Case Western PPSP
Direct Med
2–7%
National Avg.
95%+
ConnectPrep
BS/MD Combined Degree Advising
Your Child
Will Become
a Doctor.
We'll Make
Sure of It.
Elite, 1:1 strategy for the most competitive undergraduate-medical combined programs in the country — Case Western PPSP, Brown PLME, BU, WashU, Sophie Davis, and more.
2–7%
Avg. Acceptance Rate
1:1
Every Session
1580
Avg. Client SAT Score
9th
Grade Start Ideal
★★★★★
"They helped me raise my SAT to a 1580 and gain acceptance to med programs at Washington University in St. Louis, BU, UW Madison, Case Western PPSP, and UIC Honors. The team at ConnectPrep is at another level."
Student, BS/MD Applicant
Accepted: Case Western PPSP, WashU, BU, UW Madison
Full-Cycle Advising
From 9th grade through acceptance letter
BS/MD programs accept only 2–7% of applicants — among the most competitive in higher education
Students need SAT 1500+, GPA 4.0+, and exceptional extracurriculars
ConnectPrep students have been accepted to top programs nationwide
Student Placements
Our Students Enter the Most Competitive Programs
ConnectPrep BS/MD students have earned spots at elite combined degree programs across the country.
Brown PLME
Direct Med
WashU in St. Louis
Direct Med
BU 7-Year Med
Direct Med
Sophie Davis
Direct Med
Rice / Baylor Med
Direct Med
Also including
UW Madison
UIC Honors
Drexel BS/MD
RPI/Albany Medical
Lehigh/LKSOM
Rutgers BSMD
Penn State/Jefferson
+ many more
8 Yrs
BS + MD
combined
combined
The Opportunity
What Is a BS/MD
Combined Program?
BS/MD programs offer high school students a guaranteed path to medical school — eliminating the uncertainty of traditional pre-med. But the competition is fierce and the application is unlike anything else in higher education.
Guaranteed Medical School Admission
Students are admitted to both undergraduate and medical school simultaneously — eliminating the need to reapply to medical school after college.
Accelerated Timeline — 6 to 8 Years
Most programs run 6–8 years versus the traditional 8+ year path, saving significant time, tuition, and uncertainty.
Extreme Selectivity — 2 to 7% Acceptance
Top programs receive thousands of applications for fewer than 30 spots. The application requires a near-perfect academic profile and a deeply compelling personal story.
Early Planning Is Everything
Successful applicants begin strategy in 9th grade — building clinical exposure, leadership, research, and test scores over 3–4 years, not months.
All Paths to a Medical Career
BS/MD Is One Path.
Here Are All of Them.
A guaranteed seat in medicine doesn't have to mean a traditional MD program. ConnectPrep advises students across every direct-entry pathway — so families choose the track that truly fits.
Osteopathic Medicine
BS/DO Programs
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine programs offer the same prescriptive rights and career scope as MD programs, with an added emphasis on whole-body, patient-centered care. BS/DO combined tracks are often less competitive than BS/MD — making them a strategic option for strong students seeking a guaranteed path.
Key Difference
DO curriculum includes Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) alongside standard medical training
Acceptance Rate
Slightly higher than MD programs — typically 5–12% for direct-entry tracks
Notable Programs
NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), PCOM
Timeline
Typically 7–8 years combined (BS + DO)
ConnectPrep StrategyMany students apply to both BS/MD and BS/DO programs simultaneously. We build applications that are competitive across both and help families understand the real-world differences in career outcomes.
Conditional Acceptance
Early Assurance Programs (EAP)
Early Assurance Programs offer undergraduate students a conditional guarantee of medical school admission — typically secured in sophomore or junior year of college — provided GPA and MCAT thresholds are maintained. EAPs are an important backstop strategy for students who begin college before applying to BS/MD programs.
