Guaranteed Medical Admissions

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Baylor University/Baylor College of Medicine
Guaranteed Admission Program

The Baylor2 Medical Track is a combined 8-year Baccalaureate/MD program for high achievers.

Baylor University and Baylor College of Medicine have entered into an agreement which grants at least four outstanding high school students provisional acceptance to Baylor College of Medicine upon matriculation to Baylor University. One of the four students selected will receive a scholarship valued at $80,000 covering $10,000 per year for four years of undergraduate study at Baylor University and four additional years of medical study at Baylor College of Medicine. This not a fast-track program; rather it is designed to afford very bright students the opportunity to broaden their educational horizons. Students able to complete Baylor University degree requirements and BCM requirements early are encouraged to study abroad and/or engage in a research project to complete their four year undergraduate commitment.

Requirements for consideration in the Baylor2 Medical Track are:

• Application for admission to Baylor University must be submitted by the early deadline date of the year of matriculation. (Earlier applications are encouraged and will receive more favorable consideration.);

• Be accepted by Baylor University for admission by January 15;

• Achieve a minimum 1400 SAT (one setting using Verbal and Math) or a minimum 32 ACT score;

• Rank in the top 5% of high school graduating class or possess a minimum 3.7/4.0 GPA.

• This program is open to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents.

The Admissions Office will notify the Premedical Advisory Office of those students who have met the minimum SAT/ACT score requirement. Qualifying applicants will then be sent instructions to complete an online application. Upon receipt of the completed application, along with a release form and picture, a contingent of applicants will be selected for interview by a Baylor University screening committee. After all interviews have been completed at Baylor University, the screening committee will select applicants and send a short list of the most highly qualified individuals and their credentials to the Baylor College of Medicine. From this list the Baylor College of Medicine will then select individuals for a second interview and choose at least four for provisionally guaranteed admission. The top student selected for this program will then be awarded the $80,000 BU/BCM Scholarship. Candidates applying to Baylor2 Medical Track will not be eligible to apply to any other BCM combined degree programs.

Admission to Baylor College of Medicine is guaranteed provided that the student meets the following requirements:

• Maintain a 3.4/4.00 overall GPA and a 3.2 in the sciences throughout their four undergraduate years; for that individual receiving the BU/BCM Scholarship the GPA requirement is 3.7/4.0;

• Meet Baylor College of Medicine admission requirements with no grades lower than a C and complete a modified application;

• Maintain an exemplary disciplinary record.

Additional information:

• Although the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is not required for entry into the Baylor College of Medicine, it may be needed if the student wishes to apply to additional degree programs at BCM such as the MD/PhD program.

For more information contact:

Nancy Johnson, Associate Director
Prehealth Programs
BaylorUniversity
B.111 Baylor Science Building
One Bear Place #97341
Baylor University
Waco, Texas 76798-7341.
Nancy_Johnson@baylor.edu