What are my chances of getting into UW-Madison?

[roryloo]

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Hey everyone!
im an incoming sophomore
i had a 3.5 gpa last year but im going to try harder these next years
Im just moved to madison and im upper middle class asian(if that makes a difference)
I haven't taken the act yet, but i've gotten a 27 on a couple practice tests

Mathcounts
Science olympiad (2 years, state, got 1st places in all events)
Science olympiad (2 years nationals with a #20 in the nation being my best score)
Highest "national science league" score in Iowa region

2009 Iowa junior rider of the year(cycling)
1st(10-14) at iowa state criterium championships
2nd(10-14) at iowa state road race championships
1st(10-14) at iowa state time trial championships
interviewed by a a live radio station for riding
(I'm planning on cycling next year, i didnt do it at all this year because of our move)

Iowa state honors orchestra
recalled for 2009 iowa all-state orchestra
model for violin book
iowa honors orch for 2 years

volunteered for bike shops, helping exchange students for 3 years, and helping elementary orchestras.

Ive always wanted to become a surgeon, so i want to jobshadow and volunteer at a hospital next summer. i need to start my medical volunteering.
what should i do now? advice? and should i even bother with BS/MD programs or should i take the traditional route? thank a lot

 

[redhead512]

Ah welcome to the Madison club! 🙂 I'm an incoming junior and i have dreamed since i was about ten of going to Madison.

Hey everyone!
im an incoming sophomore
i had a 3.5 gpa last year but im going to try harder these next years

Madison generally accepts GPAs that are higher. Straight from the website: "We typically see unweighted, academic GPAs between a 3.5 and a 3.9, and a class rank in the 86–96 percentile." So basically to stand out, yeah you need a higher GPA. But if you do better these next two years before you apply, you could get your GPA up enough to be accepted.

I haven't taken the act yet, but i've gotten a 27 on a couple practice tests

As a freshman, having a ACT score of 27 is really good. You'll only go up from there. I got around the same score on my freshman practice test and my guidance counselor said that if i study i won't have a problem getting a high enough score to be accepted.



The last thing that Madison looks for are leadership roles. Whether thats being a president of a club or leading a fundraiser, you need something on that order to set you apart from others.

Talk to your guidance counselors, they will be able to tell you exactly what you need to do to get into Madison!

Good Luck! Hopefully see you there in four years! 😉


oh and as far as BS/MD, i'm not sure that Madison even allows that. I have tried looking multiple time and have never found anything saying that that is even an option.

 

[45408]

oh and as far as BS/MD, i'm not sure that Madison even allows that. I have tried looking multiple time and have never found anything saying that that is even an option.

They had a program for years. Did they get rid of it?

 

[redhead512]

They had a program for years. Did they get rid of it?

Don't take my word for it! lol The only thing i'm going off of is that I didn't find anything on the website after some searching. I'm sure that if they had a program they still do. So if anyone has information on that program please post!

 

[roryloo]

i've read that they took the program out back in 2007. i meant, other bs/md programs out of state. should i bother? and do you guys have any advice what i should do if i want to enter med school in the future? thanks

 

[Badger MD]

They had a program for years. Did they get rid of it?

I believe they removed it a few years ago due to the fact they thought their medical college was becoming good enough to not have to fill spots with high school applicants. As a matter of fact, I think the last class that will graduate under this program is in 2011... but I could be wrong!

i've read that they took the program out back in 2007. i meant, other bs/md programs out of state. should i bother? and do you guys have any advice what i should do if i want to enter med school in the future? thanks

I can't really speak about the BS/MD programs out of state, and if you want to try for one, go for it! You're already off to a great start and you'd just have to work on getting your GPA and ACT up (and of course volunteering/shadowing which you mentioned).

As for entering medical school, just educate yourself about the admissions process and set college goals early. Really take the time to understand your high school science classes so you have a strong foundation for college learning, and focus on getting into a a good college that will prepare you for medical school 🙂