I was wondering what I should start to do after my freshman year. I have taken hon chem/physics freshman year, precalc, and more. I plan to take linear/complex algebra by my senior or junior year, as well as multivar junior year. What are the subjects that I should take if I am planning to pursue a physician’s career? What clubs should I do to get into a good college for pre-med? I am currently going to bio, math, and the swim team right now. In addition, what is a good amount of ssl hours to be “above” the other applicants?
Well first… Have fun! HS is about exploring and finding your interests. Judging by the classes you spoke of I’m sure you have a rigorous schedule which is great and you should keep getting hard classes.
For a physician I’m guessing high math/science courses. Might want to take AP bio if its offered. Do clubs you would enjoy and can hopefully be able to have a leadership role in
What are SSl hours?
Sounds like you’re very advanced already.
Taking AP bio and AP chemistry in addition to AP physics 1+2 ( 1or 2 OK too) should help you ‘preview’ classes you’ll need to take in college for which you’ll need an A.
Future premed don’t need physics C since premed physics is algebra based.
Beside this, English, a foreign language through level or AP, perhaps dual enrollment philosophy, emt training, fabric arts/sewing (fine stitching and precise cutting help with hand dexterity, plus it’s a cool, uncommon ec).
Take as much science and math as you can. While colleges love seeing great grades in hard classes, it’s always good to get awards or volunteer hours. What do you like? I love animals, so to get volunteer hours in I’ve decided to work at an animal shelter this summer so I can get into National Honors Society. Just a little hint: A lot of colleges go f*cking crazy when they see that on your resume. Just keep doing what you do, and I think you will do very well!
Like others say, AP Bio and AP Chem if you can.
Also I would suggest volunteering at a hospital…you want to know what working in a medical environment is like to see if you really like it.
@mnballer19 word of advice: volunteering Is a great EC but NHS means nothing on a resume because at some schools it’s really easy to get I and they don’t do anything. Definitely keep volunteering and do NHS if you want but NHS won’t get you into college
Seconding this: NHS means nothing to colleges. What they want to see isn’t hours, but impact: how involved were you, what did you do, what positive influence did you have on your community…
As a parent:
NHS is meaningful to your parents…it is the school recognizing your academics and volunteerring.
For colleges, it is more about the academics and volunteering that get you into NHS.