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How to Succeed as a University of Washington Premed

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The UW follows a quarter-term model rather than a semester model like many other schools. For schools that follow a semester-based academic calendar, the fall and spring semesters usually make up an academic “year” (with summer sometimes thrown in at the end). Don’t overload yourself.

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How to Write an Impressive UC Activities List

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

I founded a new peer-to-peer mentoring program, pairing up freshman swimmers with junior and senior mentors to support transitions to high school. Course #1: Moral Philosophy Description: Semester-long seminar at my school. I competed in all strokes and types of events, but eventually specialized in sprints and sprint relays.

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Is It “Okay” to Talk About Race in Your College Application and Essays—And If So, How Should You Do It?

College Essay Guy

Then she transitions: “With our parents away, I felt a moral responsibility to become a leader and parental figure to my younger siblings.” Additional Awards 2018 National Honors Society Academic integrity, community service, volunteering 2020 College Board AP International Diploma Received for my AP exam scores.