extracurriculars

Hi everyone! I am a rising senior and have finished essentially all my major courses already. With the extra room in my schedule, I am debating whether I should pursue a minor (probably either in English or History) or just take random classes that interest me. Any thoughts on whether one is...

Hello! I recently decided on the pre-dental route after having been on the pre-med route for some time. I am an incoming junior getting a Bachelor's in Biology at my school. I am not too sure what dental schools look for in terms of volunteering and extracurriculars and I would like some...

Hi, I'm wondering what to put for the supervisor title if you were on the board for an on-campus club? I was treasurer for a year. Would I put the presidents name as the supervisor? Also, does it look bad if I say that no to the release authorization in that section?

Hey everyone, On the extracurricular activities section for the 2017/2018 application, I'm planning on putting down my hobbies, and the things I do in my free time. The thing is, they ask for the organization and supervisor name, as well as experience start and end date. When I go mountain...

Hi all, I know that this has been a topic of conversation before, but the answers I have been looking at don't seem to fit my situation (in my opinion - I may be totally wrong, if so please point me in the right direction as I may have been looking in the wrong place). I have wanted to be a...

Hello, I am a freshman in college right now. I would like to know a few stats of accepted MD applicants? I want to know the type of things I should aim for. Right now, I have really good grades, I'm taking Organic Chem Honors over the summer and I do lifeguarding and shadowing at the side. I...

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Hi, I am a UCSD fifth year finishing with BS and BA degrees in Biochemistry/Cell Biology and Anthropology in March, as well as a Global Health minor. My first two years were abysmal, but my third, fourth, and fifth years have seen a tremendous upward GPA trend, especially with taking 20-22 units...

Hi! I just wanted other opinions on this matter:) I don't know if I should spend the summer taking organic chemistry (which would allow me to graduate a year earlier if I wanted) or physics - OR spend my summer continuing to do research, volunteer in some different things, tutor, and hopefully...

I am a first year and I just finished my second quarter of college, having started a quarter early over the summer. My GPA is currently a 3.68 with 23 units so far. I know I can do better next quarter; I tried my best this quarter but I am learning how to study more efficiently and I can feel...

Terrible Semester So after hs, I attended a community college and registered for 4 classes my first semester of college. To keep it short, I failed 3 and earned a B in one class. Why? Well I wasn't motivated because my intentions never were to attend a community college and I wasn't exactly sure...

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Hi, first time SDN user here. Seems like a great, helpful community. I had a couple questions about freshman year as an undergrad. School just started and I think now is the time to get involved in different clubs, activities, etc. What is some advice regarding freshman year? Any tips or...

Hey guys Another extracurricular question...so I was debating on putting in a club/committee I just joined on Pharmcas. The only reason I'm debating is because I got an officer/board position for the club in May. We were told that we'll have meetings during the summer, but I don't think that's...

Hey all, So I volunteered twice as an ambassador for my college's admit day, but that event only happens once a year and only lasts about 8 hours. I'm wondering if I can somehow put that into my extracurriculars (because Pharmcas asks for hours/week) or if it's something that I have to just put...

Hi everyone ! So I'm 2 weeks into my internship at the surgery department at a hospital. I love it, but I can't help but feel like I'm not completely getting what I want out of it. So far, I've mostly been at the waiting room desk directing and taking people places throughout the hospital...

I will be entering my senior year this fall. Here is a summary of my current stats: ACADEMICS Major - Neuroscience Minor - Chemistry GPA - 3.96 sGPA - 3.95 MCAT - test date Aug. 20th (yes, I am taking a gap year btw) RESEARCH 3 semesters in neuroscience lab (credit, 10 hrs/week), continuing...

So I'm a college freshman and worked as an MA last summer before starting college at a dermatology office rooming patients, assisting in surgery, etc. Is it a good idea to continue this a bit this summer? This summer I got a full time (40hr per week) volunteer position in an animal research...

This question is hard to phrase, but I'll try my best. Which kind of extracurriculars is looked upon most favorably by med school admission officers: the "Zero to Mother Teresa" type (applicant has HIGH intensity and commitment of ONLY typical pre-med activities such as shadowing, research...

Disclaimer: I did not write this thread - it has been passed down through the eons by pre-allo staff. It is that time of year again! :soexcited::soexcited::soexcited: The AMCAS Application will be opening SOON! This is a place for all things AMCAS related so that we don't flood the first...

Hello, I was "shopping" around and could not get a concise answer to my own timeline question. See below: Background: I am a molecular Biology Pre-medical who is going into their senior year (class of 2017). I have a 3.972 GPA, have completed successful research having to do with...

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I have two questions: (i am applying this coming cycle, btw) 1) I plan on taking an ASL class this summer and learning German on Rosetta Stone, mainly out of interest. So, should I add that I'm passionate about learning those two languages and why on my application for interest/hobbies? 2) Is...

I have shadowed two surgeons, one of which contributed greatly to my personal statement and reason to become a doctor. Should I list all the surgeries I observed on my application when mentioning the surgeons that I shadowed? Or is it not relevant to list the surgeries and just be vague?

Hey so I had to take a leave from school because of a medical condition. I'm a freshman, I only finished my first semester of college and I'm coming back spring of next year. My plan is to volunteer in a research lab and work some kind of job part-time to support myself during this time. I was...