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SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCE |
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This section links to Web sites that help you learn
about financial aid and scholarship resources.
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| To some students and parents, the scholarship is
just another one of those confusing college terms: student
loans, FAFSA, tuition and fees, EFC, grants, and work
study. Little do they realize that knowing more about
the scholarship process could save them thousands of
dollars when trying to cover the cost of their education.
Read more:
http://medi-smart.com/sch101.htm
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| There are thousands and thousands of scholarships
available to students. But not every student is eligible
for every scholarship. To find the right scholarships
to apply to, you have to know the general types of scholarships,
and then narrow your search to the scholarships you
might be eligible for.
Read more:
http://collegeapps.about.com/od/collegescholarship1/a/elig.htm
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| College scholarships are increasingly being sought
as a way to fill in the gaps caused by ever increasing
college tuitions and other educational expenses and
decreasing financial aid availability.
Read more:
http://www.rlrouse.com/college-scholarships.html
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| The best way to avoid being the victim of a scholarship
scam is to remember the old adage: If it seems too good
to be true it probably is. If a scholarship search service
promises you a scholarship, run the other way. If someone
insists that for $5 or $30 or $50, he will guarantee
you a scholarship, it is definitely a scam.
Read more:
http://medi-smart.com/sch103.htm
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| The scholarship application process is very similar
to the college application process. First, you filter
a large list of possible choices into a focused list
that matches you. Then you create compelling applications
that are supported by your achievements, essays, recommendations,
and interviews. Here are some tips to help you create
strong scholarship applications.
Read more:
http://www.collegeboard.com/article/0,3868,6-30-0-8937,00.html
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Searching for and finding scholarships is only the
first half of the process. You still need to apply for
each scholarship you are trying to win. Applying for
scholarships can be time consuming and takes dedication
and motivation.
Read more:
http://medi-smart.com/sch104.htm
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| Scholarship judges may spend just a few precious
minutes or even seconds reviewing your scholarship application.
With such a finite amount of time to make a lasting
impression on these important decision makers, it's
crucial that you make the most of this opportunity.
If not, your application may be on the fast track to
the circular file. To help, here are the Top 10 Scholarship
Do's that you must know to increase your chances of
winning.
Read more:
http://www.scholarshipsinindia.com/tips.html
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Winning scholarships is not easy. With as many as
tens or even hundreds of thousands of entries per competition,
you should do everything you can to make your application
perfect. Incorporating the advice of over 40 different
scholarship judges, here are common mistakes that students
make that take their applications out of the running
and how you can guarantee that your scholarship application
will NOT win!
Read more:
http://www.supercollege.com/story.cfm?loc=2&story=243&t=4
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Words of wisdom from Dr. William C. Nelson, former
President of Scholarship America, the parent organization
of Dollars for Scholars: My words of wisdom for students
applying for scholarship? Apply early and apply often...with
one caveat: You need to take the time to do the research
necessary to ensure you are eligible for a scholarship
and that you meet their criteria. Otherwise, you may
spend time applying for scholarships for which you will
never be considered.
Read more:
http://www.wadollarsforscholars.org/do's&don'ts.htm
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| Filling out the scholarship application is a fact
of life when seeking scholarships. Unfortunately, there
is no generic form or format; each scholarship fund
has its own methods and information needs. Some scholarships
such as The Annual Signet Classic Scholarship Essay
Contest offers no application form at all; submissions
are accompanied by a letter with a required set of information.
Read more:
http://www.scholarshiphelp.org/preparing_application.htm
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| Whether you are completing a multi-page college
application, or writing a 500-word scholarship essay,
the task can be intimidating. So here are a few hints
we have compiled to make the process smoother and ease
your anxieties.
Read more:
http://www.aspireoregon.org/s_apptips.html
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| Your hands are probably sore from typing dozens
of scholarship essays in the attempt to find money to
pay for college. It’s a long process we’ve
all been through and we know that it’s not easy
and definitely not always fun. But since scholarships
are the best kind of financial aid there is—free
money that you never have to pay back!—applying
for as many as possible, and doing so as well as possible
is something every college applicant should do.
Read more:
http://www.nataviguides.com/gradspeech_essay.html
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| The most important aspect of your scholarship essay
is the subject matter. You should expect to devote about
1-2 weeks simply to brainstorming ideas. To begin brainstorming
subject ideas consider the following points. From brainstorming,
you may find a subject you had not considered at first.
