WHy is USC ba/md hard to get in ?

<p>bummmmmmmp…
Can you guys take a chance on me
SAT: 1990
verbal: 630
math:700
writing: 660 (11 on essay)
SAT 2C: 790
SAT 2 bio:790
SAt 2 chem: 790
Gpa:4.4</p>

<p>sorry its a definite reject. There is no way with that sat score.</p>

<p>the highest possible score i can get is is a 2130
will that give me any chances on other ba/md
or should i give up now and just go do undergrad at USC?</p>

<p>The highest possible score you can get is a 2400. Don’t limit yourself…you have to have this mindset or you will fall short of your goals many times. Just study hard and retake. I know someone who improved his score from 2090 to 2340 (highest combined) in just 3 months!</p>

<p>You should use Barrons and other difficult test books. Don’t settle for easy study guides like Princeton Review and Kaplan.</p>

<p>i agree that it would be tough with that sat score. you definitely have good sat 2 scores though - your chem was way higher than mine :slight_smile: but definitely take sickofflorida’s advice and study hard with those practice tests - they help! plus, you didn’t post extracurriculars, but i would stress those big time. they like to see a personality at usc</p>

<p>are there other less competitive ba/md programs that i have a chance to get into with my current stats…or is it try harder on your sat scores.</p>

<p>try harder on sats but you have a good shot at the drexel program with your current scores.</p>

<p>thank you foodisgood</p>

<p>I have to decide between USC Bacc/MD and Case PPSP. Which would you choose and why.</p>

<p>USC!! I’m biased… because I’m going there (98% sure). However, I heard (not sure if this is true) that USC’s Bac/MD has a better reputation. Also, the “Trojan Family” connections and the general community atmosphere that you’ll get with the Bac/MD program @ USC seem awesome. I have to admit, I don’t know much about the other program … but these are just my $0.02 about USC’s program :-d!</p>

<p>i dunno Southern Cali vs Ohio, tough choice ;)</p>

<p>whose applying this year!!! I’ve been reading these posts for almost two years now, and its my turn to apply now…im kinda nervous…</p>

<p>i am
o yah i just received November sat= 2300 :)</p>

<p>veryyy nice madamebovary</p>

<p>good job, that’s a great improvement. I don’t want to make this a chances thread, but could some of you, who’ve been accepted to the interview and the program itself, give me advice on what I could do better. Thanks.</p>

<p>11th grade
gpa- 4.4
SATI: 2200
reading: 710
math: 700
writing: 790
SATII CHEM: 790</p>

<p>research
hospital volunteer
eagle scout
science olympiad
etc.</p>

<p>well based on our sat and sat 2s and gpa, we should be set. extra curricular, im not too familiar with because we pretty much have similar stuff. wait kannada, i thought you score way higher than that on november sat</p>

<p>does USC take into account the writing section of the SAT I’s…because i did horrible on the writing section (680), but i have a 1550 w/o it.</p>

<p>when i went to the USC college of Arts and science interview, they asked for all of the scores. i think they care about the writing now. last year they didnt.</p>

<p>hey guys…im also applying to this program</p>

<p>hey,
to all of you applying to bac/md at usc… i’m a freshman in the program here and i absolutely love it! it’s probably the best program ever. scores are important, but it’s not all about the numbers. they want to know that you are a dynamic, friendly person who will become a great doctor, not a great scientist. our bac/md class is such a diverse group, and it’s great! best of luck to all of you in your applications!</p>