medaw Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Hi all, I'm really new to these forums. I could use some advice about applying to american schools. I am: Ontario Resident, Undergrad McGill 1. I did not take English. I wasn't thinking about med and couldn't fit it in once I realized. I have graduated. Can I apply american w/o english under the assumption that if I am accepted, I can just take english the summer before I start? Or do I have to take english during the application (although I have already graduated)? How serious is the english req? 2. Any ideas on US schools: WAMC? Stats - are AMCAS (unofficial 3.73) and MCAT 34Q (9VR, 13 PS, 12BS). 4 Summers Research (3 different labs, 1 clinical study) 1 Year Research (Thesis) 1 Publication (not 1st author) 1 Year Hospital Volunteerism (but few hours) Very little else: no shadowing (canada is tough, only seen routine lumbar punctures if this is anything), only some groups/activities (2). 3. I really want to do MSTP. I don't think my chances are good enough to get the IVY/1st tier which can afford to pay for me. Yet perhaps lower tiered schools with MSTP won't accept/pay. 8-10 years is kinda ridiculous at the current tuition rates... What should I do? any advice is welcome, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a41 Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 I graduated in 2007 (engineering), took Biochem and English in 2007/08. I'm starting med school in the US this fall. Sounds like you have a lot of experience, just pick up a research project and take your english class on the side while you apply. (That's what I did). Btw: Your stats/extra currics are eerily similar to mine. Get your app in early. I submitted my primary in July but didn't get verified until september....only ended up with 2 interviews. I was pretty interested in MSTP when I started the application process...I'm just happy to get into an MD program now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madz25 Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Most US schools want a full year of english. No way around that. your GPA and MCAT scores are good. apply early - AMCAS application becomes available mid-may and can be submitted as early as june 1st-ish. submit AMCAS application in early june and get all your secondaries done in july. also, try browsing the "applying to american schools" forum. tons of info there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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