Read more:
http://essayinfo.com/essays/scholarship_essay.php
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| Free money. How much do you want: $500, $2,000,
$5,000 or more? College scholarship money is available,
but it won't land in your mailbox if you don’t
apply for it. How do you write an essay that makes your
application a winner? We asked the experts. Here’s
what they said about writing a scholarship essay that
stands out from the crowd.
Read more:
http://www.justcolleges.com/finaid/scholwrite.htm
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| Some, but not all, scholarships require a personal
interview. Interviews usually last 15-20 minutes and
involve a small group of people. You will find the interviewer(s)
to be pleasant and focused on you at your interview.
They’ll try to put you at ease and make you comfortable,
because they want to judge you at your best. Remember,
they want you to succeed.
Read more:
http://www.sdfoundation.org/scholarships/interviews.shtml
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| The judging of scholarship applications may appear
to be a mysterious black box. Frankly, that’s
true to a certain extent not because there’s a
conspiracy of secrecy but because the judging process
varies widely based upon the organization’s goals
in making the award, the availability of paid staff
and judges, traditions and policies, timeframe for rendering
decisions and so on.
Read more:
http://www.scholarshiphelp.org/judging_application.htm
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INFORMATION FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS |
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| This page contains information about financial
aid and scholarships for undocumented students and illegal
aliens. (The terms "undocumented student",
"illegal alien", and "illegal immigrant"
are used interchangeably and intentionally in this page
to enable this page to be found by students who are
trying to find information about scholarships for undocumented
students.)
Read more:
http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/undocumented.phtml
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| College-bound students who are not citizens or
legal permanent residents of the United States are not
eligible for State or federal financial assistance because
of their immigration status. In addition, they are generally
classified as international students and therefore are
required to pay higher tuition and fees.
Read more:
http://hs.houstonisd.org/debakeyhs/Departments/counselors/Undocumented.html
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| Financial aid is generally not provided to undocumented
students or illegal aliens. Federal and state financial
aid programs require the recipient to have U.S. citizenship
or permanent residency (i.e., have a green card).
Read more:
http://www.nygearup.org/collegesense/expert/undocumented/
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| CONTACT
MEMBER INSTITUTIONS |
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Links to help you better connect to over
200 member institutions.
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| As a Ventures Scholar, you can access information
about programs, opportunities and resources from over
200 member colleges and universities in 35 states.
Go to www.venturescholar.org/hs/undergradlist.html
to link to the Ventures Scholars Program member colleges
and universities.
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Ventures Scholars can complete a questionnaire
which will be submitted to member colleges, universities
and professional associations for feedback. Please remember
to use complete sentences, check your grammar and reread
your answers before submitting them. College and university
admissions personnel will notice your mistakes!
Please go to www.venturescholar.org/hs/hsquest.asp
and complete the questionnaire.
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| MEMBER
INSTITUTION EVENTS |
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What’s going on at our member institutions.
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| We hope you are planning to visit your favorite
member institutions. Open houses offer opportunities
for Ventures Scholars to visit a college campus and
learn about their programs. Some member institutions
provide a one-day open house, others offer overnight
programs. If your favorite member institution is not
listed in this section, please go to www.venturescholar.org/hs/undergradcontact.html
and locate the name of the admissions representative.
Call or email them to obtain information about the open
house at your favorite member institution. Below is
a list of schools hosting open houses in August, September,
and October.
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College or University |
| August 2005 |
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| CONTACT
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS |
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| Links to professional association contacts.
They can answer your career-related questions. |
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| The Ventures Scholars Program understands the importance
of linking with professional associations and organizations
that can help Ventures Scholars prepare for math- and
science-based careers.
Go to www.venturescholar.org/hs/associntro.html
to learn more about our professional associations and
to get your career-related questions answered.
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| TIMELINE
FOR VENTURES SCHOLARS |
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| (Thanks to NACAC and College Board for providing
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| Seniors
- Continue to refine your list of potential colleges
and universities.
- Begin preparing for the actual application process:
draft application essays; collect writing samples;
and assemble portfolios or audition tapes. If you
are an athlete and plan on playing in college, contact
the coaches at the schools to which you are applying
and ask about intercollegiate and intramural sports
programs and athletic scholarships.
- Complete the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse
form if you hope to play Division I or II sports.
(This form cannot be mailed until you finish your
sixth semester of high school.)
- Register online early for fall SATs.
- Request applications, brochures, and financial
aid information from your colleges. Use College Search
to find colleges that match your preferences and manage
your college list online.
