College Students

GENERAL PRE-MED PREP

(To also include NINTH GRADE & BEFORE)

1. Read, read, read
   • Fiction
   • Non-fiction
2. Standardized Tests
• Take as often as possible
  1. Call the listed phone number for schedules and registration information
  2. Check with your counselor for current examples of high scores (i.e. those which universities require, vs. those which qualify you scholarships and other special programs)
• High scores
1. May be required for the Medical Schools' Early Admissions programs
2. Will qualify you for:
   National Merit Scholarship
   National Achievement Scholarship
   Scholarship opportunities at certain colleges & universities
• PLAN (a tenth-grade assessment program from the American College Testing Program)
  • Ask your counselor for a copy of the "PLAN Student/Parent Planning Guide"
  • Estimates how students will score on the ACT
  • Measures basic academic development
  • Assists students in preparing for the ACT and other national college entrance tests given to high school juniors and seniors
  • Used as an initial screening test for the Missouri Scholar's Academy
  • Helps identify career interests
• PSAT {Pre-SAT} Phone #: 609-771-7070


• SAT {Scholastic Aptitude Test}
  Address:
  College Board SAT Program
  P.O. Box 6200
  Princeton, NJ 08541-6200
  Phone: 609-771-7243
  
  
• ACT {The American College Testing Program}
  Address:
  P.O. Box 168
  Iowa City, Iowa 52243
  Phone: 319-337-1270
  
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4. Learn as much Computer Skills as possible
• Basic word processing
• Telecommunications
• Electronic mail (e-mail)
• World Wide Web (WWW)
• Finding Information at Remote Sites (i.e. library resources)

5. Volunteer
   • One of the most important activities
   • Where?: hospitals, nursing care centers, clinics, etc.
   • Why?: Gives insight into the profession & demonstrates a sincere interest in the field
6. Seek out mentors (local doctor, etc.)
7. Writing and critical thinking: Plan a challenging, college-prep curriculum in high school
8. Begin communications with AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) to obtain information regarding
• Medical school requirements
• Enrichment programs
• Research
• Mentors
9. Participate in special enrichment programs
• Offered after school, Saturdays, summer
• Where to get the information?:
  1. Local school board office
  2. Medical school offices
  3. Local hospitals & other health-care agencies
  4. AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges)
     ---Directories can be obtained from the Washington D.C. office---
10. Talk to admissions officers at Medical Schools
11. Investigate back-up career options
• An undergraduate major which will result in gainful employment, if not accepted into medical school
• or, if interested in creative ways to finance your medical education
12. Investigate alternative pathways to Medical School
• Early acceptance
• Articulation agreements
• Special tracts which guarantee acceptance

MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES

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