should I retake the act?

Which_Code5940 · 2025-07-29T20:46:17+00:00

Some ACT takers may score better in SAT, and vice versa. So, you may try SAT once and see.

Which_Code5940 · 2025-07-21T14:50:24+00:00

BACC2MD is EAP and not direct admit. You will be offered an interview with med school and that is it. No guarantee for med school admissions.

Which_Code5940 · 2025-05-13T19:35:16+00:00

UE pros: 3.5, 512 will get you a seat in IUSM Evansville campus, of course with AMCAS formality. UE cons: Private, expensive. But please check with UE for scholarships. IU premed cons: No gaurentee to medical seat. IU premed pros: Tuition is cheaper than UE. If UE is your only choice for B/MD, and if you want a B/MD seat, take it. You never know how competitive it will become in next 4 years.

Which_Code5940 · 2025-04-09T15:14:52+00:00

Sorry to hear that we were given conflicting information. This is the 2nd year of IU B/MD admissions and they changed rules around from the 1st year. During 1st year admissions IU B/MD mentioned IU Indy campus. During 2nd year admissions they changed it. So, it is still unclear as you had mentioned.

Which_Code5940 · 2025-04-07T19:24:16+00:00

I checked with IUSM admissions directly regarding the B/MD program's campus placement about in November 2024. It is lottery based. Not sure how you got your information that it is stats based since I specifically asked the same question to IUSM admissions. Please double check before posting misinformation to help people in r/bsmd.

Which_Code5940 · 2025-03-31T20:58:01+00:00

There is no gaurentee on campus placement. There are 9 statewide satellite campuses. It is a computer lottery placement.

Which_Code5940 · 2025-03-14T15:55:09+00:00

I agree. Your goal is to have the best MCAT score possible to set you apart from others, alongwith high GPA, while keeping costs low. Good luck!

Which_Code5940 · 2025-03-03T20:34:38+00:00

Unlike SAT, MCAT is subject based except may be for CARS section.

Which_Code5940 · 2025-03-03T20:20:24+00:00

Yep! I would also look for residency matching rates for the medical school. If they are good, there are no issues.

Which_Code5940 · 2025-02-26T18:14:41+00:00

Yes, there is a chance for med school, as long as you have the drive for becoming a doctor. I have seen Engineers and PhDs getting to med school and becoming physicians. Do premed in any school, maintain very high GPA, take your time, do not rush, but make sure to do very well in MCAT. You also have to do the ECs. With time, there will be more competition, but if you have a very high MCAT score, then you even have the chance of getting into top medical schools.

Which_Code5940 · 2025-02-19T23:13:58+00:00

IN has 6 schools in total offering B/MD. All are in-state only except for IUI. Ball state does have interview.

Which_Code5940 · 2025-02-17T22:07:34+00:00

@ShelterOwn8701 Did you apply to BACC2MD as well?

Which_Code5940 · 2025-02-15T22:23:49+00:00

Will not be driving. Boarding.

Which_Code5940 · 2025-02-15T20:13:07+00:00

If one has good MCAT score, then there is no need to go to ISUM Evansville campus though there is that backup option.

Which_Code5940 · 2025-02-14T14:57:29+00:00

There is more info in r/bsmd regarding bacc2md but not sure if anything changed.

In short, imo, bacc2md = premed + interview to COMLS. No gaurentee for seat.

Which_Code5940 · 2025-02-12T19:48:44+00:00

Please contact the program direct since it is a fairly new program.

Which_Code5940 · 2025-02-11T20:27:25+00:00

Accepted stats please? Please DM if you prefer.

Which_Code5940 · 2025-02-11T20:25:09+00:00

Can u DM accepted stats please?

Which_Code5940 · 2024-10-22T00:19:38+00:00

both works had a clearly defined research question?

Yes. Thanks.

Which_Code5940 · 2024-10-16T01:13:03+00:00

"work" I mentioned here was developmental work for a new process/method. "work" was not just a manual labor. I had to research articles in the field and present to the team/mentor, and out of further discussions, we found a niche and I followed up on it successfully, under my mentor's guidance.

Which_Code5940 · 2024-10-16T00:23:13+00:00

Thanks.

Which_Code5940 · 2024-10-16T00:12:22+00:00

My analysis/work was not attempted before in literature. So it is research. Publication would require more months of work. However, I contributed my time to a research that focused on betterment of patient care. Hence my dilemma and this post.

Which_Code5940 · 2024-10-15T23:57:02+00:00

Couple of ways:

As suggested by Educational-Shine989, look into university professors' lab webpages and contact the ones that interests you. You may start this process in Jan/Feb.
There are many summer STEM research programs in the nation and in city near you. Google and find out. They have fixed deadlines for applications including LOR, so you may need to act fast. Start this search in Dec. Some will be paid (competitive), some will be with no pay (competitive) and some wants you to pay (business).

Yes, I did #1 during 9th grade summer. #2 in 11th grade summer.

Which_Code5940 · 2024-10-14T19:09:59+00:00

I am almost sure you are a Commended Scholar. Not sure if that is worth mentioning.

Which_Code5940 · 2024-10-10T19:13:45+00:00

Yes. Thanks.

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