And I highly doubt that 1500 people applied for this thing. It gives you a better chance to get into SLU Med because of the reserved spots but you still have to interview and do the whole process. Benefits of the Medical Scholars Program. The competition to get into BS/MD programs is fierce, with acceptance rates as low as under 1 percent at top-tier, small programs such as Rice/Baylor. hopefully they liked my interview
,i know that around 1500 kids applied to med. Because of the structure of the program, many Med Scholars find freshman and sophomore years to be the most anxiety-riddled parts of their undergraduate education, and should a Scholar apply to a medical school other than SLU’s School of Medicine they immediately forfeit their place in the program. degree requirements. Selected participants can gain early exposure to … A 45% acceptance rate into med school isn't what i look forward to. Similiar to "USC"- South Carolina or Southern California.
,For those of you who got in, where are u guys from? A 45% acceptance rate into med school isn't what i look forward to. Dear SLU Medical Scholar Students, The Medical Scholar program at Saint Louis University provides highly motivated students with a rare opportunity to gain conditional early acceptance to the SLU The thing with SLU medical scholars is that they want to see what you have accomplished as a whole person. Hello! The Saint Louis University (SLU) Medical Scholars Program grants academically outstanding students with a non-binding agreement to attend medical school following the completion of their undergraduate education. standard letter grade) must be taken in any semester. Or maybe it only applies to students who are actually eligible to apply. Is Saint Louis University the best medicine school for you? You actually interview during your sophomore year instead of junior which brings me to my next point. program for the appropriate term after graduating with a baccalaureate degree. They may gain early conditional acceptance for the year following completion of their undergraduate work. A viable applicant must possess, minimally, a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent from an institution that is accredited by one of the six regional accreditation agencies at the time of matriculation.. Even a top program on the large end of the spectrum like Brown, which accepts 90 students per class, still has a daunting acceptance rate of 3.6 percent. standard letter grade) must be taken in any semester. The Burnett Medical Scholars program facilitates the matriculation of the Burnett Honors College graduates into UCF’s College of Medicine M.D. Pre-Law Scholarsare placed on a guaranteed admittance track to the SLU School of Law. I also got the Dean's scholarship for a total of 44,000. Completion of the undergraduate degree program. 9 9. Dartmouth: 33, 3.66
, Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. I question this statistic because it could be interpreted a number of ways.Haven't heard yet...but a friend of mine said we'll hear tomorrow. The Lester R. Bryant Scholars Pre-Admissions Program encourages young people from rural backgrounds to pursue a medical education.
So 45% is not the relevant statistic.
. Though the average mcat scores are not as good as harvard or wash u, they beat amazing schools such as mayo and are tied with dartmouth and boston etc. That being said, if you know for sure you want to go to medical school and you want it to be at SLU, the Med Scholars program can be really great. M.D. The program requires completion of professional medical school requirements as well as the fulfillment of a complete M.P.H. The program is only open to United States citizens and permanent residents. At least 14 GPA credits (i.e. So then you have to re-apply with the general population. Congrats! Examine SLU's Match List and see if those are the specialties and hospitals you'd like to match into.,what you mentioned is totally true... And i will check the matchlist
,in response to the other person... i sincerely believe that SLU's rating as a medical school is not as good as other because of its endowment, alumni giving rate and other small factors which add up. Thank you so much for sharing your experience! The Saint Louis University Medical Scholars Program offers an exclusive opportunity for first-time freshmen to gain conditional early acceptance to the SLU School of Medicine. Maybe lots of people drop out before they even apply to medical school. I'm from chitown, and also waiting on UIC GPPA. I was wondering if you all could shed some light and give your opinions on the program? Mayo: 33, 3.9 Program, provided that the students meet ALL the eligibility and performance criteria and other requirements included in the agreement. Medical scholars may apply to Saint Louis University School of Medicine in their sophomore year of study. I couldn't study abroad if I stayed in the Med Scholars program. Though you might have a 2400, 36, 4.00, if your a couch potato, then you won't get in.
,32 act, ~4.2 GPA. I’m a HS senior and was accepted to the Med Scholars Program, I was wondering if you guys have any insight about the program, how many people are selected, what being a med scholar entails, etc? WELCOME TO THE SLU MEDICAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM! SLU Medical Scholars Program. I been selected to SLU med scholars program.I am waiting for UMKC 6 year program.What are your opinions.Economically UNKC is way better.I have 32 on ACT and 3.96 with lots of college credits.What are my chances to UMKC.I was interviewed in Dec.Please help. The program provides early application privileges but does not guarantee acceptance to the School of … (In fact, I have heard that as many as 50 percent of applicants are not offered even a single acceptance). Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. SLU has an awesome campus in Madrid, Spain. I don't know the acceptance rate but it's an accomplishment so nice job. The last comment I have is that at the end of my 4 years, I believe only 2 or 3 students out of the dozens who I started with were still in the Med Scholars program... To me this indicates that a lot of other people had the same idea as I. Don't know if that means snail mail or email...
