I'm graduating from high school this December and I don't know if the college I go to will matter to the medical school (since I want to study something in the medical field). I don't even know what college will be teaching or what happens after college. And when does college start, in January or August? [I need serious help since I'm the first in my whole family to go into further study] Thanks.
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The above person has given you good advice.  I'll just add a bit to it by giving you a rough timetable, and some pointers.\n\nFirst, you will have to apply to colleges.  Most college applications will be due in December or January.  Make sure you apply to more than one college (perhaps five or so), since most students do not get into every school to which they apply.  Do your research before you select these colleges.  Visit websites like collegeconfidential.com, princetonreview.com, and look at annual rankings of colleges in  publications like "US News and World Report."  Look for information that is important to you, like location, available majors, cost, and the percentage of graduates who are successful in getting into medical school.  Also, make an appointment with your high school's guidance counselor, who should be a great help to you as you choose schools, and put your applications together.\n\nYou will also want to apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA form.  It is due in January or February as well.  Your guidance counselor should be able to help with this as well.  \n\nMost colleges will inform applicants of their admissions decisions in April.  You will then have a few weeks to decide where you'd most like to go.  Compare their financial aid offers, and weigh their pros and cons before you make your final decision.\n\nSince you are not really familiar with what college is about, and you probably don't know what classes you should take, you should definitely begin college in August or  September, whenever the college you choose begins its regular school year.  That way, you can attend the formal orientation (these usually begin a week before classes start in the fall) where you can meet with an advisor who will help you choose your courses, meet other students, and familiarize yourself with the environment.\n\nMost good colleges and universities will have advising offices, where you can go for advice about how best to make yourself a good candidate for medical school.  \n\nThis is just general advice, but I hope you find it helpful.  I was the first in my family to attend college too, and it was a confusing process.  Things ended up great for me, and I'm sure things will turn out well for you, too.
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Many application deadlines are in January of the year you want to start, so unless you plan to skip a year between high school and college, you need to start thinking about it now, and start putting your application materials together by September or October of this year.\n\nOf course, there are many schools that will accept applications until August of next year, but those are not the best schools, and it is becoming more and more difficult to get accepted to colleges in the U.S., so it's best to start early.\n\nTake your SAT exam as soon as possible.
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It is not too late. You do not have to redo college if you have already gone, you will just have to make up the prerequisites. The requirements for medical school are usually 1 year of general chemistry, 1 year of biology, 1 year of organic chemistry, and 1 year of physics (which will require calculus.) If you do not have a bachelor's degree, you will have to earn one, but you can do any major you like as long as you fulfill the premed requirements. (My best friend is a doctor and she was a history major at Columbia.) After that you will have to take the MCAT test and then attend a 4-year medical school and then get accepted to a hospital to do a residency.
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As a physician, I think I'd encourage you to strongly consider a career in medicine.  Certainly, as a physician, you could pursue fields where being artistic/creativity is a bonus---plastic or cosmetic surgery would be one such field.  \n\nI would also say, however, that preparation for college and medical school would definitely require an affinity for science.  It also requires a willingness and ability to delay gratification---I studied for 14 years after high school before starting practice as a cardiologist at the age of 32.  And of course, you have to do well in school, be at the top of your class, and pursue pertinent extracurricular activities to gain admission to medical school.  Not to mention the MCAT (medical college admission test) in your Junior year of college.\n\nSo, it's a really rewarding career, and we need good women in many medical fields, but it surely is not for the faint of heart or timid.  \n\nGood luck.
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You have time to make up your mind. Talk to your school counselor. What are some things that interest you in school, like classes or sports or hobbies? Talk with some other people as well. You do not need to go to college the minute you get out of High School. Sometimes it is even a good idea to go to a Community College as a Liberal Arts Major to get yourself into the college atmosphere and get an idea of what might interest you. All in all, just do what you feel most comfortable doing, and try and talk with some other people about your future.
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The Mcat means : The Medical Collage Admission Test, below is some information on it. the I have listed a source below that. Good luck I hope this will help you! :)\n\nThe Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a standardized test administered by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) to prospective medical students as a means to standardise comparison between them for purposes of admission to medical school. The exam is currently taken entirely on paper. However, a computer-based version will be offered at select testing sites in the fall of 2005, and all future administrations of the exam starting in the spring of 2007 are expected to be computer-based.
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Well your first yr of college should be fun and be focused.  Concentrate on your studies and if you dont worry about finding a bf then that will come too.  Your first yr needs to be fun as well as dedicated to your studies.  When my first yr came along I was excited and nervous because it is a whole lot different then High School.  You have more hours of studying and a whole lot of non partying fun get my drift?  But keep your head up and you'll be doing a great first yr.
