Hi everyone, I'm a high school senior. Need some advice.

[dodge2012]

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Hi guys!

I'm currently a senior at Great Neck South High School, who's planning to study pre-med in the future. I got accepted to St. John's University with a major in Biology. Since senior year is very relaxing, do you suggest I get involved in any community service/research before starting undergrad? Anything at all?

Please let me know!!!

 

[JacobMcCandles]

If there's some that interests you, do it. If not, don't.

 

[dantemac]

Most dental/med schools only want relevant experiences from college listed. However, if you start something now and continue it into college, it'll still count. Plus you may grow from the experience!

 

[FantasyVesperia]

If you want to, you should. Like stated above, if you continue in college it should count I believe. Also congratulations on getting accepted into St. Johns.

 

[A7X]

Get started now will be beneficial as it will let you know if you want to pursue this in college.

 

[Sublimazing]

Get started now will be beneficial as it will let you know if you want to pursue this in college.

agreed

 

[NeverADoubt]

Definitely!! Too many people wait, and once you start college, it is a little tougher to get the motivation to go through all of the orientation processes and etc.

One thing that I did between hs and college was to be certified as a Red Cross CPR instructor (week long course), and it has been a great volunteer activity for me.

Also, I was able to get some ins for shadowing early. As a result, in these busier semesters, I haven't shadowed as much, but because I did a lot more my freshman year, I have accumulated many hours.

It's always important to look ahead; so many people don't! Good luck!