<p>Asian Oriental and Indian girls are wanted, and strongly recommended to apply to the SBU/GWU 8 year combined dual admission Franciscan Healthcare Professional BS/MD program. This is a highly prestigious opportunity for those who are seeking admittance to one of the best medical schools in North America.</p>
<p>The goal of the program is to focus on gender equality in the medical field. Therefore, females, who are currently lacking in the current SBU programs, are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are due on December 15, 2008, so please hurry! Remember, the SBU application is free.</p>
<p>For advice regarding admissions requirements, contact SBU.
For advice regarding campus life, the social scene, and general information, pm me.</p>
<p>Good Luck, and I hope to see you next year!!!</p>
<p>neha, i PMed your answer, but to put it out there, the program is for high school applicants…there is an Early Assurance Program with GW, too, and they may accept transfers.</p>
<p>shrizto, the program currently lacks asian and indian girls, so they may have a good chance in getting in; the $30 application fee is waived if applying online</p>
<p>Happy to Graduate, GW was put on probation for a very minor case, and will regain its medical school status in a very short time</p>
<p>aa6590, read my answer to shrizto’s question</p>
<p>Hey what about Native Americans, too (i.e., American Indian)? They were here first, so if we’re trying to do the diversity thing, shouldn’t they get first crack at it?</p>
<p>haha you’re right, native americans and african americans def. get their advantages, too. They have a good chance of acceptance. But the school is lacking Asian and Indian women.</p>
<p>Correction: there are enough Asian/Indian girls in the class of 2012. (I would know-I’m in it) It is actually split about half and half gender-wise. Overall, throughout the three classes that are currently enrolled here, most students are Indian. The SBU/GW Combined class of 2011 has more girls than boys.</p>
<p>I encourage you to apply regardless of gender= there is no discrimantion in the admissions process based on your race, gender, etc.</p>
<p>People, I’m in the program, too, so you can take my word, as I took the time to begin this thread. The fact of the matter is, there are not enough Asian/Indian girls in the Class of 2012. On the contrary, there are an overwhelming number of Asian/Indian boys. It is absolutely NOT split half and half.</p>
<p>Yes, there is obviously no DISCRIMINATION in the admissions process based on your race, gender, etc. BUT that does not negate the purpose of this thread, which promotes more females to apply.</p>
<p>1) What is my daughter chance to get in St. Bona => GW?
2) Why do you choose GW’s program over other BA/BS-MD programs?
3) What scholarships do you get from St. Bona?</p>
<h2>Her stats</h2>
<p>GPA = 4.0 (UW); 4.56 (W)
ACT = 35
SAT1 = 2280
SAT2: Math-2C = 800; Bio = 690
NMSF => 99% will be Finalist
Residency: CA
EC’s:
Clubs
Medical Research
Lots of volunteering hours in Med</p>
<p>your daughter has a GREAT chance in acquiring and interview. Remember, beyond grades, the interview has a huge impact on the acceptance. Regardless, if your daughter has good people skills, she should have no problem gaining acceptance.</p>
<p>I chose this program because it allows me to matriculate into medical school without having to take the MCATs. Furthermore, the GPA requirement is not so difficult to maintain. This allows for one to explore his or her other qualities and characteristics that makes one who he or she is. There are no negatives in this program!</p>
<p>With your daughter’s stats, she will most definitely receive the Presidential Scholarship. She may be able to receive other scholarships, too.</p>
<p>Simply put, as long as your daughter turns in her application soon, she will be fine. Make sure she applies to other programs and safety schools, of course!!! Good Luck!!</p>
<p>Correction: d3silicious, I have heard from a current student in the program that there are zero asian girls (excluding indians) out of 17 in the class of 2012, and a single asian girl in all of the pre-health programs of all years in the whole school. Please correct me if I am misinformed, but I believe that darealfoo’s facts are quite accurate.</p>
<p>lnguye02, I strongly encourage your daughter to apply to the St. Bonaventure/ George Washington School of Medicine dual degree program as well. From what I have heard from my acquaintance, it is a wonderful program with many opportunities both in and out of the classroom. They also have a state of the art science facility newly built in 2008 and new hands on internship opportunities at the local hospital. It is a challenging program, but I believe that your chances are very good. Remember the application is due by December 15.</p>
<p>Attention!!! I’ve just gotten word that Bonas is looking for more Indian females in the SBU/GW BS/MD medical program and the SBU/Lecom BS/DO program for the class of 2013. The deadline for applying is Dec. 15, so apply quickly! These program is worth your time and money, don’t let this opportunity pass!</p>
<p>Excuse me darealfoo, but I have heard that over 50% of the students in the health care programs are Indian, so I find it hard to believe that more would be sought for. If admissions is truly looking for diversity, I am sure they would be looking for applicants of race who are not Indian or white, but instead others such as Asian. However, from what I have heard, race does not play a significant role in the application process, so everyone of all races should feel free to apply.</p>
<p>There is no need to fill a diversity quota for such a small class (17). The diversity will be balanced once you get into med school. If you need diversity right now, go outside your little group of 17. I know it’s a novel concept but you can actually interact with those non-BS/MD college people. </p>
<p>And in the medical field, there is certainly no need for more Asians. There is a strong need for Native Americans, Mexicans/Puerto Ricans, and African Americans. Students of those races will contribute towards the diversity of medicine.</p>