Pre-Professional Program
Pre-Professional Top 5 FAQs
1. What is the best major for admission to professional school?
2. What are the required pre-requisites for admission to professional school?
3. When should I apply for admission to professional school?
4. What else should I be doing now to improve my chances for admission to professional
school?
5. What is the best way to prepare for the GRE, MCAT, LSAT, DAT, PCAT or OAT?
Answers
1. You can major in virtually any subject and go on to a professional school. The
key is to achieve a high GPA in whatever major you choose. Many pre-health professional
students choose to major in Biology or Chemistry because most of their professional
school pre-requisite courses are built into these traditional science majors.
2. Browse the PP Information Sheets (Word documents):
- Pre-Dental
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Optometry
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Pre-Physician's Assistant
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine
3. All deadlines are set by individual schools. Submit materials as early as possible
to avoid processing delays and missed deadlines.
4. Professional schools want to see that you have done some shadowing and/or have
some experiential knowledge of the profession you are seeking to enter. Candidates
with community service and volunteerism are also sought after. Activities that capitalize
on your leadership skills and your ability to work with a team are also encouraged.
Research is important as well.
5. There are plenty of test prep courses out there, but the key is to start studying
early and take practice tests. You can do just as well by getting a book(s) and creating
a study plan for yourself. Those who can afford expensive test prep courses are not
at an advantage over those who study on their own if they are diligent and devoted.