How It Works
Students apply during college (usually sophomore year) and receive conditional acceptance to a partnered med school
Key Conditions
Typically require maintaining a 3.5–3.7 GPA and a minimum MCAT score (often 508+)
Notable Programs
Penn State/Jefferson EAP, University of Rochester EAP, Tufts EAP, SUNY Downstate EAP
Advantage
Reduces pre-med pressure and MCAT stakes significantly — a strong safety net for high-performing undergrads
ConnectPrep StrategyWe advise students to pursue EAPs in parallel with or as a follow-up to BS/MD applications. For students already in college, EAPs are often the best available path to a guaranteed medical school seat.
Dental Medicine
BS/DDS & BS/DMD Programs
Combined dental programs follow the same accelerated direct-entry model as BS/MD — offering high school students a guaranteed path to dental school without reapplying after college. These programs are highly selective and equally demanding, yet represent a distinct and rewarding career in healthcare.
Degrees Awarded
DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) — functionally equivalent degrees
Timeline
Typically 7–8 years combined (3–4 years undergrad + 4 years dental school)
Notable Programs
University of the Pacific BS/DDS, Boston University DSMBS, Case Western BS/Dental, Stony Brook BS/DDS
Requirements
Strong SAT/ACT, 4.0 GPA, DAT prep awareness, and dental shadowing hours are all expected
ConnectPrep StrategyStudents interested in dentistry benefit from the same rigorous profile-building as BS/MD applicants. We tailor strategy for dental tracks — including dental shadowing guidance and DAT planning — from as early as 9th grade.
Quick Comparison
Program Type
Degree
Timeline
Acceptance Rate
Apply From
BS/MD
MD (Allopathic)
6–8 years
2–7%
High School
BS/DO
DO (Osteopathic)
7–8 years
5–12%
High School
EAP
MD or DO
Standard (4+4)
Varies — more accessible
College Sophomore
BS/DDS or DMD
DDS / DMD (Dental)
7–8 years
5–15%
High School
Assessments & Requirements
Beyond the SAT: Every Test
BS/MD Programs Require
Top programs evaluate applicants across multiple dimensions. Understanding every required assessment — and preparing strategically for each — is critical to a competitive application.
Key Differentiator
CASPer Test
The Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics is a situational judgment test that evaluates professionalism, ethics, and empathy — qualities medical schools care deeply about but transcripts can't capture.
- Format: 14–18 video/text scenarios, typed responses under time pressure
- Duration: ~90–110 minutes
- Required by: Many BS/MD programs including Rutgers, Drexel, and others
- What it tests: Communication, equity, ethics, collaboration under pressure
ConnectPrep Tip CASPer cannot be studied like a traditional test — it requires targeted scenario practice and developing a consistent ethical reasoning framework. We prep students with mock scenarios and structured feedback.
SAT / ACT
The baseline academic filter. Most BS/MD programs set a hard floor — applicants below it are screened out regardless of other qualifications.
- SAT target: 1500–1580+
- ACT target: 34–36
- Best timing: Junior year, with sophomore prep
SAT Subject Tests
Some programs still recommend or require subject tests in Biology, Chemistry, or Math to demonstrate depth of scientific aptitude.
- Relevant subjects: Biology E/M, Chemistry, Math Level 2
- Target score: 750–800
- Best timing: Immediately after completing the relevant course
Program Interviews
Most competitive programs include a formal interview — ranging from traditional panels to MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) formats used by medical schools.
- MMI format: 8–10 timed stations, each with a new scenario
- Traditional: Panel or one-on-one with faculty/admissions
- Topics: Healthcare ethics, current events in medicine, personal motivation
AP Exams
Strong AP scores — especially in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Calculus — signal academic rigor and readiness for the demands of a combined program.
- Target score: 4–5 on science and math AP exams
- Most valued: AP Bio, AP Chem, AP Physics, AP Calc BC
- Course load: 6–8 APs by graduation is typical for accepted students
Year-by-Year Roadmap
The BS/MD Timeline:
What to Do & When
Success in BS/MD admissions is built over years, not months. Here is exactly what the strongest applicants accomplish at each stage.
