Hi!
I’m new to College Confidential and I was wondering if you could provide some feedback on my stats. I am going to be a senior come fall and live in New Jersey. I am very much interested in medicine and would especially like to attend a BS/MD (accelerated) program. My fascination for the field comes from my parents, both of whom are in the healthcare field, and I’ve reached out to several physicians and healthcare professionals for further advice.
Background: Indian female
School: Large quite competitive public school
Class Rank: School doesn’t rank (though I’m positive I’m atleast top five percent)
Un-weighted GPA: 3.804 out of 4.00 (9, 10, 11th)
SAT (1st sitting): 2190 CR- 610/ M- 780/ W- 800
SAT (2nd sitting): 2260 CR- 740/ M- 760/ W- 760
SAT Super Score: 2320
SAT II: Math 2- 760 (Taking again in October hopefully to get an 800) / Chemistry- 750 / Biology- Taking in October
ACT (1 sitting): Composite 35; Essay 10
Sophomore Year AP classes:
AP US History I (My school splits the AP curriculum into two years)
Junior Year AP classes:
AP Chemistry 4
AP US History II 5
AP English Language and Composition 5
Senior Year AP courses:
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
AP Economics
AP Statistics
AP English Literature and Composition
AP Government and Politics
Other classes:
3 years of Spanish in High school
Science Research Program- a highly competitive 3-year program that only selected 15 students from my grade. We are to become experts in a chosen field of research, reach out to professionals, present at research competitions/symposiums, and read scholarly journal articles on our own time.
Gilder Lehrman Scholar (Program that only selected 30 students from my grade. History/Humanities- related program)
Extracurricular Activities:
Science Olympiad (3 yrs.) - Have gained numerous medals (Regional champion; State silver and bronze medalist) at the regional and state
level in the Senior Division Anatomy and Physiology category; incoming Captain
National Speech and Debate (3 yrs.) - Extemporaneous speaking; advanced at national tournaments
History Club (3 yrs.) - 3rd place at NHD states (alternate to nats); PR Director for 3 years
International Concerns Club (2 yrs.) - Incoming President
Spanish Honor Society - member
National Honor Society - Incoming President
Bharatanatyam (Classical Indian Dance) for 13 yrs. and completed graduation recital during Summer 2013
Carnatic Music (Classical Indian Music) for 9 yrs.
Girl Scout for 12 yrs.
Community Service:
Nursing Home (patient care)- 60 hours
Geriatric and Primary Care Center (billing work, clerical work, filing, assisting/shadowing doctors)- 350+ hours
First Aid Squad- 100+ hours (Doing a lot more hours this summer)
Temple/ Temple Dance School- 550+ hours
*Currently working towards Girl Scout Gold Award
*I am also planning to shadow a doctor in early August and going to India to work in a rural clinic in late August.
Summer Experience:
Summer 2014- Research intern at Rutgers School of Pharmacy, involving government funded studies on chemical terror weapons and dermatology/immunology; was selected to present my research at JSHS regional symposium
Summer 2015- Currently going back as a research intern to continue my research from last year.
I would love to hear feedback from you all regarding my chances at a combined BS/MD program, especially in-state through New Jersey Medical School. What else do you think I need to do/work on to improve my CV? Thanks so much (in advance) for your advice, and I can’t wait to hear back!