Boston Area Direct Entry Programs

Published Sep 21, 2017

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Hi everyone!

I'm super intersted in direct entry programs, specifically in the Boston area (open to hearing about others too!). I love Boston College's program and I have also looked at MGH's. I'm not sure if I can apply this year yet due to bulking up my resume a little, GRE, and possibly retaking statistics (eek!) as that it my own not so stellar prerequisite (all others are A/ A-), and do some soul searching in terms of specialty area. My reason for posting is...

-What advice do people have for applying to these programs?

-What stats are considered 'good or competitive' obviously 4.0 and perfect GRE would be awesome but that is not in my case!

My undergrad degree is Nutritional Sciences and GPA is about a 3.4 and my prerequisite GPA is about a 3.6-3.7 (depending on classes included). Have not taken GRE so cannot speak for that but I am not the best test taker so I am definitely aiming for 50th percentile on both.

I'm aware that these programs not only care about grades and test scores but also life experience, work, etc. But they do seem quite competitive in their own ways so I'm nervous! Though I am very motivated and hoping to applying next year and just starting to think about what I can do to increase my chances.

Any advice would be amazing! I'd love to speak to current students BC or MGH / people who got accepted to learn more about the programs and what not and how your application overall was!

Thank you so much!