9thGrade
Build the Foundation
This is when the path to medicine begins. Every academic and extracurricular decision from here forward shapes the application.
Achieve straight A's — GPA recovery is difficult
Begin SAT/ACT prep baseline assessment
Start first clinical volunteer experience
Join or launch a health-related club
Identify a mentoring physician if possible
10thGrade
Deepen Clinical Exposure & Test Prep
Admissions committees want to see genuine, sustained engagement with medicine — not a rushed checklist assembled in senior year.
Increase clinical hours — hospital, clinic, or shadowing
Begin formal SAT/ACT prep program
Take first AP science course (Biology or Chemistry)
Develop a consistent leadership role
Research summer programs in medicine or STEM
11thGrade
Test Scores, Research & Program Research
Junior year is the most consequential. SAT/ACT scores should be locked in, and the applicant's story should be taking clear shape.
Achieve target SAT/ACT score (1500–1580 / 34–36)
Begin or complete a research project
Attend BS/MD program information sessions
Finalize program list with advisor
Begin CASPer preparation
Request teacher recommendations early
SummerBefore 12th
Application Season Begins
The most intensive period. Personal statements and supplemental essays must be drafted, refined, and finalized before school starts.
Draft and finalize personal statement
Write program-specific supplemental essays
Complete CASPer test (if required by target programs)
Confirm all recommendation letters
Final mock interview preparation begins
12thGrade
Submit Applications & Interview
Applications go live in August–September. Interview invitations typically arrive October–February. Every interaction with a program matters.
Submit all applications by early deadlines (Oct–Nov)
Complete program interviews — MMI and traditional formats
Monitor and respond to waitlist communications
Compare financial aid and program fit
✓Accepted
Acceptance & Enrollment
Offers arrive December–April. With ConnectPrep's guidance, students evaluate programs, negotiate where possible, and enroll with complete clarity on what comes next.
Evaluate and compare all offers
Navigate any waitlist decisions
Confirm enrollment and prepare for orientation
Five Core Services
Everything Your Child Needs
to Get Accepted
Every service is 1:1, fully personalized, and calibrated for BS/MD-level competition — not generic college advising.
Application Strategy
A comprehensive, multi-year roadmap built around your child's academic profile, goals, and ideal programs.
- Program selection & school fit analysis
- Timeline & milestone planning
- Activity & extracurricular positioning
- Clinical exposure & research strategy
Essay & Personal Statement
The most powerful differentiator in a BS/MD application — we craft essays that reveal character, conviction, and readiness for medicine.
- Why medicine narrative development
- Multiple revision rounds per essay
- Program-specific supplemental essays
- Authentic voice preservation
Interview Coaching
BS/MD interviews are unlike standard college interviews — we simulate the exact format each program uses and build unshakeable confidence.
- Multiple mock interview sessions
- Medical ethics scenario prep
- Program-specific interview intel
- Feedback & response refinement
SAT / ACT Test Prep
BS/MD programs expect near-perfect test scores. We target 1500–1600 SAT and 34–36 ACT with a precision preparation program.
- Personalized score gap analysis
- Section-by-section strategy
- Full practice test series
- 500-pt score increases achieved
Holistic Profile Building
Admissions committees look far beyond grades. We develop the full candidate — leadership, clinical experience, research, and community impact.
- Clinical & shadowing experience guidance
- Research & publication strategy
- Leadership & nonprofit development
- Community service positioning
Our Process
From 9th Grade
to Acceptance Letter
A structured, multi-year process with expert coaching at every milestone — from initial diagnostic to final offer.
Step 1
Diagnostic & Roadmap
We assess your child's academic profile, interests, and timeline — then build a precise multi-year plan targeting best-fit programs.
Outcome: A clear strategic roadmap from 9th grade through application.
