almondjoy511
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Hey guys!
So I've gotten acceptances to TouroCOM Montana's MS program, Samuel Merritt's MBS program, and Bluefield/VCOM's MABS program (track 2). I was looking to see if anyone has gotten acceptances to any of these SMP programs or if alumni from any of these programs could offer some advice?
TouroCOM- Guaranteed admission if you achieve a 3.45 program GPA, 500 MCAT, and a pass on the comprehensive exam. Matriculate in fall 2026
Samuel Merrit- Guaranteed interview to atleast 1 of 4 med schools but can can get more (ICOM, OCOM, MCOM and LMU- DCOM) if you achieve a 3.5 program GPA and 500 MCAT. Matriculate in fall 2027
Bluefield/VCOM- Possible Interview if you achieve a 3.6 program GPA and 496 MCAT. Matriculate in fall 2027
I'm not sure which program I should choose. TouroCOM seems like a great option, but I've heard that the program is structured to weed people out. The grading scale for each class is based on the class performance. The class average becomes a B+. So only if you're consistently scoring above average will you meet the GPA requirement. I know all SMP programs are made to be difficult so they can see if you're ready for medical school. However, I don't want to join a program which doesn't have a high matriculation rate. Samuel Merritt just started their program this year. So I'm assuming it'll be a bit easier. Plus it has ties to multiple medical schools. Bluefield's program seems risky since I'm on track 2.
I'd appreciate any advice because I'm really confused
So I've gotten acceptances to TouroCOM Montana's MS program, Samuel Merritt's MBS program, and Bluefield/VCOM's MABS program (track 2). I was looking to see if anyone has gotten acceptances to any of these SMP programs or if alumni from any of these programs could offer some advice?
TouroCOM- Guaranteed admission if you achieve a 3.45 program GPA, 500 MCAT, and a pass on the comprehensive exam. Matriculate in fall 2026
Samuel Merrit- Guaranteed interview to atleast 1 of 4 med schools but can can get more (ICOM, OCOM, MCOM and LMU- DCOM) if you achieve a 3.5 program GPA and 500 MCAT. Matriculate in fall 2027
Bluefield/VCOM- Possible Interview if you achieve a 3.6 program GPA and 496 MCAT. Matriculate in fall 2027
I'm not sure which program I should choose. TouroCOM seems like a great option, but I've heard that the program is structured to weed people out. The grading scale for each class is based on the class performance. The class average becomes a B+. So only if you're consistently scoring above average will you meet the GPA requirement. I know all SMP programs are made to be difficult so they can see if you're ready for medical school. However, I don't want to join a program which doesn't have a high matriculation rate. Samuel Merritt just started their program this year. So I'm assuming it'll be a bit easier. Plus it has ties to multiple medical schools. Bluefield's program seems risky since I'm on track 2.
I'd appreciate any advice because I'm really confused
