<p>First off i would like to say hey first time on forums.</p>
<p>OK, so i am 17 years old junior in high school. I get OK grades i accelerate in stuff i like such as biology chemistry all sciences really. I am OK at math but not great at it. I really want to go to school to become a doctor. I really just want to help people feel better and have a proud job. I think i would study family medicine or oncology. I live in the state of Wyoming so i think i would go to the University of Wyoming witch is cheaper and best route for me so i can go to Washington medical school that Wyoming works through.</p>
<p>My question is do you guys think all this is a smart decision.</p>
<p>Also is a junior college a good place to start for some pre req's? There is one right in my town.</p>
<p>What can help out with my dream?</p>
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I really just want to help people feel better and have a proud job.
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<p>This is not a compelling reason to become a doctor. There are plenty of jobs that help people feel better and are well-respected - opticians, podiatrists, nurses, therapists, EMTs, and physician assistants, and that's just in the field of health care.</p>
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My question is do you guys think all this is a smart decision.
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<p>It's only smart if the University of Wyoming is a good fit for you.</p>
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Also is a junior college a good place to start for some pre req's?
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<p>No. Take all your pre-reqs at your college.</p>
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What can help out with my dream?
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<p>Get some exposure to what being a doctor is like on a daily basis.</p>
<p>the "OK" grades doesn't get one very far. pick up the pace</p>
<p>You should probably work on your communication skills as well, because they are a bit lacking. Read as much as you can, in areas that interest you - in your case, probably scientific journals and nonfiction.</p>