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Strong Undergraduate Psychology Programs

Top Tier Admissions

Students may also pursue an independent thesis under the guidance of a faculty mentor in the Psychology Departmental Honors Program or do a research internship through the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURE).

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Best Extracurriculars for College Applications

Solomon Admissions

Additionally, extracurriculars can be jobs, hobbies, internships, and community service that takes place off campus. For example, colleges would place more value on a student that has participated in competitive sports for four years versus a student who participated in that same sport for a semester.

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How to Succeed as a Wake Forest University Premed

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

General Chemistry: Two semesters (with lab) 2. Organic Chemistry: Two semesters (with lab) 3. Sociology: One semester SOC 151 Principles of Sociology *Medical schools typically like to see writing-intensive courses for the English requirement. We also assume they will not study abroad.

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New York Scholarships

StandOut College Prep

This scholarship is of $3,000 for a year and it is paid in two installments of $1,500 per semester. Reville Scholarship This is in the amount of $3,000 per recipient, is paid in installments of $1,500 per semester for any year the student is enrolled in college. Read more here. Learn more here. Read more here William E.

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How to Succeed as a Rutgers Premed

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

(Suggested reading: Medical School Requirements: The Definitive Guide ) Rutgers University Premed Requirements Medical school requirement Required courses Optional courses Biology: Two semesters (with lab) 01:119:115 General Biology I 01:119:116 General Biology II 01:119:117 Biological Research Laboratory Chemistry: 1.

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Advice for High School Juniors

CTK College Coach

CTK pro tip: Although most high schools only report final grades on the transcript, colleges will almost always request semester (mid year) senior year grades. Speaking of that, if you have a favorite class, you can volunteer your time as a teaching assistant next semester or next year. Which skills do you want to develop?

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How to Write an Impressive UC Activities List

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Course #1: Moral Philosophy Description: Semester-long seminar at my school. Unpaid internships also go in this category. 349 characters) Work Experience Definition: Any paid job or internship that your child held for a sustained amount of time (i.e., Only freshman in class. Earned A (top 25%); completed 10-pg.