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Hello everyone , I live in Hamilton, Canada (pretty small city), and I am interested in applying to bs/md programs,,,
I know my stats are wayyyy too low, but I'll post them anyway and please chance me and if you don't think I have a chance, please post why. Thank you.
SAT: 2080
Critical Reading: 590 (will bump it up to a 700)
Math: 790 (to 800)
Writing: 700 (to 750)
Subject tests: Math IIC-800
Physics- 750
AP Calculus AB - 5
IB French SL- 5
IB Geography SL- 7
IB Math SL - 7
IB Biology HL- 6
IB Chemistry HL- 7
IB English HL - 6
Top 10% of graduating class
Sports:
Houseleague Basketball team since grade 9 (4 years)
School basketball team in grade 9
Was involved in Church basketball competitions
Music:
Have been in Orchestra since grade 9 (4 years)
got into Chamber Orchestra (Grade 11)
Invited to Nationals Orchestra Competition (Canada)
Head of Church Orchestra
Others:
Volunteered at Hospital, serving patients after surgeries, for 200 hours
Went on mission to Tijuana,Mexico over summer to help needies
Went on mission to Mattagami,Ontario native village to help needies
Accepted to staff at children's summer camp (1 month)
Math Club 1 year
AMC-12 score: 86
Awards:
School French Award (Top Mark award)
5 Math contest certificates
Science contest national top 15% contest
There's no BS/MD at dartmouth, but it does have very impressive med school placement rates. If you're set on the BS/MD route though, try Brown or BU. Though for either of those raising your test scores will probably be required. Also since you didn't post a GPA I'll assume it's high.
But personally, I'd explore other options than just BS/MD options
I don't think I can get into Brown with the mediocre SAT scores I have,,, also I'm not "unique"; Ivy Leagues look for uniqueness in students that apply, for example, winner of the Math Olympiad, gold medal at National Badminton Competition, or First prize winner of Russia's Chemistry Competition,,,,
yeah I don't have anything unique,,,,,,lol I guess I'll always be an average student lol
The bio program is just part of the college, which is all one college. So you'll just apply there, and if accepted, don't actually declare a major until part way through sophomore year.