- Try to narrow your list to five to eight colleges
by the end of the summer
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| Juniors
Register for the October PSAT. Meet with your guidance counselor to review your
courses for this year and plan your schedule for senior
year. Save samples of your best work for your academic
portfolio (all year). Maintain your co-curricular record (all year).
Seniors
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Make sure you have all applications required for
college admission and financial aid. Write, phone,
or use the Internet to request missing information.
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Check on application and financial aid deadlines
for the schools to which you plan to apply. They
may vary and it is essential to meet all deadlines!
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Meet with your guidance counselor to be sure your
list includes colleges appropriate to your academic
and personal record.
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Review your transcript and co-curricular records
with your school counselor to ensure their accuracy.
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Register for the October/November SAT Reasoning
Test and/or SAT Subject Tests, or September/October
ACT.
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If the colleges require recommendations, ask the
appropriate people to write on your behalf. At least
three weeks before the due date, ask your counselor
and teachers, employers, or coaches to write letters
of recommendation.
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Provide recommendation forms, any special instructions
and a stamped, addressed business envelope to the
people writing your recommendation. Be thoughtful!
Write thank-you notes to those who write recommendations
and keep them informed of your decisions.
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Plan visits to colleges and set up interviews (if
you didn't get to them during the summer or if you
want to return to a campus for a second time). Read
bulletin boards and the college newspaper. Talk
with current students and professors.
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| EXPLORING
MATH AND SCIENCE CAREERS |
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Links to help you explore math and science
career pathways.
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| Biochemists study the most basic of life processes;
for example, identifying the way in which DNA, which
carries the genetic information, is transferred between
cells and can be manipulated. This has led to the development
of new technologies such as Molecular Biology and Genetic
Engineering
Read more:
http://www.biochemistry.org/education/career.htm
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| ASK
THE EXPERTS |
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| Questions posed by Ventures Scholars and
answers provided by our member institutions. |
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Ventures Scholars are invited to ask questions and
obtain answers to the questions. Questions and answers
will appear in the biweekly e-newsletter and on the
Ventures Scholars Program Web site. To read questions
posed by other Ventures Scholars, please go to www.venturescholar.org/hs/answers/experts.html.
If you would like to submit a question, please email
questions to webmaster@ventures.org.
This week's questions:
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Applying to Colleges with the Common Application
How do you go about obtaining fee waivers
for college applications? Are these obtained from
the high school or college? Is it better to apply
to the colleges on-line? When using the "Common
Application"-is it better apply on-line? How do
you make sure that you are selecting the best individuals
for the extra reference? My son has worked with
researchers at the University of Chicago, but also
has a great relationship with his counselor. Who
should/would the colleges be impressed by more?
Click here to view responses.
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Careers Related to Mathematics
In the fall I will be a Jr. in high school
and I keep changing my mind on what I want to be.
Can you help point me in the right direction? My
favorite subject is math, I love to do math problems.
The last career choice I had in mind was Architectural
Engineering because someone told me that it had
to do with math but when I looked it up it really
doesn't. I would be very grateful if you could help
me. Thanks a lot.
Click here to view responses.
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Needs Help with Decision Making Process for Pre-Med
Everyday, I search almost every website
for information on the process needed to be taken
for students like me who want to major in medicine.
I never get the information I want. Which colleges
have pre-med as their undergraduate major? What
classes do I take in college to help me prepare
for the MCAT and good admission at a good medical
school? What are some excellent medical schools?
I am in many extracurricular activities both in
and out of school, so I am hoping to get scholarships.
Please help me in my decision-making process! Thank
you very much!!
Click here to view responses.
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Getting Accepted to College and Not a U.S. Citizen
I'm going to be a junior in high school.
I would like to know how difficult it would be to
get accepted into a good college or university if
you are not a us citizen, like I am though I've
lived in the US for several years now.
Click here to view responses.
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Parent with H1B Visa, Daughter with H4 Visa
My daughter was born in Peru (she just came
to the U.S. 3 years ago) she'll be a senior this
year, under 10% of her classroom (36 over 437),
member of the National Honor Society of Secondary
Schools, GPA Weighted 4.821 un-weighted GPA 3.930,
Volleyball player, track & field and also has 40
hours of community service (this year 2005-2006),90%
oh her courses are AP, speak Spanish, German besides
English of course, passed the TAKS and got commended
in 3 of 4 test, SAT Critical Reading 540, Math 600,
Writing 570 in the essay 10. I am not a US resident
I have a H1B visa which is a special visa which
aloud me to work & live here as same as my family.
