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Next year's Applicants Come Together
Sohni
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Hey I am applying to the programs next year and just wanted to see who my competition is lol :) j/k But seriously all you guys applying next year, have any thoughts on where you are applying and what are you gonna be doing this summer to help you out.
Also, I know most of the programs have sent out interview notices, so to this year's applicants, what would you comment on the application and admission processes of different schools/programs? Is it seemingly random or if you have good scores and stats, you pretty much have at least an interview? Just wondering and thnx for the advice in advance.
Also, I know most of the programs have sent out interview notices, so to this year's applicants, what would you comment on the application and admission processes of different schools/programs? Is it seemingly random or if you have good scores and stats, you pretty much have at least an interview? Just wondering and thnx for the advice in advance.
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4.02 wt GPA
3.9 uw
8 APs- chem, bio, phys b, us history, comparative politics, english lit and comp, calc bc
1990 SAT (720 m, 620 v, 650 w)
30 ACT
HOOK: Arab-American (Syrian and fluent speaker in Arabic), Greek Orhtodox religion (yea im not muslim weird eh?), electric violinist and band performer
resume:
Work Experience and Skills
VA Pediatric and Adolescent Center, Springfield, 2003-Present
Filing and organization, accounts receivable, correspondence, filling out medical records, and scheduling; also observed work of lab technicians in various settings (blood draws, throat cultures, nebulization, etc.) and viewed blood, urine, and serum samples under a microscope
Volunteer Experience
Helped children get a hands-on approach in physical and life sciences at the BETR World Science Camp, Cardinal Forest Elementary School, Springfield, VA, Summer 2003
Extensive tutoring hours for multiple levels of chemistry and biology in conjunction with Science Honor Society, 2003-present
Handling medical prescriptions and mentoring the developmentally delayed at The Apothecary Pharmacy, Springfield, VA, 2004
Volunteer at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D.C., 2005-2006
Activities and Interests
Fluent speaker in Arabic language (Syrian dialect)
Attended meeting with Israeli representatives at WSHS to discuss post 9/11, Fall 2003
Center for Math, Science, and Technology (CMST) for two years- camp site was at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, studied chemistry and laboratory techniques, 2002-2003
WSHS Symphonic Orchestra (8 years of violin)- electric violinist; wedding performer; played at the Arab-American Anti-Discriminatory Convention (ADC is an annual 3-day convention where Arab-Americans across the nation meet) at the Crystal Hilton in Washington D.C. with an audience of 1500+ people and the Mayor, 2004
Science Olympiad at WSHS: subjects include: biology, chemistry, and genetics, 2004
Certified to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Shadowed pediatrician at Virginia Pediatric & Adolescent Center in Springfield, VA- oversaw treatment and diagnoses of ill children, 2004-present
Shadowed doctor in internal medicine (family practice) for two weeks at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, IL- oversaw treatment and diagnoses of adults in occupational therapy, critical/intensive care, surgical procedure with general surgeon (right breast benign tumor lumpectomy), Summer 2005
Honors and Recognition
A/B Honor Roll, 2002-present
Student of the Quarter- 2nd Quarter (2002-2003), 1st Quarter (2003-2004)
Junior District Orchestra member, 2002-2003
Science Honor Society, 2003-present
Tri-M Music Honor Society, 2004-present
National Honor Society, 2004-present
National Chemistry Olympiad 2004 semi-finalist at Catholic University of America, 2004
Literature published in school literary magazine The Symposium, 2004-2005
Letter for Orchestra, 2005
Chosen to play in Honors Orchestra at Virginia Music Educators Association convention at Norfolk, VA, 2005
WSHS Orchestra historian, webpage manager, and head of activities committee- created first website in history of WSHS Orchestra and helped organize fund raising and social activities, 2005-2006
I got an interview only to VCU so far, and I'm still waiting for GW. I only applied to 2 programs because I don't want to live far from home. I advise you to really spend time on your essay and make it stand out and show your creative side. This, as well as your recommendations and ECs, puts you in the limelight more than anything else (i.e. grades and test scores). Just show your passion for medicine through your ECs and essay. You don't have to have the best scores to get in, but being a first-generation minority is certainly a plus ;)
this definitely makes me feel better about applying bcuz my scores are not ridiculously high
So thanks a lot!
I'm applying next year too. But I'm a new immigrant with a really weak english basis. So, I'm afraid the possibility to get into one is almost zero.
My dream school is VCU, because I live in VA and VCU's requirement seems a bit lower.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF US!!
GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF US!
anyway, obviously i'm only a junior, and I'm not applying yet. I haven't even taken my first SATs, but seeing all the stats of other people is kind of making me nervous. I got a 2200 on my PSATs, and hopefuly when I take my SATs I'll get higher, considering I'll actually study. From what I see, 1550 (out of 1600) looks like a good aim to get into one of these BA/MD programs, especially because I don't have much else...=\
After freshman and sophomore year, I was top 5% out of 437 students, but my grades dropped...so I'm still trying to get back in there.
it gets worse when you look at my EC's. it seems like everyone's got tons of awards and science/math programs. wow, I think I have none...I hate clubs because everyone joins them and wastes their hours pretending to be a real leader of something when everyone in the club is only sitting in the meetings to stick it on his college app. in other words, i don't have any position in any club...except for board member of a Chinese cultural club for two years....(hah..) i spend time volunteering, tutoring, working at a doctor's office...nothing special
the best thing i have is that my var tennis team won state champs and my doubles partner and i got all counties/conference awards. hopefully i'll be co-captain of my team senior year.
im guessing i should do something to make myself look smart over the summer....but i plan on playing tennis(5+ hours each day, 5 days a week), studying SATs, and maybe make an art portfolio (i love art but can't do much with it considering i aspire to become a doctor). oh yeah, and visiting colleges. (is relaxing ever an option??)
sigh...this looks like a joke to try to get into these ba/md programs. should i go for it?
The other programs I'm thinking of applying to are Case, RPI, Drexel, Temple, Northwestern
Any thoughts or advice? thnx