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HPAC Podcast Segment 1 Welcome

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HPAC Podcast Segment 1 Welcome

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    1. HPAC Podcast Segment 1 – Welcome! Introduction to the Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) at USF

    2. Intros & Who HPAC is! 2010-2011 Pre-health Application Cycle HPAC members are: Juliet Hill & Christina Nelson, Co-Chairs Honors College, Academic Advisors Dr. Allison Cleveland-Roberts College of Arts and Sciences, Director of Advising Patrice Fischer & Autumn Mueller College of Arts and Sciences, Biology Advisors Dr. Melvin James & Brandon Kroll College of Arts and Sciences, Pre-health Advisors LaToya Lee & Clara Ohannes Department of Chemistry, Academic Advisors Auxiliary Member Samantha Hamm Department of Psychology, Academic Advisor

    3. What is a committee letter? USF HPAC’s committee letter is a packet Packet is combination of faculty and character reference letters Includes a cover letter written by HPAC evaluating student as health professions applicant

    4. A Committee Letter … Enhances the picture of the applicant Adds information not in the application Presents the applicant in context of peers and USF

    5. How are you evaluated? Holistic Review & Ranking: Quality of Academic & Extracurricular Experiences Interpersonal skills Leadership Ethical conduct From: Advising sessions Workshops Email Online HPAC Application In-person Interview Letters of Recommendations USF Disciplinary Record

    6. Will the committee letter include anything bad? We hope not! USF Commitment to Honor

    7. Is a committee letter required? No! Many schools will not accept letters by direct mail Options: AMCAS, AADSAS letter services Commercial letter management services

    8. Minimum Eligibility Requirements 3.0 Overall GPA Includes USF, previous degree & Transfer/Dual Enrollment grades 3.0 Science GPA Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Math Grade forgiveness NOT considered HPAC will verify both GPA requirements Rare case exceptions – email us

    9. HPAC Application Cycle 2010-2011 Important: for students applying for Fall 2011 entry in a health professions program

    10. Thank you! Please continue to Segment 2: HPAC, The Process…

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