My daughters have a H4 visa. My school district
(I am a teacher) is sponsoring me in order to get
the residency, but like you know it will take at
least 3 more years. Can we apply for financial aid
because in the most of the aid announces it says
if you are legal resident or US citizen. What can
we do? The main reason to move my family here to
America was to give them a better education and
a better future and the only way to get education
here is with Financial Aid or scholarships.
Click here to view responses.
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Advantages of ABET Accredited School
Earlier you answered a question about the
advantages of majoring in engineering through a
3-2 program. Well what are the advantages of majoring
in engineering through an ABET accredited school?
Click here to view responses.
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Sites for Scholarships and Grants
I am writing to ask if you can possibly
direct me to specific websites that would be able
to enable my daughter and myself information on
obtaining government grants or scholarships for
colleges in and outside of the state of Florida.
We are at the moment searching on the website of
ED.gov and other various sites that are contest
driven scholarships, but I am hoping that they are
not the only means of obtaining scholarships as
my daughter during the school year is a very busy
and studious youngster. We are hoping that you will
be able to help us with some guidance to sites to
search for these college scholarships and grants
and get an early start on her applications and hopefully
acceptance of these programs. Thank you in advance
for any assistance and guidance you may provide.
Click here to view responses.
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Should I Apply for a BS or BS/MD Program?
I am an upcoming senior for the year 2005-06
and I hope to be a doctor in the future. I have
every intention of going to medical school. I cannot
imagine being anything else. I will be applying
to colleges in the near future and I am narrowing
down my choices. I am not sure if I want to go the
regular route and do 4 years undergrad and then
apply to medical school, but at this time I am strongly
considering BS/MD programs. Can you please tell
me the names of some universities with strong 7
year BS/MD programs?
Click here to view responses.
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fee waivers for college applications? Are these obtained
from the high school or college? Is it better to apply
to the colleges on-line? When using the "Common Application"-is
it better apply on-line? How do you make sure that you
are selecting the best individuals for the extra reference?
My son has worked with researchers at the University
of Chicago, but also has a great relationship with his
counselor. Who should/would the colleges be impressed
by more?"
Responses were sent from:
Seton Hill University.
Member Institution and Association Answers
There are a number of ways to get fee waivers for
college applications: you can acquire one through
your high school’s guidance or college counseling
office or you can simply ask the school to make a
consideration and waive your fee. Many schools, such
as Seton Hill University, will waive the fee if you
come for a visit or attend an event on campus. Also,
when you apply on-line, Seton Hill and some other
schools will waive the fee automatically.
Often, applying online can be easier. When using
the Common Application, your application will be sent
to a number of schools automatically. When filling
out individual applications, the application itself
is also sent immediately online, but just be sure
to remember to have test scores, transcripts, recommendations
and any other required information. Your application
cannot be processed without these items.
Kristen Lippencott
Seton Hill University Admissions Counselor
lippencott@setonhill.edu
Kimberly A. McCarty, MBA
Assistant Director of Admissions
and Campus Visit Coordinator
Seton Hill University
724-838-4201 or 1-800-826-6234
kmccarty@setonhill.edu
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a Jr. in high school and I keep changing my mind on
what I want to be. Can you help point me in the right
direction? My favorite subject is math, I love to do
math problems. The last career choice I had in mind
was Architectural Engineering because someone told me
that it had to do with math but when I looked it up
it really doesn't. I would be very grateful if you could
help me. Thanks a lot."
Responses were sent from:
Whitman College.
Member Institution and Association Answers
A Liberal Arts & Sciences education is great
for students that are not 100% sure of the major in
which they are interested. Most Liberal Arts schools
do not require student to decide upon a major until
the end of their sophomore year. This also gives students
the opportunity to take elective classes in different
areas to make a concrete decision about the major
that intent to declare. To learn more about a Liberal
Arts & Science education, visit our website at
www.whitman.edu.
Thanks,
Lori Hunt
Assistant Director of Admission
Whitman College
515 Boyer Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(877) 462-9448 toll free
(509) 527-5176
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| "Everyday, I search almost
every website for information on the process needed
to be taken for students like me who want to major in
medicine. I never get the information I want. Which
colleges have pre-med as their undergraduate major?
What classes do I take in college to help me prepare
for the MCAT and good admission at a good medical school?
