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I'm planning to major in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology on the pre-med path to become a Medical Oncologist. I'm currently a sophomore, could y'all help me give some advice on how my plan is? My goal school share UCSD, UWASH, and UT Austin. Thanks!
Freshman Year: AP Human Geography, AP Computer Science Principles, Honors Biology, Honors Geometry, Honors English I, Freshman Tennis, Marching Band/Symphonic
Freshman Summer: Health
Sophomore Year: AP World History, AP Seminar, Honors Chemistry, Honors English II, Honors Algebra II, JV Tennis, Spanish I
Sophomore Summer: Professional Communications, AP Lang
Junior Year: AP Research, AP Chemistry, AP Psychology, AP Microeconomics, AP Precalculus, JV Tennis, Marching Band, Chinese I
Junior Summer: Medical Terminology, AP US History
Senior Year: AP Literature, AP Physics, AP Calculus BC, AP Biology, AP U.S. Gov, AP Macroeconomics, Varsity Tennis, Marching Band
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To strengthen your application for medical school with a major in biochemistry/molecular biology, it's crucial to gain experience in healthcare settings. Volunteer or intern at hospitals, clinics, or research labs to gain firsthand insight into the medical field. This experience not only enhances your application but also helps confirm your interest in medicine. Additionally, participating in research projects, either through your school or independently, can showcase your dedication to scientific inquiry, which is highly valued by universities like UCSD, UW, and UT Austin. Are there any specific types of experiences or research areas you are interested in exploring further?
Wow! That is set up perfectly!
I only have one suggestion; I wouldn't take APUSH (AP US History) over the summer because if you take it regular, then you get a GPA boost which could be helpful. With the amount of APs that you are taking, you should be fine, but since APUSH is a "core" class it's best to take it during school. If you can, I'd take AP Pysch over the summer and take APUSH junior year.
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I do shadowing, volunteering, teaching, and research interning at hospitals/schools over the summer, as well as participate in extracurriculars such as my own Cancer Research Society non-profit club, a monthly journal/podcast. I'm really interested in performing some beginner-level research in Oncology, but due to my only being a sophomore, and most bigger research institute internships, such as Houston Methodist requiring me to be a Junior, I can't get my hands on that yet.