Step 2
Academic & Test Preparation
We build toward a 4.0 GPA strategy and target 1500–1580 SAT or 34–36 ACT through structured, personalized preparation.
Outcome: Academic credentials that clear every program's threshold.
Step 3
Extracurricular & Profile Strategy
Clinical shadowing, research, leadership, and community service — we guide the activities that make admissions committees take notice.
Outcome: A distinctive profile that stands apart in the applicant pool.
Step 4
Application & Essay Execution
From personal statement to supplementals — every essay is crafted to communicate authenticity, conviction, and readiness for medicine.
Outcome: A complete application that represents the student at their very best.
Step 5
Interview Preparation
Multiple mock sessions simulating the exact format of each target program — behavioral, ethical, and medical scenario questions.
Outcome: A student who walks into every interview calm, prepared, and compelling.
Step 6
Decision & Enrollment Support
We help families evaluate offers, navigate waitlists, and plan the first year — ensuring the transition into the program is strong.
Outcome: The right program chosen with confidence and a clear plan forward.
Student Success Stories
Real Students. Real Acceptances.
★★★★★
"They helped me raise my SAT to a 1580 and gain acceptance to med programs at Washington University in St. Louis, BU, UW Madison, Case Western PPSP, and UIC Honors. I looked at other college advising companies, but the team at ConnectPrep is at another level."
Case Western PPSP
WashU
BU
UW Madison
Student
BS/MD Applicant — 5 Acceptances
★★★★★
"My son was also invited to interview at the Sophie Davis direct med program. Covid made applying to schools very difficult. I'm very grateful to Jeremy — he knew exactly what was happening and guided us through it. My son was accepted into his top choice schools and also received many merit scholarships."
Sophie Davis Direct Med
Top Choice Schools
Parent
Parent of BS/MD Student
★★★★★
"As a parent, witnessing my daughter Sophia's journey through the ConnectPrep BS/MD advising program has been nothing short of remarkable. If I could use a song for my experience, it would be Tina Turner's 'Simply the Best.' Jeremy and his team taught my daughter unique techniques that truly enhanced her application and brought out her personality."
Direct Med + Pre-Med Programs
Sophia's Parent
BS/MD & Pre-Med Applicant
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Early planning is critical. Most successful BS/MD applicants begin strategy in 9th or 10th grade. The earlier you start, the more options you have.
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Common Questions
Everything You Need to Know
About BS/MD Programs
BS/MD programs guarantee medical school admission from high school, making them extraordinarily sought after. Top programs like Case Western PPSP and Brown PLME accept fewer than 3% of applicants. The typical accepted student has a near-perfect GPA, SAT scores above 1500, significant clinical experience, and a compelling personal narrative.
Ideally, students begin in 9th or 10th grade. This allows time to build a strong academic record, accumulate clinical and research experiences, develop leadership, and target SAT/ACT scores. Students starting in 11th grade can still succeed, but the process becomes more compressed and the strategy must be more precise.
Most top programs expect a weighted GPA of 4.0 or above and SAT scores between 1500–1580 (or ACT 34–36). However, test scores alone are never sufficient — the strongest applications combine elite academics with genuine medical experience and a deeply personal story that explains why medicine.
ConnectPrep students have been accepted to Case Western Reserve PPSP, Brown PLME, Washington University in St. Louis, Boston University 7-Year Medical Program, Sophie Davis CUNY, UW Madison, UIC Honors, and many other competitive programs across the country.
The personal statement is the most powerful differentiator in a BS/MD application — it's where a student's authenticity and conviction for medicine come through. We guide students through deep brainstorming, narrative development, and multiple rounds of editing to craft essays that are genuinely compelling, not generic.
Start with a free 30-minute BS/MD Strategy Call. We'll assess your child's current profile, identify the programs best suited to them, and give you a clear roadmap — no commitment required. Book via the form on this page or call (914) 288-5718.
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