International students – Your BS/MD Admissions Game Plan

February 23, 2023February 24, 2023

Medicine is the Highest Paying Job

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the jobs with the highest pay in the United States are all in medicine. That’s right! Being medical doctor is the highest paying profession. In fact, you’ll see quite a few physician specialists among the top 20 highest-paying occupations identified by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the jobs (medical doctor) that receive median incomes equal to or greater than $208,000 per year on average. Additionally, these medical specialties have the highest job security!

Here is a list of the medical specialties in alphabetical order (with salary according to Salary.com) Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential.

Anesthesiologists: $309,679 – $522,121
Cardiologists (non-invasive): $266,793 – $586,410
Cardiologist (invasive): $322,820 – $725,139
Dermatologists: $270,675 – $488,466
Emergency medicine physicians: $244,572 – $434,088
Family medicine physicians: $170,192 – $282,507
General internal medicine physicians: $190,515 – $296,181
Gastroenterologist: $284,869 – $545,836
Neurologists: $208,499 – $365,919
Obstetricians/gynecologists: $288,792 – $425,282
Ophthalmologists, except pediatric: $219,000 – $402,000
Orthopedic Surgeon: $308,600 – $814,449
Pathologists: $211,842 – $404,496
Psychiatrists: $211,926 – $324,316
Radiologists: $322,875 – $576,457
Surgeons: $297,072 – $571,660
Urologists: $310,544 – $534,123

Most doctors work for 32-34 years. Therefore, assuming that he or she retires at the age of 65, the average length of a physician’s career, the lifetime salary (assuming that they will earn on average $300,000 per year) and they work for an average 32 years is $9,600,000.

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The fact that Dr. Lowe and his team helps his clients get on this career track while in high school through BS/MD admissions Advisors is one of the reasons why he has been in practice for 27 years.

For H-4 and international high school students (F-1) this means that they will be a U.S. medical doctors – an immigration benefit, in addition to the job security.

“As an admissions expert, I am always cognizant of the unforeseen circumstances and unfavorable consequences that may adversely affect my clients’ positive outcomes. Because of our vigilance and comprehensive strategies, my clients are ACCEPTED into BS/MD programs as well as Ivy League and competitive colleges and universities with superior pre-med programs.” – Dr. Paul Lowe

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Dr. Paul Reginald Lowe is the managing director of Pinnacle Educational Center Admissions Advisors Group network. He and his team of admissions advisors, through the admissions affiliate, BS/MD Admissions Advisors, help high school students get accepted to BS/MD programs. As a result of his continuous clients’ acceptances into BS/MD programs, his clients have considered him: BS/MD Admissions Guru.

Our BS/MD Admissions practice is specialized: Dr. Lowe and his team ONLY work with parents who understand that the BS/MD admissions process is highly competitive and thus desire help from an admissions expert. They appreciate the value and investment in paying for expert advice consisting of a detailed and ongoing comprehensive admissions advisory service for their child’s dream of becoming a doctor. He also specializes in helping international students in the BS/MD process. Parents who chose to use our services want to call their son or daughter – “Doctor” when they are seniors in high school.

October 11, 2022

BS/MD Admissions: Making Huge Mistakes On Why Doctor Essays

I find that even after shadowing doctors, a family member in a hospital, or the desire to be a medical doctor that students still can not successfully complete their why doctor essay.

When I review “Why Doctor Essays” of students who were rejected from BS/MD programs I find essays that are general, commonplace, disjointed. We also find even one word or a sentence the causes a rejection!

My team and I spend hours with our clients strategizing and brainstorming what should be the content of their BS/MD “Why Doctor” essays. Our clients rough drafts, therefore, correctly convey why doctor, then we assist our clients in editing and revising their essays; sometimes as much as 10 revisions. Once we are satisfied with the content, flow and cadence of the essay, we present it to our mock BS/MD admission committee which consist of former BS/MD admissions officers, Dr. Lowe and his team. This is another why our clients have greater chance to be accepted to BS/MD programs.

When parents call us to inquire about our specialized admissions advisory services and ask us what’s your price? They should consider: (1) How much it cost them for private school tuition, violin lessons, tennis lessons, karate lessons dance lessons academic tutoring and SAT/ACT prep and research opportunities and (2) Determine how they will feel if their child is rejected from all BS/MD programs including Ivy League school and highly selective colleges and universities.

What is the price of all that: (1) and (2)?

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May 20, 2022May 26, 2022

BS/MD Admissions Advisors – Our 2022 Acceptances

OUR RESULTS ARE HERE! We are proud to tell you about our Class of 2022 results! It was a tough year for many! And we expect next year to be even tougher.