,yes.. it came in the snail mail today.
,Does "SLU" refer to St. Lawrence University or to St. Louis Univ.? Pre-Professional Scholars in Dentistry are not required to complete a major, but if they elect to earn a bachelor's degree they are free to choose a major in an area of interest. But, if you really are aiming for a high-powered residency, there are some schools that are better for that than others. Average medical school acceptance rates are 7%. Thus, I could not do both and since I was thinking about dropping med scholars anyway, my desire to study abroad was just another reason. The GPA thing is not impossible, just tough.
I just got admitted to SLU's med scholars program. The program claims a 98% acceptance rate for med scholars who actually matriculate into the medical school. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. I was admitted into both universities and SLU's 8 year medical scholars program and I was wondering which one to enroll in since this is my final college decision. The way I understand it, if you apply and interview at other med schools you end up forfeiting your reserved spot to SLU med. Find out at US News. St. Louis University School of Medicine Pre-Medical Scholars Program. Part 3: Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Program admissions requirements . with public health practice concentration (42 credits), which may include up to six credits of coursework from the School of Medicine M.D. See if Saint Louis University is ranked and get info on programs, admission, tuition, and more. The program provides a unique opportunity for students to apply to medical school during their second year of college. I am from VA, but i am an international student(wihtout permanent residency). pros outweigh the cons. I don't know the acceptance rate but it's an accomplishment so nice job. Scholars will follow the curriculum approved by SLU Medical School through the conditional acceptance process. how come i didnt have an interview..?
,you only get a full ride if you attend the weekend
,ACT: 32 ... A 45% acceptance rate into med school isn't what i look forward to. Residency is what really matters. 5+ Year Member. My MSAR says that a little over 200 people applied in the 04-05 entering class.
,everybody is saying they dont want to go.
,its your loss. GPA: 4.3 weighted Each year, approximately 10 exceptionally well-qualified high school seniors who plan to pursue careers in dentistry are offered places in the Pre- Professional Scholars Program in Dentistry. I got in. [quote] She mentioned that 1500 people applied and 60 or so will get in. MCAT scores do not affect acceptance; however, Medical Scholars are expected to make every effort to achieve the highest possible score. Medical Scholars are required to complete their core curriculum requirement in math by the end of sophomore year, and must complete coursework through the Calculus I level. scholars and only 60-100 will get in
,sat2= math2c=790, chem 760 bioM 760
,AP= 9 APs, 2 college credit courses
,extra cirr activities= internship at cardiologist, medical internship at japan, volunteer hospital 350hourish, various clubs
,Btw, did anyone else get in? I know two kids who had decent test scores but did little otherwise in terms of depth of research, leadership roles etc. Any proposed course substitutions must be requested specifically by email to the Pre-Med Scholars Program Director and approved in writing. students enter the School of Medicine in January each year, and enroll in the Human Structure Function series in January and remain in the program for 48 consecutive months. So the decision I made was that it was not worth it but in the end it's up to you and your goals. htrap90 8 replies 1 threads New Member. Medical Scholarsare placed on an early application track to the SLU School of Medicine, allowing them to apply as early as the spring semester of their sophomore year, with acceptance notices sent before the start of their junior year. SLU has an awesome campus in Madrid, Spain. Residency is what really matters.
. If even. Many probably were forceably dropped because of the GPA requirement but I don't have that stat. Similar to other BS/MD programs, the Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Program offers high school students the chance to apply to college and medical school during the same undergraduate admissions cycle. University of Missouri-Kansas City Medical Scholars Program. Scholars will be contacted by SLU Medical School to fill out a secondary application. SLU's ranking as a whole, college of medicine and undergraduate is slowly increasing in ranks. The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) to be taken at the prescribed time. For example, the University of Tennessee has an acceptance rate of 13.8%. My major was Biomedical Engineering and one reason I dropped out was because I really liked engineering and decided I didn't want to be pre-med anymore. … These programs allow students to gain early provisional acceptance to medical schools. I was wondering if anyone had any information about Saint Louis University's Medical Scholars Program ... Is there a big chance that if I enroll as a medical scholar at SLU, ... the minute you apply to any other medical school, you turn down your guaranteed acceptance to slu . Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University has the distinction of being the oldest university west of the Mississippi, and the second oldest Jesuit university in the country. Once admitted to Medical Scholars, a student would then have a seat in the M.D. And does SLU send the decisions in batches? SLU wants good doctors, not smart kids. Medical Scholar Program Requirements October 2018 3 I. and how is slu med school?,oh and i got presidential scholarships. spiritedaway Junior Member. I was a Med Scholar my Freshman and half of my Sophomore year (graduated in May 2017). However, some medical schools have much higher acceptance rates. Acceptance rates between medical schools varies significantly. Each year, Baylor University awards more than $7.5 million of generous scholarships to high-achieving attendees at the following programs:. You have to commit to SLU med school. I really hope I get into that. 9k/year tuition and 2k/year room and board.
