Baylor²Baylor Medical Program
Overview
Baylor2Baylor Medical Program will be held in-person on January 26 and February 9, 2024.
The Baylor2Baylor Medical Track Program is a combined 8-year baccalaureate/MD program for selected high-achieving undergraduate students. Baylor University and Baylor College of Medicine grant six outstanding high school students provisional acceptance to Baylor College of Medicine upon matriculation to Baylor University.
Scholarship Value
Two of the six students selected will receive a scholarship valued at $40,000 ($10,000 distributed during their 4-year undergraduate career). The other four will receive a scholarship valued at $12,000 ($3,000 distributed during their 4-year undergraduate career). Upon entering Baylor College of Medicine, two of the students will be eligible to earn another scholarship valued again at $40,000 ($10,000 distributed during their 4-year professional school career).
Requirements for Consideration
- The Baylor2Baylor Medical Track Program is designed for high-achieving high school seniors who rank in the top 5% of their high school graduating class or possess a minimum 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Typically have a 1430 or above on the SAT or a 32 or above on the ACT. Test scores are required.
- Are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Submit a 2024 completed Baylor Application for Admission by November 1.
- Complete Scholarship Program Application by 11:59 p.m. CST on November 15, indicating an interest in Baylor2Baylor Medical Track Program.
- Note: The Baylor2Baylor Medical Track Program application process involves answering a provided essay prompt in 500 words or less.
- Following the initial Baylor2Baylor Medical Track program and the essay submission, a small group of students will be selected to interview with the Baylor College of Medicine.
- Please keep in mind, priority to participate in this program will be given to students that intend to work with underserved communities.
Requirements During Undergraduate Program
While at Baylor, students selected for the Baylor2Baylor Medical Track Program must maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. They are also required to participate in all traditional pre-med coursework at Baylor. Additionally, these selected students will be required to take the MCAT and score in the range of 501-507 with no section less than 125 in order to matriculate to Baylor College of Medicine upon graduation from Baylor University.
Steps to Apply
- Submit a completed Baylor Application by November 1. Though a completed admission file is not due until November 1, we encourage you to submit your materials early to enhance your Scholarship Program application.
- After you've submitted your application to Baylor, you'll gain access to your personal goBAYLOR portal as well as to the 2023-2024 Scholarship Program application.
- If you apply with Common App or ApplyTexas, be aware that you will get a separate email 24-48 hours after you submit your application to create your goBAYLOR account.
- The 2024 Scholarship Program Application will be in your goBAYLOR portal under the "Connect & Visit" tab.
- After you've submitted your application to Baylor, you'll gain access to your personal goBAYLOR portal as well as to the 2023-2024 Scholarship Program application.
- Complete Scholarship Program Application by 11:59 p.m. CST on November 15, indicating an interest in Baylor2Baylor Medical Track Program.
- Note: The Baylor2Baylor Medical Track Program application process will involve answering the following essay prompt in 500 words or less:
- Why do you want to pursue your career in medicine at Baylor University and Baylor College of Medicine?
- Note: The Baylor2Baylor Medical Track Program application process will involve answering the following essay prompt in 500 words or less:
- Keep in mind: You can make changes to your application up until you click Submit. After submission, changes cannot be made.
If Accepted into the Baylor2Baylor Medical Track Program
- If accepted into the program, you must register for the Baylor2Baylor Medical Track Program as a formal notification that you intend to fully participate.
- Check your goBAYLOR account for a checklist of program requirements to complete.
- Submit an essay after the Faculty session. (Essay prompt will be provided.) See essay due dates below:
- For the January 26 program, essays are due by 11:59 p.m. CST on January 29, 2024.
- For the February 9 program, essays are due by 11:59 p.m. CST on February 12, 2024.
- Next round notifications will be sent no later than March 1, 2024.
Important Dates
Action Items |
Date |
Scholarship Program Application Opens |
September 1, 2023 |
Submission Deadline for Completed Baylor Admissions Application |
November 1, 2023 |
Scholarship Program Application Deadline |
November 15, 2023 (11:59 p.m. CST) |
Participation Notification for Scholarship Program Applicants |
December 15, 2023 |
Deadline to Respond to Invitation & Confirm Participation |
December 22, 2023 |
Baylor2Baylor Medical Program | January 26, 2024 |
January 26 Program Essay Prompt Deadline |
January 29, 2024 (11:59 p.m. CST) |
Baylor2Baylor Medical Program | February 9, 2024 |
February 9 Program Essay Prompt Deadline | February 12, 2024 (11:59 p.m. CST) |
Next Round Notification Date |
March 1, 2024 |