What are some excellent medical schools? I am in many
extracurricular activities both in and out of school,
so I am hoping to get scholarships. Please help me in
my decision-making process! Thank you very much!!"
Responses were sent from:
The University of Vermont.
Member Institution and Association Answers
Medicine is a great field to study, however most
undergraduate universities do not offer pre-med as
a major. You can major in anything from anthropology
to biology to English to philosophy to French to zoology;
though many students who are interested in a career
in medicine major in life sciences like biology and
bio-chemistry. But yes, even students who major in
a completely unrelated field can go onto Medical school.
The key is going to a school that offers pre-med advising.
The pre-med advisor will help guide you through your
undergraduate career towards classes such as biology,
chemistry, anatomy and physiology, that will help
you later when preparing for the MCAT and applying
to medical school. Pre-med advising is usually offered
to students through their university’s career
services department or a
dean’s office. Pre-med programs are designed
to help students get admitted to medical schools no
matter what major the student has chosen.
Having said that, here some tips in searching for
a university that meets your ambitions:
1.) Instead of looking for universities with just
pre-med programs; find out how many students from
that university apply medical school and are successfully
admitted.
2.) Ask each university about internships working
in medical labs or even in hospitals. Prior experience
in the field will help you to gain greater perspective
on what it takes to be a doctor. Medicine is a great
field to study, however most undergraduate universities
do not offer pre-med as a major. You can major in
anything from anthropology to biology to English to
philosophy to French to zoology; though many students
who are interested in a career in medicine major in
life sciences like biology and bio-chemistry. But
yes, even students who major in a completely unrelated
field can go onto Medical school. The key is going
to a school that offers pre-med advising.
The pre-med advisor will help guide you through your
undergraduate career towards classes such as biology,
chemistry, anatomy and physiology, that will help
you later when preparing for the MCAT and applying
to medical school. Pre-med advising is usually offered
to students through their university’s career
services department or a dean’s office. Pre-med
programs are designed to help students get admitted
to medical schools no matter what major the student
has chosen.
Having said that, here some tips in searching for
a university that meets your ambitions:
1.) Instead of looking for universities with just
pre-med programs; find out how many students from
that university apply medical school and are successfully
admitted.
2.) Ask each university about internships working
in medical labs or even in hospitals. Prior experience
in the field will help you to gain greater perspective
on what it takes to be a doctor.
3.) Plan on taking classes that are related to medicine
in your undergraduate career like biology, chemistry,
anatomy. But medical school admission committees believe
that a student should be strong in all areas of academic
study including foreign language, social science,
math, and humanities. Medical schools want creative
and interesting students who can draw upon knowledge
from many sources, not just someone who knows a lot
about life sciences and that’s all. A recent
survey of medical schools found that the top 2 undergraduate
majors of in-coming medical students were English
and philosophy.
Sonya Ohlsson
Assistant Director of Admissions
The University of Vermont
194 So. Prospect St.
Burlington, VT 05401
802-656-8618
802-656-8611 (fax)
sonya.ohlsson@uvm.edu
www.uvm.edu
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in high school. I would like to know how difficult it
would be to get accepted into a good college or university
if you are not a us citizen, like I am though I've lived
in the US for several years now."
Responses were sent from:
The University of Vermont, and The City College of New
York/CUNY.
Member Institution and Association Answers
International students who attend US high schools
have the same chance as anyone else of being admitted
into the college of their choice. They must meet the
same entrance requirements as the US citizens but
may not need to take the TOEFL if they have been in
an American high school for 2 years or more and take
the SAT I/ACT tests.
You should check with all the schools you are applying
to for their particular requirements. Just continue
to work hard and apply to several schools. If you
are a permanent resident with a green card, make sure
you indicate that on your applications because you
are eligible to apply for federal financial aid on
the FAFSA just like everyone else. You are not eligible
for federal financial aid if you are both a non-citizen
and a non-permanent resident.
Sonya Ohlsson
Assistant Director of Admissions
The University of Vermont
194 So. Prospect St.
Burlington, VT 05401
802-656-8618
802-656-8611 (fax)
sonya.ohlsson@uvm.edu
www.uvm.edu
Citizenship should not affect the admission. Admission
is based on academic record. Citizenship could affect
tuition charges and scholarships.
