WISE Requirements

Prospective Applicants

Making the WISE Choice

WISE is not for everyone. Admission is competitive. Candidates must be women graduating from high school and going directly to college. They must have a demonstrated aptitude or interest in science, math, or engineering, as evidenced by:

• four years of math or science courses in high school,
• excellent grades (minimum grade of 91),
• research or other relevant experience,
• minimum score of 1240 on SAT with a minimum score of 600 on the quantitative SAT or on an SAT science or math achievement test, MSAT or an ACT score of at least 27
• extracurricular activities such as participation in a math or science club.

Scholars for Medicine Program

This initiative is only for incoming freshmen

The Scholars for Medicine Program is an integrated eight year B.A./M.D. course of study offered to exceptional high school students. While completing undergraduate studies, students participate in medical school classes and activities. Admission to the medical school is contingent upon achieving a minimum G.P.A. of 3.4, and above average MCAT scores.

To be considered for the Scholars for Medicine program, you need

• Combined SAT score of 1350 or higher
• Essay specifically for the Scholars for Medicine option. (See online supplemental application instructions.)
• Documentation of permanent residency
  
  Students who have been accepted into the WISE Scholars for Medicine Initiative are guaranteed a seat in the School of Medicine at Stony Brook University upon graduation provided they fulfill the following requirements:

• Complete the WISE Program
• Complete all requirement pre-medical courses
• Maintain a minimum 3.4 GPA
• Successfully complete and attain a cumulative MCAT score comparable to the national average of medical school matriculates
  

To apply click here.

During College

Program Requirements For WISE Students
WISE students complete the following academic requirements (which may simultaneously be used to fulfill general education or major requirements:

Year One

• Becoming a Scientist (WISE section of SSO 101): This one-credit class provides a broad introduction to Stony Brook. The WISE section of this course emphasizes research and other special opportunities in the sciences, mathematics and engineering. (Fall semester)
• Introduction to Research (WSE 187): This exciting course gives WISE students hands-on research experiences. Working in small groups with other WISE women, each student will do research in four diverse areas of science and engineering. (Spring semester)
• Two semesters of math and two semesters of science.
• Mentoring sessions (a maximum of 6 hours per week).
• Attendence at all evening meetings unless there is a direct class conflict.

Year Two

• The Social Dimensions of Science (WSE 242): This course examines the way social, cultural, political, and economic factors including gender shape the way science is carried out.
• Either Mathematics Problems and Games (MAT 160) or Connections in Science (PHY 311).
• Advanced math or a computer science course
• Seminars in Leadership and Mentoring, and in Professional Development
• Senior Honors Thesis/Design Project - satisfied through successful completion of a year-long independent research project culminating in the submission of a substantial research paper/project design. The senior honors thesis/design project requirement may be satisfied within the student's major.
• Three or more evening meetings per year. Evening programs are usually held monthly, and students are expected to play an increasing role in planning sessions and leading discussion groups.

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