Here is the OPs other thread. This student is just completing their sophomore year of high school, for reference. They hope to major on biology or something related. That can happen almost anywhere. Lots of good info was already posted on this other thread.
My daughter is doing an early college list – can we get some feedback!
Current info: 3.8 GPA Unweighted/ 4.5 weighted at public high school in Kansas, Multiple honors classes (>12), CC classes or APs (2-4)
In special High School STEM program - will have lab workplace certifications and 2 years of Research with Professor (and independent project) prior to graduation. (Not a ‘pay to research program’ - part of Academic Program)
EC: Selected for competitive volunteer program – over >100 hours year for all 4 years of high school, some leadership elements, increasing responsibility over time. Other volunteering: Volunteer STEM teacher for middle schoolers, part-time job
Major: Biology/Biotechnology (small possibility of Biomedical Engineering -but most of this list will still work)
Looking for: High quality school with SMALL class sizes ideally with lots of hands on and experiential learning, interactions with Professors, collaborative and friendly students -teamwork a plus. Not a big …
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