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What is her reason for wanting to graduate early?  If she's wanting to start college and she has met all the requirements why not?  If she's thinking she should just lay around the house and be nonproductive, she should stay in school.\n\n\nWell, sounds like she's on the right track...make sure she understands what all starting college entails.  And make sure she isn't going to regret missing out on any of those senior year activities, and walking across the stage to get her diploma with the rest of her class.  If none of that is important, but getting to and through college is, more power to her!
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hi i started med school at age 25 with a degree in nursing , no alevels and really crap gcse (b, c,c,c,c,c,d,e,f,f), sheffield is where i am and they love mature students you should speak to mr Raftery SUB dean for admissions, sheffield medical school just google for the adress (if your interested) you may need to do the pre med year it will depend on what level your at as far as sciences.... i would not recommend you try for graduate entry (4 yr course) very competitive \nbut basically med school for 5/6 years, foundation f1, f2  2years, then you specialise (eg medicine/surgery) and work up through senior posts to consultant, can take from 8-15 years depending on your skill and speciality..... if you are interesed in doing medicine write to all the med schools explaining your current academic situation(cv) and say why you want to be a doctor, on my course there is a 42 yr old who was an IT consultant who decided at age 37 that he wanted to work with people and was interested in the management and treatment of diseases...good luck..
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1) Is not something unreachable, you can do it! The most important word is perseverance. If medicine is your passion, go for it, its wonderful. \n\n2) Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Psychology, Economy, etc. Try to do any kind of science-research. And enjoy college, family and friends, because the hard thing about studying medicine is not the hard work you have to put into your studies  The hard thing is to learn how to overcome the frustrations and to make a balance between your every-day-life (family, friends, boyfriend or girlfriend, church, etc) and med-school.  (time-management --> very important) \n\n3)You can go to the MCAT page to see all the med-schools in your area.
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Well it all depends on what college classes you intend to take.  I usually leave all my studying for the last minute and do fine in all my classes.  A lot of classes you can usually bs an answer, especially if you at least paid attention in class.  For example, I took a social psychology course, and everything in that class was pretty general so I could just use common sense on the exams.  Anyways, if you plan to take classes like biology, human anatomy, or statistics, you better start studying!  It's better to get into the habit of studying while you're still young because once you get older, you'll find it harder to change your studying habits.  Maybe get together with a few other fellow students to study to motivate you.
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My high school sweetheart and I got married about 4 months ago. I gradutaed in 2001, so we waited so we could make sure that we did what we wanted in life and also make sure that we truly wanted to be together and spend a life together. People change when they get out of high school, and especially if they are going to college. I would wait until the college years are over, because you never know what the future holds, and if you both make it during these years and nothing tears you apart, then go for it, the wait is worth the anticipation. Good Luck, and I hope you the best.
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Once you have gotten into college, no one ever looks at your high school transcript again, so you can be relieved about that.\n\nI had a friend who went into medical illustration.  Wide open field.  Also back it up with good computer skills and you will be in demand!
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congradulations honey...I told my kids when they graduated...you just finished the hardest thing in your life to do...high school...relax , the world gets better everyday for the H.S. grad...study hard in college, it means something...the first day of school  is the most important pay attention, your teacher will tell you everything you need to know to pass the class...WRITE IT DOWN...its not a dateing service...its school...be a nurse\ngood pay, job security, class...the boys will find you...pay attention to the teacher.and dont date him....lmao
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A prep course is the way to go.  It is invaluable in teaching you what to expect and really helps.  its hard to do that on your own.  Please take a skills and interests survey first, though.  Medicine is a huge investment and if its not the best choice for you, its tough to get out of once you start in medical school.  I'd also talk to some practicing physicians, too and some legislators.  Things have changed in medicine very dramatically over the past 20 years and more changes are inevitable because the current system is not working for the people most of all, but not for physicians or hospitals either.
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If you are just starting college, you have what about 8 years at least of schooling left.\n\nhere is a little help:\nhttp://www.princetonreview.com/medical/research/articles/criteria/prereqs.asp\n\nRead that site is should fully explain it.
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After HS its good to go for associates degree in Medical, then bachelors then talking anywhere from 4-6 yrs for the masters. there is also a board certified exam to be passed. pediatrician is a very good living, I am currently going for my associates in medical office administration, and my teacher told me that pediatricians get paid the most out of all other doctors, even cardiologists and brain surgeons. but it makes since because when your a pediatrician your dealing mostly with our future. (Children) Good Luck!