What could I be doing now to prepare for my career?
- Get a good science background
- Gain experience by voluteering, shadowing, and researching
- Consider learning a foreign language
What about advanced credit courses?
- Plan to take science courses in college
- Get credit hours for courses such as English, government, history, etc.
What do professional programs consider in acceptance?
- Science and overall GP
- Involvement in extracurricular groups and activities
- Gaining work experience by volunteering and shadowing
- Scores on standardized exams: GRE, MCAT, DAT, OAT
- Your major
What should I major in?
Students should choose a major that interests them and a field which they will enjoy working in should acceptance into a health professions program be denied. All majors are accepted into programs, and one's major is only a small aspect being considered by the graduate schools admissions committee.
The acceptance rates for different majors are listed below:
|
Undergraduate Major |
% of Total Applicants |
% in Medical School |
|
Biological Science |
46.2 |
43.9 |
|
Chemistry/Biochemistry |
12.0 |
13.1 |
|
Psychology |
5.1 |
4.9 |
|
Mathematics/Physics |
1.3 |
1.4 |
|
English |
1.4 |
1.6 |
|
History |
1.2 |
1.5 |
Why is ACU a good place to prepare me for a career in health professions?
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Small intimate class size which allows for more direct contact with professors
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Experience opportunities in a Christian environment through mission trips to places such as Honduras, Africa, etc.
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An admissions committee will help in your admissions process by organizing your application and holding a mock interview so that you may be better prepared for your interview with a prospective graduate school
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ACU's acceptance rates are much higher than the national average
