. They have an incredible MD/MPH program that I would love to do. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!

I don't know what the advantage would be of being EDP at Downstate--you can always keep your options open and apply to ALL schools in which you're interested. I would suggest just applying broadly and keeping your options open, UNLESS you are "SET" on Downstate and are willing to apply late/take a year off if you don't get into Downstate EDP.

 

[medfreak1290]

Thanks a lot for the feedback.

I don't think I a going to take my chances with it. However, I am contemplating taking a year off anyway, mainly to solidify my chances of getting into medical school by taking more time to ace the MCAT.

 

[Political]

It will be very dependent on your MCAT score so I can't say now whether it's a good idea or not.

Yeah alot of it rests on your mcat, but if you do well (around the 30's) you'll probably have a pretty good chance at downstate's edp since your gpa is good and you're a NY resident

btw im from queens too 🙂 so