We are excited to announce that the application for the new USC Pre-Med Academy is now open. Offered free of charge through Bovard Scholars, the USC Pre-Med Academy is designed for high-achieving college students, nationwide, who have financial need and lack the resources needed to succeed in the highly competitive medical school application process. We are currently seeking applications from college freshman and sophomore pre-medical students who are interested in support as they navigate the complex medical school admissions process. Our flexible, fully online program, offered at no-cost, is customized to recognize students’ strengths, connect them with peers, and guide students toward success in the medical school admissions process.
Our program provides personalized, one-on-one mentorship and advising from our medical school admissions expert, access to current medical students, practicing physicians, and medical school faculty and staff, MCAT test prep, nationwide peer community connections, relevant workshops, guest speakers, and complete application support—from the personal statement, and letters of recommendation to school selection and interviewing.
This is not a one-size-fits-all program. We work with our scholars to provide individualized support tailored to their circumstances. Deviations from an initial or “ideal” pre-med plan are understandable, and we encourage students to adjust their plans, based on life changes or unforeseen challenges. Our collaborative, personalized approach allows students to create their best application possible. In addition to support from our program, we encourage students to continue utilizing all the resources available at their home institutions.
To learn more about our program and to apply, please visit our website and check out our program overview video, near the top of the homepage. We invite freshman and sophomore students with a 3.5 GPA or higher who are first-generation college students and/or Pell-eligible with a lack of access to advising, test prep and resources to apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and space is limited, so please apply ASAP for the best chance of admission. We will continue accepting applications until our class is full, or no later than April 30, 2022, whichever occurs first. Our program begins on June 15, 2022 and support continues throughout the pre-med planning, application, and decision-making process.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to Christine Crispen at ccrispen@usc.edu with any questions or feedback.
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