Tag: Premed
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Applying to Medical School: A Student’s Timeline
By: Jillian Golaszewski, M.A. Applying to medical school can be a daunting experience, but, as you have learned already, challenges are best tackled one at a time. As you plan out your spring semester and early summer, remember to pace yourself, allow time for expert feedback, and remember that the early bird catches the worm!…
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Start at a Four-Year or Transfer?
By: Doug Peacock M.A. I recently spoke to a group of high school seniors. A common theme was the uncertainty of where to start college. Many were still “on the fence” of going directly to a four-year school or starting at community college. Should they go directly to a four-year or stay at home, save…
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Navigating the Pre-Health Journey in the College of Engineering: Considerations and Challenges
By: Rachel Patterson, LPC, NCC and Johnica Winter Ph.D. When you think about the kinds of undergraduate training that healthcare professionals have, engineering probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. The more traditional pathways of earning degrees in biology or chemistry or health sciences permeate the applications of pre-health students, but having a…
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Does Your School List “Fit”?
By: Jillian Golaszewski, M.A. and Susan Salko “Where should I apply?” is truly one of the hardest questions that students pose to advisors. It is simply impossible for any advisor to maintain a complete knowledge base of every school’s curriculum, culture, and unique opportunities, not to mention the prerequisites and average academic statistics. And as…
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Five Reasons Why I Love Committee Letters
Don’t get me wrong, when I’m writing letter #45 out of 60, my love wanes slightly, but I still believe that committee letters are a worthwhile use of my time. Here are a few of the reasons why.
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