Alan Sabal
Assoc. Director of Admissions
The City College of New York/CUNY
Convent Ave. at 138th Street
New York, New York 10031
email: asabal@ccny.cuny.edu
Telephone: 212 650-6444
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Peru (she just came to the U.S. 3 years ago) she'll
be a senior this year, under 10% of her classroom (36
over 437), member of the National Honor Society of Secondary
Schools, GPA Weighted 4.821 un-weighted GPA 3.930, Volleyball
player, track & field and also has 40 hours of community
service (this year 2005-2006),90% oh her courses are
AP, speak Spanish, German besides English of course,
passed the TAKS and got commended in 3 of 4 test, SAT
Critical Reading 540, Math 600, Writing 570 in the essay
10. I am not a US resident I have a H1B visa which is
a special visa which aloud me to work & live here as
same as my family. My daughters have a H4 visa. My school
district (I am a teacher) is sponsoring me in order
to get the residency, but like you know it will take
at least 3 more years. Can we apply for financial aid
because in the most of the aid announces it says if
you are legal resident or US citizen. What can we do?
The main reason to move my family here to America was
to give them a better education and a better future
and the only way to get education here is with Financial
Aid or scholarships. "
Responses were sent from:
The University of Vermont, and The City College of New
York/CUNY.
Member Institution and Association Answers
For questions that are so specific to an individual,
it is advisable to contact the International Admissions
Counselor of the school and colleges in which a student
has an interest. Typically, students who are non-citizens
or non-permanent residents are not eligible for federal
financial aid. Some schools and colleges offer scholarships
to international students.
Sonya Ohlsson
Assistant Director of Admissions
The University of Vermont
194 So. Prospect St.
Burlington, VT 05401
802-656-8618
802-656-8611 (fax)
sonya.ohlsson@uvm.edu
www.uvm.edu
For CUNY or SUNY - This student is considered eligible
for in-state tuition fees.
Alan Sabal
Assoc. Director of Admissions
The City College of New York/CUNY
Convent Ave. at 138th Street
New York, New York 10031
email: asabal@ccny.cuny.edu
Telephone: 212 650-6444
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question about the advantages of majoring in engineering
through a 3-2 program. Well what are the advantages
of majoring in engineering through an ABET accredited
school?"
Responses were sent from:
Ventures Scholars Program.
Member Institution and Association Answers
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| "I am writing to ask if
you can possibly direct me to specific websites that
would be able to enable my daughter and myself information
on obtaining government grants or scholarships for colleges
in and outside of the state of Florida. We are at the
moment searching on the website of ED.gov and other
various sites that are contest driven scholarships,
but I am hoping that they are not the only means of
obtaining scholarships as my daughter during the school
year is a very busy and studious youngster. We are hoping
that you will be able to help us with some guidance
to sites to search for these college scholarships and
grants and get an early start on her applications and
hopefully acceptance of these programs. Thank you in
advance for any assistance and guidance you may provide."
Responses were sent from:
Seton Hill University, and Ventures Scholars Program.
Member Institution and Association Answers
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| "I am an upcoming senior
for the year 2005-06 and I hope to be a doctor in the
future. I have every intention of going to medical school.
I cannot imagine being anything else. I will be applying
to colleges in the near future and I am narrowing down
my choices. I am not sure if I want to go the regular
route and do 4 years undergrad and then apply to medical
school, but at this time I am strongly considering BS/MD
programs. Can you please tell me the names of some universities
with strong 7 year BS/MD programs?"
Responses were sent from:
Seton Hill University, and Ventures Scholars Program.
Member Institution and Association Answers
I know that now students may think that they are
set in a major, and never want to do anything else.
I can speak from personal and professional experience
that this holds true less often that one might think.
I would not recommend beginning a BS/MD program simply
because they often have a unique curriculum that would
require you to start over at the beginning should
you change your mind.
Some schools have biology or chemistry programs designed
to work with BS/MD or BS/MS programs. Our students
who are interested in the BS/MS Physician Assistant
Program at Seton Hill University are encouraged to
actually enter as a Biology student. We have a 2 ½
year curriculum that allows a smooth transition to
the Master’s program, but does not lock the
student in with no other option.
Another thing to consider about a BS/MD or BS/MS
program is that in most cases, you will not receive
your BS until you have completed all coursework towards
MD or MS. So if you should change or become unable
to finish you will not get the bachelor’s degree
even if you have completed that portion of the program.
Kristen Lippencott
Seton Hill University Admissions Counselor
lippencott@setonhill.edu
Kimberly A. McCarty, MBA
Assistant Director of Admissions
and Campus Visit Coordinator
Seton Hill University
724-838-4201 or 1-800-826-6234
kmccarty@setonhill.edu
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