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bsofarelli
ParticipantDear VJ,
An accelerated pre-med program during one’s undergraduate studies requires absolute commitment to the program, in most cases, when applying to one’s schools of choice. Such accelerated programs are a perfect fit for students who are dedicated to an academic path in medicine, and there is little risk that the student will stray from that decision. If there is any doubt or indecision to pursue an accelerated pre-med program, visit the schools that interest you most, learn more about how the programs work, and decide if the student can commit to it or not.
Thank you for posting on Admissionsboards. If you would like further assistance with school choices that fit the student’s profile best, please feel free to contact AdmissionsConsultants to learn more about the services provided.
Sincerely,
Bonnie SofarelliAdmissionsConsultants
703.242.5885ParticipantDear Miv,
For more information about which SAT to take, I encourage you to visit, http://www.admissionsconsultants.com/admission-advice.asp.
Hooray for the additional college courses you are taking (as a sophmore in high school!?) Of course, it would be to your advantage to list any additional courses taken during high school on your college applications. It demonstrates great academic initiative on your part. Concerning Ivy League schools, admissions committees will view your entire application as a whole to gauge your candidacy rather than any specific detail in your application.
BTW – as a means of complimenting the college courses you are taking, is there an opportunity to do volunteer work or part-time work in your area of interest?
Thank you for posting on Admissionsboards. If you would like to speak with an expert and receive more one-on-one guidance, contact AdmissionsConsultants to learn more about the services they provide.
Best wishes,
Bonnie SofarelliAdmissionsConsultants
703.242.5885ParticipantDear Nathalie,
Thank you for posting on Admissionsboards, and welcome to the USA. In order to apply to an American college or university, you will have to submit transcripts from the school you attended in Hong Kong, translated, if not immediately available in English. The transcripts must confirm that you have completed your High School equivalent studies there. If you haven’t completed your studies, look into your options for attending a High School in your area.
Also, it is best to complete SAT I and SAT II’s before submitting your applications to colleges.
If you are interested in one-on-one guidance through the admissions process, I encourage you to contact AdmissionsConsultants to learn about the programs available to you.
Best wishes,
BonnieAdmissionsConsultants
703.242.5885ParticipantDear confussed,
Your question will be better placed in the Medical section.
Thank you for posting on Admissionsboards.
BonnieAdmissionsConsultants
703.242.5885ParticipantDear Lemontree,
An American Admissions Committee will look at your entire academic record; grades earned in each class throughout High School, final diploma exams, and any SAT /ACT scores. If you believe that your performance on the diploma exam will not fairly reflect your ability to handle college courses, then do your best to score well on the SAT I and SAT II. In all, it is best to demonstrate in your application that you are a serious student who is committed to gaining the knowledge provided through school.
If you are interested in one-on-one guidance through this process, please contact AdmissionsConsultants to learn more about the services available to you.
Best wishes,
Bonnie SofarelliAdmissionsConsultants
703.242.5885ParticipantDear snp_Ethan,
What is sounds like you are doing is transferring to a four-year undergraduate program that will offer a Bachelor’s degree from a 2 year college program offering an Associate’s degree. It would be beneficial for you to contact the admissions office at each four-year school you’re interested in and ask about their transfer requirements.
Thank you for posting your question on AdmissionsBoards.
Take care,
Bonnie SofareliAdmissionsConsultants
703.242.5885ParticipantDear JBT,
I would look at the success rate of graduates entering med school from the satellite school you plan to attend. See if the school can provide any statistics on the number of graduates who enter med school following graduation, and the schools that are accepting them.
Keep up the momentum!
All the best,
Bonnie SofarelliAdmissionsConsultants
703.242.5885ParticipantDear D2Fox,
Although AP coursework is considered the best way to prepare for studies in college, it is true they are not always available to High School students. I would encourage your son to take the classes that are available to him that will challenge him most and get the best grade in each class. Keep in mind that an Admissions Committee will consider his grades and SAT/ACT scores combined in order to determine his ability to handle college coursework.
Thank you for posting your question on admissionsboards.
Regards,
Bonnie SofarelliAdmissionsConsultants
703.242.5885ParticipantDear Fxie,
I encourage you to find the right fit program for you by visiting each school, attending a class, and visiting with the admissions offices to learn more about what each program has to offer you, as well as the career development programs available.
Thank you for posting on Admissionsboards!
BonnieAdmissionsConsultants
703.242.5885ParticipantDear Dingle,
Have you visited Nasa’s Website? You will find some student activities that may interest you. Also, have you thought about the United States Air Force Academy?
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Bonnie SofarelliAdmissionsConsultants
703.242.5885ParticipantDear Jumpinmgz,
You should definitely use the example of your mission in Mexico if that experience challenged you and led to your personal development. Keep in mind that the content of the essay is more important than the subject matter. Be sure to highlight your development within the experience and avoid generalizing the experience itself. Close the essay by describing how you are a different person now as a result of your mission.
