Planning to pursue a direct path to medical school? Whether you're a motivated student ready to take the next step or a parent helping navigate the journey, this webinar delivers expert strategies and key insights to help you stand out in the highly competitive BS/MD admissions process.
What to Expect
Join our webinar to uncover what it really takes to gain admission to competitive BS/MD programs. We’ll walk you through how to build an application that highlights your academic excellence, medical-focused extracurriculars, and long-term commitment to the field. Learn how to craft compelling essays, stand out in interviews, and demonstrate you're ready for the direct path to medicine. Plus, get insider insights and have your questions answered in a live Q&A session!
Crack the Code to BS/MD Admissions Success
Expertise, guidance, discovery
& success
Expertise
Learn from admissions experts who understand exactly what BS/MD programs are looking for in future physicians.
Guidance
Get strategic advice on how to build a competitive profile, from top-tier academics to medically focused extracurriculars and experiences.
Uncover how to communicate your passion for medicine through compelling essays, strong interviews, and standout application materials.
Discovery
Walk away with a clear action plan to strengthen your BS/MD application and increase your chances of securing a spot in these highly selective programs.
Success
about our speaker
Denard worked as an admissions officer at Elon University and Saint Joseph's University for over a decade. He then transitioned to college counseling directing a Duke University summer program and working in college advising in two independent schools. Denard earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a minor in Computer Information Systems from Elon University.
Meet Denard
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What You Will Learn
What BS/MD Programs Are and How They Work
Understand the structure, benefits, and expectations of combined undergraduate-medical programs.
Learn the academic benchmarks, extracurricular involvement, and personal qualities that make applicants stand out.
Discover how to align your coursework, clinical experience, research, and leadership activities with medical career goals.
Get expert tips on writing compelling personal statements, securing powerful recommendation letters, and preparing for program-specific interviews.
Learn the pitfalls that hurt applicants and how to avoid them when applying to BS/MD programs.
Bring your questions and receive direct, personalized guidance to support your BS/MD admissions journey.
What Does Empowerly Offer?
OUR FEATURES
Empowerly Score®
Our proprietary calculator is backed by data from thousands of Empowerly student experiences to construct a highly accurate applicant profile for you, giving you a competitive advantage. Identify areas of improvement and strengths to highlight for an in-depth look at your current college application readiness.
1:1 college counseling
Based on your goals and preferences, you’ll be matched with one of our top-rated counselors who is dedicated to ensuring your academic standing and extracurriculars align with your long-term passions and goals. And when it’s time to officially start applying, your counselor will be there for comprehensive 1:1 support through every essay, application review, interview, and more to ensure you’re on track to reach your goals.
Advice & planning
Whether your college prep journey begins in middle school or senior year of high school, Empowerly’s holistic approach ensures you’re right where you need to be. From interest discovery to summer programming, to AP course selection, our research team and robust community of resources and expert advice are ready when you need them.
Essay editing
On average, students write at least 20 essays when applying to colleges, including common app essays, supplemental essays, and those for scholarships or special programs. Our experienced essay editors can review your essays within 24 hours, ensuring each one highlights your strengths and unique story.
Admissions Committee Review (AdCom)
With Empowerly, you can submit your completed application to our review committee before actually applying. Our committee members consist of former admissions officers with direct experience at top schools who know the dos and don’ts for the schools you want to get into. You’ll receive detailed, constructive feedback that gives you enough time to perfect your application before you hit submit.
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In addition to our standard features, we offer specialized programs unique to your interests and specific needs:
GOALS academic support
Our GOALS program empowers neurodivergent students with skills for success at top schools and beyond.
Our test prep program helps students achieve top results, with expert tutors guiding them to success.
Test prep
Our passion project program helps students turn ideas into impactful projects for their college applications.
Passion projects
AI Scholar Program
Our AI Scholar program helps students create impactful projects using AI and machine learning.
Our Research Scholar Program pairs students with PhD mentors on impactful independent research projects.
Research Scholar Program
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Startup internships
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2024 Top Schools Data
Admission rates at top U.S. universities are fiercely competitive. For example, Stanford University and MIT have acceptance rates of approximately 4%, and Caltech is even more selective with an admit rate around 3.9%.
Highly Competitive
Top Non-Ivy Colleges
Popular and highly competitive non-Ivy institutions include Stanford University, MIT, Duke University, University of Chicago, Vanderbilt University,
and Rice University.
Top U.S. Colleges:
Applicants and Admit Rates
Navigating admissions at U.S. universities like Stanford, MIT, and Johns Hopkins is incredibly challenging, with acceptance rates as low as 3%. You don’t have to do it alone—our expert team is here to guide you through every step of the process.
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