,I don't really want to go though. they beat amazing schools such as mayo and are tied with dartmouth,
SLU: 31, 3.69. The Medical Scholars Program provides students with a series of enrichment activities that hone their academic skills, expose them to a wide array of campus opportunities, and help them to become excellent candidates for continuing education in the health fields. The Osteopathic Medical Scholars Program, or OMSP, gives Michigan State University undergraduate students the chance to explore health care, osteopathic medicine and the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Students accepted into the pre-admission program are offered acceptance into the MU School of Medicine on the condition that they achieve certain academic standards, demonstrate ongoing professionalism, and participate in required activities. [quote] The Med Scholars program had some to do with that decision too though. For the most selective medical schools, such as Harvard Medical School, the acceptance rate is 3.8%. In 2017, 746 people applied to the program, 25 students were selected as finalists, are six were chosen after interviews – putting the admission rate at less than 1 percent (0.8 percent). I hope this helps! Admission to this Rockhurst University program does not guarantee an early conditional acceptance to SLU Med. Reply. A direct medical program, often called BS/MD, BA/MD, or BS/DO, guarantees undergraduate enrollees admission to medical school. Pre-Medical Scholars Programs Eligibility Requirements. I am assuming there will be a huge jump when the new multimillion dollar arena and research building are finished next year.
,You can certainly do it and I have a colleague from my Med Scholars days who is currently in his first year at SLU Med and he loves it. And which one of u got the presidential scholarships?
,Got in!!! Sure the fact that you were a Med Scholar at SLU helps when applying with the general population but it's still annoying that you sort of are forced to commit to SLU or not. I couldn't study abroad if I stayed in the Med Scholars program. Pre-Med Scholar candidates must earn a GPA in science courses (BL, CH, MT and PH) and an overall GPA of 3.65 every semester with a minimum of 30 credits earned per academic year. ... if you know for sure you want to go to medical school and you want it to be at SLU, the Med Scholars program … In addition, these scholars programs either eliminate or reduce the importance of a high MCAT score as a factor for selection. These competitive programs … The Medical Scholars Program is the most selective BS/MD program on this list: only six scholars are accepted annually. to the Medical Scholars Program on the Medical Scholars Application at the same time that they apply to Saint Louis University. Though you might have a 2400, 36, 4.00, if your a couch potato, then you won't get in. so i noticed that SLU when making decisions for this program really took the time to analyze your resume. MCAT scores do not affect acceptance; however, Medical Scholars are expected to make every effort to achieve the highest possible score. Students who ele… ATSU-KCOM Still Scholars Early Acceptance Program. Saint Louis University is a private Catholic research university with an acceptance rate of 58%. PM me for stats.
,ill go to it if i get the full ride. This program requires seven years: three years of successful undergraduate study and four years at the School of Dental Medicine. Thanks. I’ve done some research online, but there aren’t any clear statistics anywhere, so anything you guys might know would be great! At least 14 GPA credits (i.e. Class Rank: 23/523
,i read that the presidential scholarship ppl got their interviews in the end of feb. so if you didnt get an interview then u prolly wont get it now
,and i dont think slu held any interviews this year for the med program..
,l0vevik - how do u kno 1500 ppl applied...
,i was at the presidential weekend interview and I asked the lady who was director of SLU college of medicine. The thing with SLU medical scholars is that they want to see what you have accomplished as a whole person. It's really popular and for good reason. Completion of the undergraduate degree program. Students interested in early acceptance programs must meet rigorous academic standards along with leadership, service, and professional development criteria. Admission into SLU Med is made by the Admissions Committee at SLU Med. 10+ Year Member. [quote]
These programs usually only admit kids who they know would be strong enough candidates to be admitted through the normal application process. Would you say that being a med scholar affected your social life, like not having time to do anything outside of school, or were you able to balance studying and classes with everything else? and they didn't get in. I had a few gripes with the program: It doesn't guarantee that you get into med school. You will learn facts such as Georgetown Medical School admissions statistics and you’ll get an insider perspective about how to get into Georgetown Medical School. The only semester Biomedical Engineers can study abroad with the ciriculum is 2nd semester of sophomore year; happens to be when Med Scholars interview for med school. GOOD LUCK ON THE REST OF THE MONTH - IT WILL ONE HECK OF A RIDE BUT WE WILL MAKE IT IN THE END! This requirement may be satisfied with AP credit, transfer earned prior to starting at SLU, or coursework completed at SLU.