<p>Hi everyone,
I am currently a sophomore in high school right now. For the past year or so, I have been doing extensive research regarding different direct medical school programs offered by many colleges around the nation. Do any of you have any advice about these programs offered by various schools (i.e. REMS, HPME, PPSP, etc.)? Are there specific areas where I need to focus my attention on to help my chances into one of these great (but highly selective) programs? I have had a burning passion for biology and medicine ever since I was a child, which is what has led me to want to pursue a future career in medicine. Please feel free to email me! Here's my current "resume" (I'm only a sophomore!):</p>
<p>State of Residence: New York
Race/Ethnicity: Asian
GPA: 4.0 unweighted
Rank: No ranking process at my school</p>
<p>Past Classes (relevant classes):
Regents Biology
Regents Chemistry
Regents Geometry
(all passed with flying colors)</p>
<p>Current Classes:
AP Physics B
AP Biology
AP World History
Algebra II ES (advanced/honors)
All my grades, for all current and past classes, have been passed/are passing with high A's (95 or above) with the exception of Physics which is currently an A- (90-93)</p>
<p>Extracurricular Activities:
Active member of the cross country and track team
News Editor for school newspaper
Avid participant of MUN, Science Olympiad and Math Team
Devoted violin player for 10 years, privately studies at the Eastman Community School of Music (University of Rochester) and current member of local youth orchestra</p>
<p>Health-Related Activities:
Currently participating in medical research program that offers frequent shadowing opportunities at the University of Rochester
60+ hours of volunteer time at local hospital (amount of hours will increase)</p>
<p>Awards:
Editor on "Best Overall Newspaper" of New York State as awarded by ESSPA recently
Honorable mention in Write-off contest at ESSPA
Received multiple medals at regional competition for Science Olympiad
Received the American Chemistry Society award for outstanding performance in chemistry
Represented Eastman School of Music to multiple internationally-acclaimed music festivals (International Academy of Music, Euro Music Festival, and Summit Music Festival)- Performed solo and along with multiple different ensembles/chamber groups at each festival
Received the Molly Mulligan Scholarship, Merit Scholarship, and Alexander Leventon Scholarship to the Eastman Community School of Music as a result of superb violin performance</p>
<p>So what do you think? All of my categories are sure to grow in the next two years, especially in classes and awards (and hopefully health-related activities). Are there any suggestions for where I should focus my attention on or any specific item that I need to improve? How am I doing as of right now? Sorry for all the questions, but I hope you can help.</p>
<p>Thank you!!!</p>