Preparations for College?
Ever since I was little (around 7-8) I’ve always wanted to get into a good college, like, Harvard, Stanford, and Johns Hopkins (doctor maybe when I grow up), and I was wondering how rigorous of a schedule/course list do I need? Does it mean I have to most definitely do all APs as earliest as possible, or is it more focused on your GPA?
I’m entering 9th grade taking honors biology, algebra 2 (note I’ve already taken honors geometry), honors english… and of course I’m trying to pursue the best course list.
What advanced classes do colleges look for the most if you want to pursue something in the medical field?
I also know a high SAT score is needed (around 700-750) and to be well at extracurriculars. Do you have any suggestions at extracurriculars?
Yeah, I did a couple science fair projects in the health and medicine category that’ve medaled a couple times. I’m also going to volunteer at a nearby clinic for more volunteer hours for national honors society (I already have like 80ish).
3 Responses
eri
26 Feb 2010
jana
26 Feb 2010
You will want to read the book
What colleges don’t tell you and other parents don’t want you to know about getting into top colleges
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?r=1&ISBN=9780452288546&ourl=What%2DColleges%2DDont%2DTell%2DYou%2FElizabeth%2DWissner%2DGross
Best of Luck!
Jana
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Jacob G
26 Feb 2010
Don’t really know mate but good luck with being a doctor.
You need a high GPA and a lot of advanced courses, and a high SAT score as well. But that alone doesn’t give you more than an average shot at the top schools, since everyone apply has that. Harvard accepted about 6 percent of the people who applied last year. So you need all that, and you need to find a way to stand out. If you want to be a doctor, try to get involved in that field – volunteer at a hospital, get your EMT license, try to join a medical research project (not as a subject).