Anyone know which programs have high linkage rates? Or just a list of linkage programs in general would be amazing. Thanks a ton!
I'd say the majority require an MCAT. Also, you can't get into medical school without taking it, and you cannot take it during the smp (would literally be impossible). So either way you're going to need that extra year. Or you could just start studying now, take it in three months and send out an application in feb or march and this could theoretically get you a 2015 medical school acceptance. Basically if you don't want to take the time to prep for the mcat then you shouldn't be applying to these programs. I'm in one now and they are more work/stress than you could possibly imagine (also I didn't apply early). Hope that helps, good luck with your stuff I know how stressful this process is.Is getting a MCAT score before applying for SMP really that important? I don't feel prepared to take the MCAT in time for SMP applications so I'd rather take the GRE. Am I lowering my chances substantially by doing that?
I'd say the majority require an MCAT. Also, you can't get into medical school without taking it, and you cannot take it during the smp (would literally be impossible). So either way you're going to need that extra year. Or you could just start studying now, take it in three months and send out an application in feb or march and this could theoretically get you a 2015 medical school acceptance. Basically if you don't want to take the time to prep for the mcat then you shouldn't be applying to these programs. I'm in one now and they are more work/stress than you could possibly imagine (also I didn't apply early). Hope that helps, good luck with your stuff I know how stressful this process is.