SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
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Even at this early stage in your career, it is
beneficial to gain exposure to the activities
associated with a medical environment or with
social service. This may involve contact
with patients as well as working with
individuals in need of personal help. Possible
opportunities for such experiences may be
secured at hospitals, nursing homes, assisted
living facilities, and clinics. Working with
impaired children privately or at a facility or
tutoring disadvantaged youngsters are valuable
experiences.
CHECKLIST OF PRECOLLEGE ACTIVITIES
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Indicate with a check or an x, when the task has
been completed.
Selected a high school that offers a strong
academic program (especially in the
sciences), has a solid track record of its
graduates being admitted to quality under-
graduate schools, and has a strong career
guidance program.
Demonstrated an interest in the sciences and
received good grades (B+ or better),
in these courses.
Completed four years of English so as to
develop good written communication
skills.
Completed a speech course that enhances one's
abilities to communicate orally.
Completed at least three years of a foreign
language (preferably Spanish).
Completed at least one year of
biology.
Completed four years of humanities (including a
psychology course).
Engaged in voluntary community service in a
meaningful manner.
Considered applying to an accelerated or
combined program (see discussion on
page 128).
Joined a premed club at school and actively
participated in its functions.
Spent time observing the activities of a
physician who has a successful practice.
Properly prepared for and took the SAT (or ACT)
exam.
Received the necessary applications from
appropriate undergraduate schools.
Visited schools (even if not invited for an
interview), to see if it meets the neces-
sary level, both scholastically and
socially.
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