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Fortunately for our clients, this year was an amazing year! 97% BS/MD Admissions clients, including international, students were accepted to BS/MD programs! It was a major celebration for parents! Please read some of parent and student Thank you notes/Testimonials.

Our parents of the below students are happy, overjoyed and excited that they can now call their sons and daughters “Doctors”!

Boston University – 3
Brown University PLME – 8
Drexel University – 2
Penn State/Jefferson Medical College – 2
NJIT/Albert Dorman Honors College – 4
RPI/Albany Medical College – 6
Rutgers – New Jersey Medical – 3
Siena College/Albany Medical College – 1
SUNY – Downstate -1
SUNY – Upstate – 2
Temple University – 3
TCNJ/New Jersey Medical – 3
Union College/Albany Medical College – 2
University of Connecticut – 2
University of Pittsburgh – 3
University of Rochester – 2
Virginia Commonwealth University – 5

By the way, this year, several of our clients were accepted to MULTIPLE BS/MD programs!!!!!

What’s our secret? Three reasons:

We do our homework! We spend unlimited time with our clients! We know programs and what they are looking for in applicants! We have long-standing professional relationships with and communicate with admissions officers at BS/MD programs!
As BS/MD admissions experts who are medical doctors and well-connected with alumni of doctors and medical educators, we know how our clients will be compared to other applicants in any given year!

Reason 3: Several clients this year referred to Dr. Paul Lowe as a BS/MD Admissions Guru! As a physician-scientist and admissions expert, Dr. Lowe develops winning strategies for his clients! Clients work directly with Paul R. Lowe, M.D. by participating in continuous weekly parent-student-Dr. Lowe SKYPE/ZOOM meetings. What’s the result of these strategic game plan meetings – BS/MD program acceptances!

Dr. Paul Reginald Lowe is the managing director of Pinnacle Educational Center Admissions Advisors Group network. He and his team of admissions advisors, through the admissions affiliate, BS/MD Admissions Advisors, help high school students get accepted to BS/MD programs.

Our BS/MD Admissions practice is specialized: Dr. Lowe and his team only work with parents who understand that the BS/MD admissions process is competitive, who desire help from an admissions expert and who see the value and investment in paying for expert advice through a detailed and ongoing comprehensive admissions advisory service for their child’s dream of becoming a doctor. He also specializes in helping international students in the BS/MD process. Parents who chose to use our services want to call their son or daughter – “Doctor” when they are seniors in high school.

April 5, 2022April 11, 2022

Congratulations to Our BS/MD Clients!

Congratulations to all our of BS/MD Admissions Advisors clients who were accepted to the following BS/MD programs! We are so proud of you and congratulate your parents for choosing BS/MD Admissions Advisors (stay tuned for updates):

Boston University Seven-Year Liberal Arts/Medical Education Program
Brown University Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME)
Case Western Reserve University Pre-Professional Scholars Program in Medicine
George Washington University – Seven-Year Dual BA/MD Program
New Jersey Institute of Technology – New Jersey Medical School
Pennsylvania State University Accelerated Premedical-Medical Program
RPI/Albany Medical College – Physician-Scientist Program
University of Connecticut Special Program in Medicine
University Rochester – Rochester Early Medical Scholars (REMS)
Virginia Commonwealth University – Guaranteed Admission Program

Several of our clients were accepted to multiple BS/MD programs!!!!

*“Dr. Lowe and his team does amazing work!”* (Dad of a client)

Thank_You_Dr_Paul_Lowe_Admissions_Advisor — “Dear Dr. Lowe, Thank you so much! You were definitely right about putting in the work now to set myself up for the future. I am so great working with you, and I am so glad I got to meet you. Thank you.” (Student)

“Dear Dr. Lowe, Hope you are doing well. Thank you for all your help and support, we couldn’t have done without you. Thank you again!” (Mom of a student. Mom is also a medical doctor)

“Hello Dr. Lowe, Thank you so much for all of your help throughout the college process, I am very grateful to have had your guidance in the college process as well as learn some life-long lessons” (Student)

Many parents call our firm and ask what’s your price? What’s your fee? As though it is a commodity to be negotiated. Dr. Lowe’ response: “My fee is not based on a family’s budget nor what or how they perceive my firm should be compensated, but by my talent, years of experience, expertise, educational background and PROVEN RESULTS!“

For parents of juniors/rising seniors, please read: High School Juniors: Time To Get Serious About BS/MD Plans II

My team and our global network of talent including elocutionists, actors, writers, musicians, ethnomusicologists, historians, psychologists, alumni, educators, risk managers, economists, professors, physicians, scientists, linguists, anthropologists, attorneys, essayists, technologists, admissions professionals, analysts, student-interns and librarians bring collaborative and diverse thought, insight, foresight, perspectives and most importantly KNOWLEDGE.

