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Hey, I am currently a Neuroscience Major at a small liberal arts college. I am planning on going to medical school although I know it is extremely difficult. I just want advice on whether or not I am heading in the right direction/ what else I should do to become more competitive.
This is what I have so far (Freshman year)
GPA: 4.0
I have a full-tuition scholarship for academic achievement
I have a $2,000 Science scholarship for excellence in the sciences
I have an Emerging Leader scholarship/ am in the Leadership Program
I am involved in the Pre-med club, the neuroscience club, and American Chemical Society club
I am on the dance team
I am a member of a social sorority
I have a job working in my school's leadership center
I have a job as a campus tour guide
This summer I am accepted into a Neuroscience Research fellowship
This is my plan so far:
So I know I need a ton more clinical experience. I am planning on working as a CNA at the hospital (I was going to do that this summer until I found out about my research acceptance) but I will definitely do that next summer. I probably need to shadow as well and I know I need to volunteer a lot more. I really enjoy community service, so I know I will make time for it next year and following years. I will be running for leadership roles in the clubs I am involved in. I will certainly be completing an Honors Project Thesis as well. I will be taking an MCATs course probably starting next year so hopefully I will do well - I am a good test taker. I am also planning on becoming a student advisor, tutor, and Lab Assistant. I have already started accumulating LOR that can be updated later but I asked my profs to start writing them for me (my teachers really like me).
But all this stuff is obvious, what am I missing and what are my weak points?
Thanks, any advice will help. I want all the information I can possibly get on how to succeed.
This is what I have so far (Freshman year)
GPA: 4.0
I have a full-tuition scholarship for academic achievement
I have a $2,000 Science scholarship for excellence in the sciences
I have an Emerging Leader scholarship/ am in the Leadership Program
I am involved in the Pre-med club, the neuroscience club, and American Chemical Society club
I am on the dance team
I am a member of a social sorority
I have a job working in my school's leadership center
I have a job as a campus tour guide
This summer I am accepted into a Neuroscience Research fellowship
This is my plan so far:
So I know I need a ton more clinical experience. I am planning on working as a CNA at the hospital (I was going to do that this summer until I found out about my research acceptance) but I will definitely do that next summer. I probably need to shadow as well and I know I need to volunteer a lot more. I really enjoy community service, so I know I will make time for it next year and following years. I will be running for leadership roles in the clubs I am involved in. I will certainly be completing an Honors Project Thesis as well. I will be taking an MCATs course probably starting next year so hopefully I will do well - I am a good test taker. I am also planning on becoming a student advisor, tutor, and Lab Assistant. I have already started accumulating LOR that can be updated later but I asked my profs to start writing them for me (my teachers really like me).
But all this stuff is obvious, what am I missing and what are my weak points?
Thanks, any advice will help. I want all the information I can possibly get on how to succeed.