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Pre Med for B Students: Five Colleges to Consider with CIT Consultant Suzy Fallon
Do you remember Doogie Houser M.D, a child prodigy who earns a perfect score on the SAT at the age of six, flies through high school in nine weeks, graduates from an Ivy League college at age 10, finishes medical school at the ripe old age of 14, and is the youngest licensed doctor in…
Read MoreHealth Science Majors and the High School Activities List with CIT Consultant Kim Koffi
Written by CIT Consultant Kim Koffi If you want to be a doctor, a nurse, physical therapist, or something else in the health sciences, engaging in activities that demonstrate your commitment to your community can set you apart from the rest in the applicant pool. College Admissions professionals review hundreds of applications, and, while taking…
Read MoreHealing with the Arts: Exploring Art Therapy, Music Therapy, and Dance Therapy with CIT Consultant Heather McCowen
Heather V McCowen, PhD College Consultant College Inside Track January 2024 Health science is the kind of field that draws students who are great at science and math and have a deep desire to help others. As we are lucky enough to live in 2024, we can help people take care of their bodies and…
Read MoreBS/MD Dual Degree Programs for Future Physicians: Get into Medical School Right Out of High School with CIT Consultant Lessa Scherrer
Dual degree programs exist for many professional programs: BA/MBA, BS/DDS, BS/DPT, etc. These programs allow high school students to get guaranteed spots in the university’s professional schools without going through the typical application process at the end of their four years of undergraduate education. Dual degree programs can save you time and anxiety. The programs…
Read MoreExploring the World of Global and Public Health Education in U.S. Colleges with CIT Consultant Paige Feldman
Written by CIT Consultant Paige Feldman Hey everyone! Today, let’s dive into an exciting and incredibly important field of study: Global and Public Health. It’s not just about battling pandemics; it’s about understanding and improving the health and well-being of communities worldwide. 🌐 Majoring in Public Health: A Journey of Impact! Calling all aspiring health…
Read MoreUndergraduate Pre-Health Tracks with CIT Consultant, Anne Weber
For incoming undergraduates, pre-health remains a very popular choice. According to data from the College Board, over 10% of students indicated that they planned to focus on “pre-medicine” requirements during their undergraduate studies. And that’s a very good thing because, with an aging population, we need and will continue to need more healthcare providers. Steady…
Read More10 Questions for a BSN Candidate with CIT Consultant, Anne Weber
For those considering a career in nursing, there’s no better way to learn than first-hand from an up-and-coming nurse. Several years ago, I never would have guessed that my daughter would go into nursing. Now, with just a couple months left in her training, she’s both excited and passionate about her career. See what Isabelle…
Read More4 Pathways To Becoming A Nurse With CIT Consultant Anne Weber and BSN Candidate Isabelle Weber
Even before the COVID pandemic upended our hospitals, nurses have been in high demand. The Department of Labor predicts nursing will be the highest employment growth market for the next decade, with demand for registered nurses growing by 13% and demand for nurse practitioners by more than 40%. Globally, we will face a 13 million…
Read MoreStudy Business at a Liberal Arts College – Three to Consider, with CIT Consultant Tiffany Kolb
For students who would like to explore a variety of subjects and majors and are considering pursuing a degree in business, a business major at a liberal arts college may be a direction to consider. Because business is not considered a liberal art, you may have to dig around to find these schools, but there…
Read MoreStrong Business Programs for B Students: A Few to Consider, with CIT Consultant Suzy Fallon
Strong Business Programs for B Students: A Few to Consider, by CIT Consultant Suzy Fallon So, you’re a solid B student (unweighted GPA of 2.7 to 3.3), and you’d like to study business in college. Where should you start? It can be tempting to follow the masses and apply to the growing list of popular…
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