Using for my own critique and preparation (feel free to provide your own constructive criticism if you would like :D, it is always welcome). Planning to apply 6/1/2012.
GPA\'s are accurate, MCAT has not yet been taken (though currently struggling through the studying process -_-). Plan to take the MCAT April 2012.
Honors:
Phi Theta Kappa
Deans List
Presidents List
Service Tradition Scholar
Binghamton Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholar
Volunteering:
2009 - 2010: Children\'s Aid Society. Mentoring children (similar to big brother). Organizing donation events. ~150 hours.
Summer 2011: Habitat for Humanity. Construction for the under served. In the blistering heat! (that has to count for something!) ~50 hours.
2010-Present: Hospital Volunteering. Worked initially as surgical intake helping in the massive amounts of paper work some poor RN\'s had to take care of. Graduated into the ER doing the typical, changing beds, transportation, stocking supplies, interacting with patients via general conversation and basic assistance when needed. ~150 hours.
2011-Present: Serving as a mentor to high school students in the local area. ~100 hours.
2011-Present: Volunteering with a local EMS agency acting as an aid and training for EMT-B. ~100 hours.
Research:
Summer 2010: Studied abroad at the University of Shanghai exploring inter cultural relations and global effects on and by China.
Summer 2011: Studied the effects voltage and calcium sensitive dyes have on neurological processes via multi electrode array stimulation (MEA) and analyzing through high speed and 2-photon laser imaging. ~400 hours. Unsure if a publication is in the tube.
Shadowing:
Summer 2011: Shadowed an orthopedic surgeon. ~50 hours.
2011-Present: Shadowed an Otolaryngologist. ~50 hours.
Work:
2006-2007: Worked as a life guard and swimming instructor. ~10 hours a week.
2008-2010: Collections specialist. ~50 hours a week for 1.5 years.
2010-Present: Tutored Math/Science related topics in university as an adjunct professional tutor and also through tutor.com ~20 hours a week.
2008-Present: Owned/operated my own business designed to fund my undergraduate education. ~30 hours a week. Successful to date!
No applications have been submitted yet during this cycle.
