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just wondering. what were ur stats?

By Solario144 (Solario144) on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 07:06 pm: Edit

I visited Brown this summer, and planning to apply ED for the Brown PLME. Since BS/MD is the only route I am thinking of pursuing, I would like to answer question 17 of Brown Form 1 as “No”. Anybody has any realistic idea (or statistics) of students got accepted after answering the question “No”?

Also, does a PLME candidate has to submit both 3A and 3B Form or only 3B, if he is a candidate for PLME only? The options in 3A Form are Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering and Physics. There is no option for the Biology. What if someone wants to pursue Neuroscience concentration?

My statistics:
GPA: 4.00 (UW); Class Rank: 1/363
SAT I: 1600
SAT II: Math IIC 800, Writing 800, Physics 800, Biology (M) 800
AP: Calculus AB 5, US History 5, Biology 5, Physics B 5, Calculus BC 5

Courses:
12th grade: Hon French, AP US Gov, AP Prob & Stats, AP Eng Lit & Com, AP Chemistry, Debate, Orchestra, AP Comp Gov, Independent Topics in Math (AP Computer), AP Physics C (Self Study), AP Music Theory (? Self Study)

11th grade: AP Prep English, Hon French, String Orchestra, AP Biology, AP Physics B, AP US History, Debate, AP Calc BC.

10th grade: AP Calculus AB, Hon Am Lit & Comp, French 2, Comp Programming, Debate, Hon Chemistry, String Orchestra, Microbiology.

9th Grade: Hon Com Lit 1, French 1, Hon College Algebra, Hon Trig, String Orchestra (Violin), Boys Basic PE, Biology, Fr Gifted Econ.

Contest:
USABO- Semifinalist (11th gr)
USAMO- qualified for AIME (9, 10 & 11 gr; best Score 126.5 AMC12 + 7 AIME)
MathCounts - Chapter 1st and State 6th (8th gr)

Summer Activities:
11th grade: Summer Intern, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Genetic Lab). Research Topics: Standardizing PCR based mutation screening of a novel DNA repair pathway on a panel of individuals with colon cancer and no family history.

10th grade: Debate Camp at JDI, KU (Policy debate prep & practice) & Math Camp at Stanford University (SUMaC Program 1 -mostly Number Theory, and some research work on prime numbers)

9th grade: Johns Hopkins University - CTY Genetics (Theory and lab work, - DNA fingerprinting, gel electrophoresis and some other real world experiments)

8th grade: Hutchinson Cosmosphere - Future Astronaut Training Program (Theory and Practices, simulated a mission to space, some high-G experiments)

EC & Volunteer:
Captain of the Math Club
Captain of Scholar's Bowl Team
ARML Regional Math Competition
Policy Debate (Since 10th gr)
Youth Symphony Orchestra (Violin) sponsored by local university.

Volunteer:
Coaching Math at Middle School Math Club since 9th gr.
VA Hospital (Inpatient pharmacy department, 2nd year)

By Snapple05 (Snapple05) on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 08:16 pm: Edit

I think that if the only reason you're applying to Brown is for PLME, that can be a dangerous situation. Choosing the BS/MD route may seem convenient now, but if you don't really want to be in Providence in the first place, why would you want to be there for eight years? I'm not sure how Brown tends to treat those applicants who check "No", but I've been told that it is very important to them that their PLME students be interested in attending Brown.

That said, as another student applying ED for PLME, I'd have to say your stats are pretty enviable. As far as I understand, if you're not applying for Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics, you'll only have to fill out 3B. Best of luck.

By Burutzagiuribe (Burutzagiuribe) on Saturday, September 18, 2004 - 08:54 pm: Edit

what's question 17?

By Solario144 (Solario144) on Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 03:21 am: Edit

Q17. (Form 1)
For Early Decision PLME Candidates Only:
If your Early Decision application to the PLME is not successful in December, do you still want to be considered as an applicant to The College under our binding early decision program?

I am sure about attending a medical school but would like to have a broad general education for first 3 or 4 years of my college. I also want to avoid the pressure of medical school application process by going through a BS/MD program. Of all the BS/MD programs I read about, the Brown’s PLME appeals to me the most. After visiting the school, I am even more convince about the PLME.

I have listed the schools that are offering BS/MD in order of my preference. I would love to live in providence for 8 (or more) years if I get accepted into PLME. In my order of preferences, a place comes third, first is the program, and second is the college. After joining Harvard, a friend mine wrote, “It is snowing outside, but inside it is springtime”.
Snapple05, good luck.

By Imblue (Imblue) on Tuesday, September 21, 2004 - 04:42 am: Edit

Why not check the "Yes" box? You have nothing to lose by agreeing to be considered for regular admissions as well.

By Ay_Caramba (Ay_Caramba) on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 07:55 pm: Edit

no, they're reconsidered under the EARLY DECISION, not regular decision plan. It would be binding.