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Science Careers: Introduction

Science Careers: Introduction. January 16, 2012. High School. You need to take as many AP (advanced placement) classes as possible. Period. You need a competitive GPA (grade point average). Get involved! Pick a club/sport and stick with it. Stay in the club/sport for at least 3 years.

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Science Careers: Introduction

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  1. Science Careers: Introduction January 16, 2012

  2. High School • You need to take as many AP (advanced placement) classes as possible. Period. • You need a competitive GPA (grade point average). • Get involved! • Pick a club/sport and stick with it. • Stay in the club/sport for at least 3 years

  3. Grade Point Average (GPA) • The 2010 accepted students at UCLA: • 93% had HS GPA of 3.75 and higher • 4% had HS GPA between 3.5 and 3.74 • 2% had HS GPA between 3.25 and 3.49 • 1% had HS GPA between 3.0 and 3.24

  4. What do Colleges Look At for Admissions? • Grade Point Average • Class Standing (ex: top 10%) • The rigor of classes took (AP) • Your SAT/ACT score • Continued participation in clubs and sports • Community activism • Personal Statement • Personal/teacher recommendations

  5. Standardized Exams SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) ACT (American College Testing) Science section More advanced math Writing test is not required Max Score: 36 Sections: English Math Reading Science • More vocabulary • More “Big Picture” • More sections • Max score: 2400 • Sections: • Verbal Reasoning • Math • Writing

  6. Undergraduate University • Takes about 4 years to earn your Bachelor Degree • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): psychology, sociology, English, music • Bachelor of Science (B.S.): biology, chemistry, physics

  7. Undergraduate University Public Private High “sticker price”, but lots of financial aid Higher 4-year graduation rates Usually, smaller Find your niche Women’s college Historic Black Colleges • Lower “sticker price”, and adequate financial aid. • Priority given to in-state residents • 91% of UCLA are CA residents

  8. Graduate University • After you earn your Bachelor degree, you can go on to earn the following: • Masters • Ph. D (doctor of philosophy) • Requires a dissertation (a very long research paper) • Ed. D (doctor of education) • Also requires a dissertation

  9. Professional Schools • Here, you can earn a variety of degrees: • M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) • D.M.D. (Doctor of Dental medicine) • J.D. (Juris Doctor) Lawyer • D.V.M. (Doctor of Veterinary medicine) • M.B.A. (Masters of Business Administration) • Pharm. D (Doctor of Pharmacy)

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