A "Broad and Liberal Education" or a "Science-based" Education - this is the most common dilemma facing would-be medical students today. Let me explain: Until recently, students were required to excel in the "hard" sciences such as physics, chemistry and mathematics to qualify for admission in most medical schools. So ensure acceptance, one simply chose the right undergraduate subject and the studied hard.
However, things have now changed. Medical School admission is now accessed on the basis of the applicant's general education. The problem with just getting a broad liberal education is that - while it might it you accepted into the medical school of your choice - it probably won't help prepare you for your studies. The reality is that medical studies do require a good understanding of the core science subjects.
Now let me explain how pre-med Schools can solve this problem: Applicants to medical schools are required to get a broad and general bachelor's degree. Pre-med school students provide this education and, in addition, offer the prerequisite pre med coursework such as Biology, Chemistry, English, Computer Science and Physics. Full details of course options are available at websites such as medical-school-admissions.org.
To be admitted into any of the pre med colleges, the applicant needs secondary school records for all grades completed after 9th grade. Additionally, good ACT and SAT I scores will significantly increase your chances of admission. Depending on the requirements of the specific pre-med school, you might also need a recommendation letter.
Finally, don't forget to include details of all meaningful extracurricular activities and accomplishments during high school in your application.
Russell Clark owns and operates the website Medical-School-Admissions.org
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