It’s obvious right from the blog title what Jobs & Scholarships is all about. The target audience of the blog are job seekers and people who are looking for financial assistance to obtain a degree, although at first, I got the impression that the site is dedicated to mothers who want to pursue their college degree. This is because there is a series of entries that talk about nothing but Obama’s Pell grants. But through further navigation, I realized that the site is not just limited to this topic.
What’s great about this blog
One thing I like about the blog is that it provides detailed information regarding the topics. In Obama’s Pell grant articles, facts and figures are provided. This lend credibility to the blog as whole. I also like the archives in the site. They are a great source of information. There are practical tips to help students get by.
What’s not impressive about this blog
The design and the layout are very simple. Overall, the site does not invite readers to explore it further. It also lacks appealing buttons that could have made the site interactive. I also consider the lack of subcategories a major drawback. I am also bothered by the very long sentences in the entries. For example, in the post Tips on Writing Medical School Application Essays Using a Personal Approach, there are lots of these sentences. This makes the article somewhat dragging. The blog author should be reminded that the entries are intended for online readers and, therefore, should be easy on the eyes. In the jobs category, I expect articles on tips and strategies in finding jobs, but I am disappointed that it is actually a job directory. What’s more disappointing is that the jobs posted there aren’t valid anymore. Because the site is about jobs and scholarships, the postings should always be updated.
Weill Cornell Medical College
Located in the upper east side of Manhattan, Weill Cornell Medical College is the medical academic institution credited for the discovery of a number of medical breakthroughs including Pap smear and oxytocin. To date, its medical practitioners are involved in a research regarding the feasibility of gene therapy as a way of treating heart ailments. Continually conducting researches to improve human health discover human ailments and develop cures to these ailments, Weill Cornell Medical College is also dedicated to producing leaders in the field of medicine. Interested applicants can check out application requirements and information through the admissions page on the school’s official website..
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Services
Once tainted with political intrigues, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Services or GW got a defining point in its reputation when US President Ronald Reagan was brought to its emergency room in 1981 after being shot. GW has long been producing not just highly competitive medical professionals , but also significant medical breakthroughs and researches, including the development of the six-million volt linear accelerator and a radioisotope laboratory. It is also credited for the first theaters operating with overheard observation decks. With its modern equipment, highly skilled faculty, and competitive curriculum, anybody who decides to pursue medical education within its walls are promised top-quality academic training. To apply, simply visit the school’s website.
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Ohio State’s College of Medicine is known for having one of the most innovative and revolutionary approaches to medical education. Incorporating actual student-patient contact with patients in the first year of medical schooling through its curriculum, Ohio State’s College of Medicine seeks to provide students with early exposure to medical profession to be able to train them into becoming flexible medical practitioners. By adopting a personalized to medical practice, the school trains its students to be able to cater to patients of various physiological, psychological and environmental make up. Interested applicants can check out the school’s website and admissions page for more information.
Most medical students who apply for admission to medical schools are science majors who spend college years studying organic chemistry or comparative vertebrate anatomy to prepare for medical school. What then will happen if you majored in political science or journalism but realize your skill and interest lies in a medical career? Is it still possible to get into medical school?
Yes, you can definitely get into medical school. With a science major, however, you can enter medical school with the accomplishment of certain requirements as prerequisites to qualify for admission. If you are a non-science major, bear in mind that you will need passing marks in the required science courses for medical school prior to filling up that medical school application form.
Science courses required in medical school
Science subjects are required for enrollment to medical school, which you need to take up in college if you’re a non-science major. The science courses required for medical school include physics, biology, chemistry, and mathematics. Most medical schools also require applicants to take up basic psychology units to be able to qualify for enrollment. This is because basic psychology prepares a medical student for medical psychology, more so if you want to pursue a career in psychiatry. Non-science subjects such as English, humanities, and social sciences are also necessary to get into medical school.
Personal statement tips for non-science majors
In medical school admission, science majors have an advantage over non-science majors. This is true since science majors have dealt with actual dissection and other laboratory work in their lessons. This is where the challenge comes in – how will a non-science major like you be able to increase your chances to getting accepted to medical school? To increase your chances, you need to prepare and submit a well-written personal statement. The personal statement is a written appeal to the medical school admission evaluators expounding why you are worthy to become a student in medical school. Your objective is to convince the evaluators that your non-science major is essential to medical practice. Take time to recall your lessons in college and strategically associate them with medical practice.
Although science major is still preferred as pre-medical degree to get you into most medical schools, it doesn’t mean that non-science majors are not accepted. If you have finished history or fine arts but are determined to enroll to medical school, don’t give up. In the end, hard work and perseverance are success factors in medical school.
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