Dr. Lowe and his team embraces Empirical Analytics by using data, technology, client-case studies, campus-expert panels, their specialized knowledge, and over 23 years of experience to answer questions, navigate challenges, predict outcomes to help their clients make informed decisions that provide results-based admissions success.

March 31, 2022April 2, 2022

Congratulations to Our Clients’ – RPI/AMC Acceptances

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Congratulations to all our BS/MD Admissions Advisors clients who were accepted to RPI/Albany Medical College 7- year BS/MD program – Accelerated Physician-Scientist Program.

BS_MD_Admissions_Advisors_Applications_Programs_Dr_Paul_Lowe_Independent_Educational_Consultant — **Our students can now call be call “Doctor”.**

We would like to give a special congratulations to:

Our client who was accepted to RPI/Albany Med AND George Washington BS/MD Program AND New Jersey Institute of Technology – NJMS.
Our client who was accepted to RPI/Albany Med AND Boston University BS/MD Program.
Our client who was accepted to RPI/Albany Med and Carnegie Mellon, Tufts, Johns Hopkins.
Our client who was accepted to RPI/Albany Med and MIT, Barnard.

**For juniors/rising seniors – We are the BEST!**

For parents of juniors/rising seniors, please read: High School Juniors: Time To Get Serious About BS/MD Plans II

March 16, 2022

BS/MD Admissions 2022-2023 – It’s Even More Competitive

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Each year, after discussion with admissions officers, analyzing national and global trends and developing predictive analysis, my team and I try to see the trends on BS/MD Admissions.

This year is expected to be another highly competitive year as the share number of high school students interested in BS/MD programs is increasing, while the admissions rates to BS/MD programs are expected to fall.

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This year, there are several developments and trends that will cause an even greater competition for admissions to BS/MD programs for current juniors (class of 2023):

More students are deciding to pursue medicine.
Closing of BS/MD programs including: Northwestern HPME and Washington U. and U. Cincinnati. For this reason, the number of available beds/slots have decreased.
Within a particular demographic (South Asian/Indian community) more students are applying for coveted spots.
Programs are not just seeking top grades and SAT scores, but looking at character and intangibles.
Several BS/MD programs including ones at : Union College, UConn, Penn State, UPitts and have become test-optional which means that schools will be looking characteristics outside of typical grades.
Comments we have heard from admissions officer who review applications is that applicants are making mistakes on their Common Application: (1) Not answering the questions (2) Not understanding the supplements (3) Disconnected answers.

High school students applying to BS/MD programs typically has: high GPA, high standardized test scores, health-care-related extracurricular activities, volunteer community service, research, medical clinical experience, seemingly compelling essays, strong letters of recommendations, seemingly outstanding resumes. However, they all sound the same, and unremarkable to admissions officers

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Our clients stand out because in addition to the have characteristics they have a WOW factor and pizzazz that makes them stand out as compared to other applicants! This is what makes them achieve their dream!

December 20, 2021January 23, 2022

BS/MD Admissions – The Final Round: The Interview

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Once a BS/MD applicant is accepted to the undergraduate and the preselection phase (in some cases through being invited to the medical school essay – (RPI/Albany Med) they have now entered what we call the finals of BS/MD admissions – the interview process. Interviews are now virtual and it’s a totally a new game. Interviews are designed to assess communication skills, specifically verbal and non-verbal skills that cannot be measured by standardized exams, resumes, transcripts or letter of recommendations.

Being invited to an interview means that you are a great applicant (on paper), but you now have to convince the admissions committee that they should choose you! Competencies like oral communication, social nd non-verbal skills, body language and teamwork cannot be measured by standardized tests, transcripts and 2-page resumes.

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“Students unconsciously telegraph their expressions and feelings in an interview. Within non-verbal communication, our body movements show our true thoughts and feelings. Admissions officers/interviewers can read you more skillfully than you believe you can read them. One incorrect word, one incorrect phrase, one misinterpreted expression, and it’s over – you are rejected.” – Dr. Lowe

Since each student is unique there is no boilerplate way to prepare for the interview. You can review questions on the web, read books and even talk with friends, but unfortunately in this final round these all will be unhelpful. From our knowledge network, we know what schools are primarily seeking in future doctors. Why do we say future doctors? Because that’s what this interview is all about.

I have discovered that even top students do not realize that etiquette, manners and body language matter in the finals. It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it, the etiquette and manners involved, and your personal delivery. Sometimes what you say and how you say it may be misinterpreted. We help our clients with the proper etiquette, manners and body language to surmount the final rung of the BS/MD process. Dr. Lowe and his team provide BS/MD Admissions Interview Preparation Sessions to help you stand out and become a finalist!

