- Joined
- Nov 18, 2006
- Messages
- 8
- Reaction score
- 0
I am considering enrolling in a postbacc program at Tufts to fulfill prerequisites before applying to veterinary school. My question may seem oversimplified, but it is one that I have repeated to myself throughout my research into schools and programs.
Statistically those who complete a structured postbacc program have a high rate of acceptance into medical school (reported, on average, 80-88%), particularly when they are in the postbacc program at the medical school where they intend to apply. However, the traditional medical school applicant has a much lower acceptance rate (I have seen 1 in 3 widely reported).
If so, why wouldnt more students (or almost all) needing several classes enter a postbacc as opposed to structuring their own classes?
I understand that the postbacc costs more money, but in the end it seems like a sure thing *if* you do well (which is essential in either circumstance).
Am I missing something? The statistics seem so drastically different, I am sure there are more factors to consider (drop out rate, sponsorship, applicant pools).
Can anyone shed some light on this for me? Thanks .
Statistically those who complete a structured postbacc program have a high rate of acceptance into medical school (reported, on average, 80-88%), particularly when they are in the postbacc program at the medical school where they intend to apply. However, the traditional medical school applicant has a much lower acceptance rate (I have seen 1 in 3 widely reported).
If so, why wouldnt more students (or almost all) needing several classes enter a postbacc as opposed to structuring their own classes?
I understand that the postbacc costs more money, but in the end it seems like a sure thing *if* you do well (which is essential in either circumstance).
Am I missing something? The statistics seem so drastically different, I am sure there are more factors to consider (drop out rate, sponsorship, applicant pools).
Can anyone shed some light on this for me? Thanks .
