What should I be doing junior year + summer?Answered
Hey everyone, I'm an incoming junior interested in pre-med and possibly becoming an allergist/immunologist. My current plan includes AP Bio, AP Lang, AP World, Honors Physics, Honors Precalc, French 4, AP Psych, and a civics capstone course. I'm involved in HOSA, African Student Association leadership, Dare2BReal, and I am planning to start volunteering at a hospital.
My goal is to eventually attend a top medical school, and I'm currently considering colleges such as Johns Hopkins, the University of Minnesota, and other strong pre-med programs.
Given my interests and activities, what should I focus on during junior year to become a stronger applicant for both selective colleges and future medical school admissions? Are there any opportunities, experiences, or mistakes you wish you had known about as a high school junior?
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hi! i would definitely say to continue focusing on activities that have to do with your current interest- because you said it's pre-med, keep doing activities related to that and don't just do a bunch of activities you think will "look good" to admissions officers. what i thought about was creating a "story" or a "path" that told my story of how i grew to be interested in my major. make sure too that you're making a difference in these clubs- leadership, creating/organizing events, etc and not just being a member.
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