How is macalester for premed?

WayOutWestMom
Sun, 31 May 2020 22:40:40 +0000

You might get more answers if you ask this in the Macalester College forum.

http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/macalester-college/

Also, all pre-meds need to be able to balance multiple obligations-- volunteering, academics, research–at the same time, otherwise you’ll never survive med school. (And med school adcomms do look for evidence that you can successful juggle multiple obligations successfully.)

However, college freshmen need to learn how to balance multiple activities. Start first by concentrating on your academics. Once you are successfully handling your coursework, then add activities a few at time. Don’t try to do everything at once the minute you set foot on campus.

Mac has a health professions advising office and the school sends students to med school every year so they can probably answer your questions.

https://www.macalester.edu/hpa/

FYI, no college or HPA office finds research positions for students. You have to do that yourself by making contact w/ professors and asking. You can even start the process now by emailing profs who have research that sounds interesting to you. (Read their faculty bio or take a look at their research page on their department’s webpage.) Introduce yourself and ask if they have any available research positions. Attach your resumé or CV, highlighting any previous research experiences or special skills you have. Include any computer or mathematics competencies/skills. Include any animal handling or management skills you have. (If relevant to the research.)