Great stats, congratulations but SGU doesn't take transfers.

They can always make exceptions for exceptional students - no harm in asking.

They usually don't take transfers as a policy. Especially in the clinical years.

From SGU.edu: Applications for advanced standing are considered rarely and only for the beginning of the second year. The Committee on Admission does not seek or encourage transfer applications.

If you want to go to SGU, you'll have to start at second year.

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ok so I am double majoring in biology and history (so far). i have completed all but 5 bio classes and I could get my bio degree in may of 09. my gpa till now (july 19 08) is 2.889. Im taking the mCAT in jan and im expecting around a 26-30. should i go through with the double major (adds an entire year to undergrad) or go ahead and apply to SGU in may ? (i have shadowing experience, research experience, volunteering experience and I work at a hospital for 3 years)

I read somewhere that states like New Jersey won't license graduates who transferred from another school, i.e. an MUA -> SGU transfer

That may be why they don't take transfers.

What is your science GPA?

If its not better than your overall GPA, you should have a good reason why.

I wouldnt just "expect" 26-30 on MCAT if your GPA and science GPA are below 3.0...I would bust my butt and work hard if I were you..

i wanted to know what are my chances to get into st. georges? i have a 3.14 gpa and 3.3 science gpa from NYU and suny buffalo. i graduate with a ** in biomedical science and psychology and minor in pharmacology. lots of clinical work/volunteer and extracirriculars. BUT, i did really poorly on my mcat (10PS 8BS and 5VR O-writing) Do i have any chances? I am retaking the mcat in 2 months and hopefully will do much better i will do. THANKS!!

Your verbal score is killing you. Make sure to improve significantly on your 2nd take and you have a decent shot of getting in.

They say verbal score is the best indicator of med school performance so I'm sure your 5 as it stands is questionable.

Your GPA is fine, I think, as long as you didn't transfer for academic reasons.

I just spoke with my admissions advisor...not as encouraging as I hoped.

I understand the final decision is made by the committee....but was wondering what anyone else thought.

I am applying for Jan 09...my application was received and is awaiting my letters of rec.

overall gpa 3.27
science 3.25
MCAT 22O
Lots of volunteering, research, etc.

Is there any hope? My fingers are crossed!
Thanks so much for your advice.