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Dr. Paul Reginald Lowe is the managing director of Pinnacle Educational Center Admissions Advisors Group network. He and his team of admissions advisors, through the admissions affiliate, BS/MD Admissions Advisors, help high school students get accepted to BS/MD programs. Many of Dr. Lowe’s BS/MD Admissions clients are international students who want to attend medical school from high school and then enter U.S. medical residency sub-specialties.

December 17, 2021

Congratulations to Clients Accepted to Brown PLME

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Brown PLME early decision results are in. We are congratulate our clients who were admitted! Welcome to the class of 2026! Welcome new Brunonians and future doctors!

Dr. Paul Reginald Lowe is the managing director of Pinnacle Educational Center Admissions Advisors Group network. He and his team of admissions advisors, through the admissions affiliate, BS/MD Admissions Advisors, help high school students get accepted to BS/MD programs. Many of Dr. Lowe’s BS/MD Admissions clients are international students who want to attend medical school from high school and then enter U.S. medical residency sub-specialties.

December 11, 2021December 11, 2021

Are You Brown PLME-Ready?

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I am writing this blog because many parents contact us about Brown PLME. Many parents are aware that Brown PLME is one of the top direct BS/MD programs if not THE top BS/MD program. We find that many students, after visiting several direct BS/MD programs, remark that “Brown PLME is where they want to be”. As Brown graduates, and admissions advisors who have clients who are currently at Brown and have graduated Brown and are now in their medical residencies or practicing medicine, we KNOW Brown is a special place!

So here’s the question: ARE YOU BROWN PLME-READY?

For juniors, who will be applying next year, firstly, I recommend that you read: High School Juniors: Time To Get Serious About BS/MD Plans II. Secondly, you need to consider how to develop your WOW FACTOR. Thirdly, increasing your chances of admissions to a program requires expert advice, a professional who specializes in admissions to top BS/MD programs: Dr. Paul Lowe: Achieving High Acceptance Rates in BS/MD Admissions.

So the real question here is: DO YOU WANT TO BE BROWN PLME-READY?

It’s that simple!

Dr. Paul Reginald Lowe is the managing director of Pinnacle Educational Center Admissions Advisors Group network. He and his team of admissions advisors, through the admissions affiliate, BS/MD Admissions Advisors, help high school students get accepted to BS/MD programs. Many of Dr. Lowe’s BS/MD Admissions clients are international students who want to attend medical school from high school and then enter U.S. medical residency sub-specialties.

November 18, 2021November 19, 2021

What Happens After You Press SUBMIT on Your Application?

It’s the height of the college admissions season and students are submitting their applications for the Class of 2025! Many students are curious to know what happens after they press the “SUBMIT” button. They ask: What happens to my application?

From my discussion with admissions professionals at various schools, the admissions committees now begin the daunting task carefully reviewing and evaluating each application, including the essays, supplemental materials, transcripts and supportive letters of recommendations. For BS/MD applicants, the “Why Doctor” essay is also carefully considered. For some schools, like RPI, there will be an additional application after you submit your main application.

As a committee, they evaluate an applicant’s academic achievement, quality and potential; their characteristics and attributes. The admissions committees take into consideration an applicant’s personal background, extracurricular activity involvement, motivation, values, civic and cultural awareness, diversity perspective/tolerance, sense of self and community, attitude, creativity, enthusiasm for learning, maturity, responsibility, concern for others and risk taking. With regard to BS/MD applicants, their commitment, effort, passion and determination to be a doctor is carefully evaluated. It’s one thing to say you want to be a doctor, it’s another thing to show why YOU truly desire to be a doctor.

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After the evaluation process, using a holistic approach and team review assessments, they make decisions on who will be accepted, deferred (early), waitlisted (regular) or denied admission.

To many students seeking to attend prestigious universities, differentiating themselves is not an easy task. They read the same books, visit the same websites and group think in the same communities. We have observed that students (even with the help from parents) have little experience in personifying themselves and developing their WOW Factors (WF).

In the highly competitive admissions process, it’s a fact that applicants who stand out are accepted. The cultural, intellectual, racial, ethnic and professional DIVERSITY by our design, within our team, helps us to identify what makes our clients stand out and get accepted! Admissions committees are DIVERSE groups that seek to admit a DIVERSE incoming class of applicants. Being diverse, and understanding DIVERSITY and how it plays out in admissions selection gives our clients a DIVERSITY COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE! No other educational/admissions consulting firm can provide this type of advantage!