Consult with your advisor to tailor your individual academic plan.
Freshman Year
Fall Take BIOL 1201, 1208 Take CHEM 1201 Explore majors Develop study skills Read (see recommended reading list) Spring Take BIOL 1202, 1209 Take CHEM 1202, 1212 Explore campus activities and volunteer opportunities Read
Summer Do volunteer work in a health care setting with patient contact experience Read Sophomore Year
Fall Take CHEM 2261 Suggested course: BIOL 2051 Attend pre-professional organizational meetings: AED, MSPPS, PDS, SCMA Consider service learning courses Look into summer enrichment/research programs Read
Spring Take CHEM 2262, 2364 Suggested course: BIOL 2153 Continue involvement on campus Continue patient contact experience Discuss research opportunities with faculty Complete applications for summer programs Read Summer Do volunteer work in a health care setting with patient contact or participate in summer program Research professional schools Read Junior Year Fall Take PHYS 2001, 2108 Suggested courses: BIOL 4087, 3090 Gain experience in research Demonstrate leadership Begin MCAT/DAT review Attend BASC information/application meeting in November
Spring Take PHYS 2002, 2109 Suggested courses: additional upper level science courses Study for MCAT/DAT Possibly take a review/prep course Ask faculty for evaluation letters Take MCAT in April Register with Pre-med/Pre-dent Review Committee by May 1st Register with national application service Work on personal statement Summer Submit application through AMCAS/AADSAS **JUNE 15TH DEADLINE FOR REVIEW COMMITTEE** Continue health care experience and reading Senior Year Fall Observe individual school deadlines Complete and return secondary applications as received LSU Dental school applicants request application September 1st Prepare for interviews
Spring Complete degree requirements Interview with prospective schools Continue campus and community involvement
This time line incorporates only the Premedical/Predental plan. Students are encouraged to seek academic advising from their senior colleges regarding the requirements for their majors. |
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