SBU-GW Early Assurance Program in Medicine

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St. Bonaventure-George Washington University
School of Medicine
Early Assurance Program

 
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St. Bonaventure University maintains an Early Assurance Program (EAP) with The George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. This is also called Early Selection on the GW website.


This is an opportunity for SBU sophomores to gain early acceptance to medical school.


Accepted students do not have to take the MCAT. In order to apply, students must meet certain GPA and prerequisite course requirements. Transfer students are not eligible.


Application Requirements

  • A minimum 3.6 grade point average overall.
  • A minimum 3.6 grade point average in science and math courses.
  • Completion of required science course sequences:
    • Biology with lab (8 credits) OR Physics with lab (8 credits)
    • General chemistry with lab (8 credits) OR Organic chemistry with lab (8 credits)
     
  • Sophomore status at SBU. Transfer students are not eligible.
  • Three letters of recommendation from faculty and staff at SBU.
  • Minimum SAT 1800 (critical reading + math + writing) or ACT 27.
  • A personal statement detailing your interest and experiences in the medical/health field, and also your specific interest in GW.
  • A written plan for the last 2 years of undergraduate work.
  • An official transcript from SBU.
  • An official high school transcript.
  • An official SAT/ACT report unless scores are on your high school transcript.


Interested students should contact the Franciscan Health Care Professions director at SBU no later than January of their sophomore year. The application deadline is in late March.


Accepted students are required to complete their remaining two years of college, maintain a 3.6 science/math and overall GPA, continue relevant volunteer and clinical experiences and do not take the MCAT exam.

   

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 Contact

Allen Knowles, M.D.  E-mail aknowles@sbu.edu
Director, Franciscan Health Care Professions
Biology Dept., De La Roche Hall Rm. 219
St. Bonaventure, New York   14778
(716) 375-2656