What are my chances at getting into the GWU BSMD program?

BSMD programs like George Washington University's are among the most competitive college admissions tracks out there. For GWU, thousands of qualified students apply for only about 10-15 spots per year, so even highly accomplished students find this program to be a real reach.

Looking at your stats, you are in a strong position academically. A 3.92 unweighted GPA with rigorous coursework (especially AP Bio and AP Chem) shows real strength in science. Your 1530 SAT is very competitive—not just for general undergrad admissions, but also for BSMD programs, where median SAT scores tend to hover around 1500+. Your science fair presentations, hospital volunteering, physician shadowing, and research lab experience are all activities programs look for in applicants.

Where you could try to strengthen your profile further is depth and leadership. For example, try to take on a project or role with more initiative: maybe lead a Science Olympiad team event, organize a hospital volunteer project, or see if your lab work can culminate in a new project, even if it doesn’t get published. GWU values applicants who don’t just participate, but who demonstrate drive, curiosity, and initiative—so anything you can do to go above and beyond, especially in ways that impact others, will help you stand out.

You might also consider expanding your clinical and community impact. If there’s a way to get more hands-on patient exposure, or channel your experiences to help others (for example, creating a peer science mentorship group), this adds dimension to your application. For example, you could start a virtual health info seminar series for your community, which shows both initiative and compassion.

When you write your essays, focus on vivid, personal stories that demonstrate why you’re passionate about medicine, what you’ve learned through your experiences, and how you envision contributing to GW's community. Unique and specific anecdotes—moments that challenged or inspired you—are particularly memorable.

In summary: Your numbers and activities are competitive, but like all BSMD programs, nobody is ever a lock. Use your senior year to deepen your impact, take initiative, and reflect on what makes your story unique. And definitely apply knowing it's a reach for everyone, but also have regular undergraduate/BS/MD pathway schools on your list for balance. Good luck!