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Hi, I'm a sophomore and am wondering if I'm on a good track to get into a biology/biochemistry program and later go to veterinary school. I took English, geometry, history, ASL, honors biology, and a bunch of smaller electives in my freshman year. This year is honors English, history, Spanish, honors chemistry, algebra 2, and more electives.
I am doing piano (have done it 11 years) and barrel racing (have ridden for 11 years). I'm looking into 3 dual credit courses next year. I'm also looking into joining my school volleyball team but I'm not sure as I know that some colleges would rather see other things (for you volleyball fanatics such as I, I want to be an outside hitter) although I would like to potentially play club or intermural volleyball in college.
I just wanted to hear from current juniors and get some advice!
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I would recommend trying to do more science (especially bio related) during the summer or the beginning of junior year. Colleges like to see a spike (a focus on whatever you're trying to study) and it showcases the longevity of your curiosity. You could use the volleyball as another entry point as a student athlete (plus the piano and barrel racing) which shows your balance of athletics and academics. If you can't do everything that you wanted, you can use your essays to show how you're eager to learn from your college. If you aren't going to a super prestigious college, then you don't need to be super worried. Hope this helps!
Your clubs (in school and not) matter much more than class choices from what I have seen. It really just depends on the college though. Keep following your passions and ACT and SAT scores are also very important for admissions/scholarship. I would start researching programs and things that sound fun/appealing and look for what they look for.
Personally, I would consider helping out at a nearby vet clinic to volunteer or shadow. You need to be able to show how you helped better the clinic or yourself through the experience though. Same with piano. It is even more impressive if you went really far in it or have some tangible from it instead of just a hobby. (not to say that 11 years isn't extremely impressive tho.) Also taking high level science courses is good. Good luck!
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Thanks! I am planning to take science of animal husbandry, physics, and marine biology in the next 2 years. This is really helpful!