Services are available through AdmissionsConsultants that may provide the one-on-one feedback you require. Please call 703-242-5885 for further information.
Take care,
Bonnie SofarelliAdmissionsConsultants
703.242.5885ParticipantDear Frustrated,
I understand how difficult it can be to pull everything together when considering what happens next after High School. Keep in mind that your chances at any college are determined by a combination of your academic history, extra-curricular activities, promise to excel within the community at school, and your overall fit there. It is true that is can be advantageous to score very well on an SAT/ACT. Do you best to prepare as well as you can for whatever test you take, whether it be through test-prep books, on-line courses, or classes offered where you live. Think about what you want to achieve in college, and then research and find the school that will allow you to reach all of your goals. It can be very frustrating! Luckily, there are many resources available to you to figure it all out. Consider contacting AdmissionsConsultants to learn more about the services available to you, including one-on-one guidance with choosing the right school, and how to prepare college applications that demonstrate your candidacy best.
Take care,
BonnieAdmissionsConsultants
703.242.5885ParticipantDear Relativelynew,
I would like to encourage you to think about why Cornell is your first choice, and why you are a good fit for a specific program offered there. Keep in mind that there are 7 colleges at Cornell. Your application to one of them must define how your achievements at school have influenced the person you are when applying. It is true that you have a very impressive profile, however, 10’s of thousands of applications are received by Cornell, so the selectivity is very high. Your best chance will be to present a killer application.
If you are interested in one-on-one feedback on your approach to the Early Decision process and/or guidance with your college applications, I encourage you to contact AdmissionsConsultants for details of the services available to you.
Enjoy your Junior Year!
Bonnie SofarelliAdmissionsConsultants
703.242.5885Participantquote:
Originally posted by soufianeDear Sarah,
I am an international prospective student from Morocco
and I plan to take my SAT exam on november 6th, 2004.
All documents will be sent my future university (NJIT)
– SAT I score and TOEFL score mailed directly to njit
– Official transcripts from my high school
– affidavit, bank support, photocopy of photo’s page of my passeport, and letter of recommandations written and signed by my fatherthat’s all what njit asks to me to send. But i read in their website that upon receinving my completed application, theu determine if any supporting documents are required to complete my file
my question is: do you have an idea about what this required documents could be? Because I don’t want to waste time on waiting their post (2 or 3 weeks), I prefer send all completed documents, because I expect to be enrolled on FALL 2005.
Another question: do you think that admission consulant will consider the official transcripts, which are completly diffents from the GPA system, (transcripts are scores out of 20) ?
Best Regards,
Soufiane,
Dear Soufiane,
Bonnie Sofarelli here with a reply to your question from the perspective of an Admissions Representative. Try not to be too concerned about any additional information the university may request from you if you are certain the you have submitted all of the required documents necessary to complete your application. If it is decided that more information is needed, consider it as another opportunity to express why you are a great candidate for the school, and your commitment to the program offered there. With regards to your transcripts, if there is confusion about the scores,it is likely that the Admissions department will contact your school to better understand the scoring system and your performance there.
Best wishes,
Bonnie SofarelliAdmissionsConsultants
703.242.5885ParticipantQuote:Originally posted by DesignerPHDMy name is Reshma, I am 16 years old, and going to be a junior this upcomming fall. I know for sure that the profession I would like to get into is plastic surgery. I will be taking the SAT in October, and I am aiming high, but I am not sure how well I will do. I take as many rigourous classes as possible, including MANY AP classes. I am in various extracurricular activities, such as Pre-Med club, Yearbook, Beta Club, etc. My GPA is 3.76 unweighted and 4.3 weighted. My questions are:
1. What schools are good for plastic surgery students?
The university I would most like to go to is New York University. 2.Would that be a good school for plastic surgery?3. Would early admission be a good choice for me, if I do decide to got to NYU?
4. Is it possible to go to 2 different colleges during the same semester? I would like to go to the Fashion Institute of Technology to get my AAS in fashion design, to do as a part time career; but I would also like to be a full time plastic surgeon.
I know this is a lot to answer, but no one in my family has gone to college and knows the answers; I will be the first person in my family to attend a university. Thank you very much!!
Dear Reshma,
It is always impressive to hear about someone as focused as you are. As far as your pursuit of plastic surgery, I would recommend that you find the best premed undergraduate program for you. Think about whether reputation of the school is important, the class size, faculty availability, internship opportunities, and so on. The premed program at NYU has a premed Buddy program that may be of interest to you. Once you have narrowed your search for the right program, and only if you are committed to attending a specific school (and you are absolutely sure that it is the right school for you) then you should consider applying early decision as a means of communicating your committment to that school.
I appreciate your interest in fashion, however, it may be difficult to pursue while completing an undergraduate degree in medicine.
Keep in mind that AdmissionsConsultants, inc. provides assistance with your school search and applications specific to your individual needs.
Take care,
Bonnie SofarelliAdmissionsConsultants
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