lcamero2 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Hi, I was just wondering if the intensity/duration of my program will be taken into consideration when medical schools are reviewing my application. I am Lakehead's 3-year compressed Nursing program where I study straight through the summer in order to finish my degree a year earlier than normal. As such, the course is much tougher and getting good grades is even harder. Will they take this into account? My stats right now are 79% average (slipped a bit this semester from an 82, but I hope to get it back to an 81 with my summer courses), and lets say I get an even 30 Q on the MCAT. I have been volunteering in the ER at the hospital for 2 years, participated in a mock hospital disaster, am a student ambassador for Lakehead University, and have 3 letters of recommendation (1 from my clinical nursing instructor, and 2 from a family practitioner, and an orthopedic surgeon) and I have studied in an international school in Paris for a summer. Even though my average is a bit lower, do you think that the intensity of my course will help my chances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddah Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 i highly doubt that. I dont think university or hard programs make up for a low gpa, thats why it is advised to pick a program you will do best in. You'll be on the same level as everyone else. Doing a harder nursing program wont really aid your chances, your on the same boat as all other applicants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumanmacbook Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 When reviewing apps, most/all reviewers just see GPA, MCAT, and OMSAS ABS. Program/university choice is not given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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