Health Professions Advising
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SAMPLE SCHEDULES FOR PRE-MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VET STUDENTS
Senior Application: One Glide Year – Timeline 1
YEAR OF
PROGRAM
FRESHMAN
SOPHOMORE
JUNIOR
SENIOR
GLIDE YEAR
FALL
SPRING
SUMMER
CHM 131/CHM 131 CHM 132/CHM 132
Volunteer/clinical/research
Lab
Lab
BIO 110
BIO 111/BIO 111P
WRT 105
Cluster
Major 1
Major 2
CHM 203/CHM 207 CHM 204/CHM 208
Volunteer/clinical/research
MTH 141
MTH 142
MTH 143
Cluster
Major 4
Major 3
Major 5
Volunteer/clinical/research
PHY 113/PHY 113
PHY 114/PHY 114
Volunteer/clinical/research
Lab
Lab
STT 21_
BIO 250
Study for and take MCAT
BIO 198/BIO 198P
Major 6
Cluster
Cluster
Volunteer/clinical/research
Major 7
Major 10
Volunteer/clinical/research
Major 8
Major 11
Apply by June 1st
Major 9
Major 12
Cluster
Cluster
Health Professions Questionnaire (HPQ) and HPQ Interviews
Volunteer/clinical/research
Glide Year Activity + Glide Year Activity
Matriculate (end of summer)
Interviews
Pros:
 All four years of courses considered when applying; last two years focused on a field that excites student and
will likely improve GPA compared to the first two years.
 Opportunity to improve science GPA in senior year with advanced course work and to increase involvement in
relevant co-curriculars or research.
 Flexibility to spread out challenging courses for major and pre-health requirements.
 Stronger letters of recommendation from professors who have supervised thesis work and interacted with
student in smaller classes.
 Allows a full summer of MCAT study with the option to re-take it if necessary.
 Allows Study Abroad program in fall of senior year or summer of freshman/ sophomore years.
Cons:
 Students worry that a break between academic programs will make the transition to medical school difficult.
Other students find this break beneficial before gearing up for the rigor and timeline of medical school.
 Necessary to find glide year one-year programs/opportunities. Often can be a time of significant opportunity
and growth and medical schools typically look favorably upon the more mature student.
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Senior Application: One Glide Year – Timeline 2
YEAR OF
PROGRAM
FRESHMAN
SOPHOMORE
JUNIOR
SENIOR
GLIDE YEAR
FALL
SPRING
CHM 131/CHM 131
CHM 132/CHM 132 Lab
Lab
MTH 161
MTH 162
WRT 105
Cluster
Major 1
Major 2
CHM 203/CHM 207
CHM 204/CHM 208
BIO 110
BIO 111/BIO 111P
Major 3
Major 4
Cluster
Major 5
Volunteer/clinical/research
BIO 198/BIO 198P
BIO 250
STT 21_
Major 7
SUMMER
Volunteer/clinical/research
Volunteer/clinical/research
Volunteer/clinical/research
PHY 113/PHY 113 Lab and PHY
114/PHY 114 Lab
Major 6
Major 8
Cluster
Major 9
Volunteer/clinical/research
Major 10
Major 12
Volunteer/clinical/research
Major 11
Cluster
Apply by June 1st
Cluster
Cluster
Elective
Elective
Study and take
Elective
January MCAT
Health Professions Questionnaire (HPQ) and HPQ Interviews
Volunteer/clinical/research
Glide Year Activity + Glide Year Activity
Matriculate (end of summer)
Interviews
Pros:
 All four years of courses considered when applying; last two years focused on a field that excites student and
will likely improve GPA compared to the first two years.
 Opportunity to improve science GPA in senior year with advanced course work and to increase involvement in
relevant co-curriculars or research.
 Flexibility to spread out challenging courses for major and pre-health requirements.
 Stronger letters of recommendation from professors who have supervised thesis work and interacted with
student in smaller classes.
 Allows the option to re-take the MCAT if necessary.
 Allows Study Abroad program in fall of senior year or summer of freshman/ sophomore years.
 More mature applicant.
Cons:
 A lot of organization necessary to be able to study for the MCAT and complete HPQ process during senior year.
 Students worry that a break between academic programs will make the transition to medical school difficult.
Other students find this break beneficial before gearing up for the rigor and timeline of medical school.
 Necessary to find glide year one-year programs/opportunities. Often can be a time of significant opportunity
and growth and medical schools typically look favorably upon the more mature student.
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Alumnus Application: Two (or more) Glide Years
YEAR OF
PROGRAM
FRESHMAN
SOPHOMORE
JUNIOR
SENIOR
GLIDE YEAR
1
Glide Year
2
FALL
SPRING
SUMMER
CHM 131/CHM 131
Lab
BIO 110
WRT 105
Major 1
CHM 132/CHM 132 Lab
Volunteer/clinical/research
BIO 111/BIO 111P
Cluster
Major 2
CHM 203/CHM 207
CHM 204/CHM 208
STT 21_
Cluster
Major 4
Major 6
Major 5
Major 7
Volunteer/clinical/research
PHY 113/PHY 113
PHY 114/PHY 114 Lab
Lab
MTH 161 OR MTH
MTH 162 OR MTH 143
142
Major 8
Major 9
Cluster
Cluster
Volunteer/ clinical/research
BIO 198/BIO 198P
BIO 250
Major 10
Major 12
Major 11
Thesis
Cluster
Cluster
Apply to glide year opportunities
Volunteer/clinical/research
Glide Year
Glide Year Activity +
HPQ and HPQ Interviews
Activity
Glide Year Activity
Glide Year Activity +
Interviews
Volunteer/clinical/research
MTH 141
Volunteer/clinical/research
Research glide year
opportunities
Volunteer/ clinical/research
Study and take summer MCAT
Apply by
June 1st
Matriculate by end
of Summer
Pros:
 Extra year to spread out and to concentrate on obtaining higher grades in pre-requisite courses.
 Likely higher GPA and stronger recommendation letters.
 Allows participation in summer Study Abroad programs.
 For students who need to enhance their academic record, this plan allows for enrollment in post-baccalaureate
programs.
 Allows a full summer of MCAT study with the option to re-take it if necessary.
Cons:
 If students choose to enroll in post-baccalaureate programs for their glide year(s), they can be expensive.
 Students become ineligible to receive a health committee letter if they enroll in a post-baccalaureate program
(or other graduate program). Students will instead receive letters of recommendation from their most recent
program of study.
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Junior Application: Direct Matriculation
YEAR OF
PROGRAM
FRESHMAN
SOPHOMORE
JUNIOR
SENIOR
FALL
SPRING
SUMMER
CHM 131/CHM 131
Lab
BIO 110
WRT 105
Major 1
CHM 132/CHM 132 Lab
Volunteer/clinical/research
BIO 111/BIO 111P
Cluster
Major 2
MTH 141
CHM 203/CHM 207
CHM 204/CHM 208
Volunteer/ clinical/research
MTH 161 OR MTH
MTH 162 OR MTH 143
142
Cluster
Major 4
Major 3
Major 5
Volunteer/clinical/research
PHY 113/PHY 113
PHY 114/PHY 114 Lab
Volunteer/clinical/research
Lab
STT 21_
BIO 250
Apply by June 1st
BIO 198/BIO 198P
Major 6
Cluster
Cluster
Volunteer/clinical/research
Health Professions Questionnaire (HPQ) and HPQ Interviews
Study for and take Spring
MCAT
Major 7
Major 10
Matriculate (end of summer)
Major 8
Major 11
Major 9
Major 12
Cluster
Cluster
Volunteer/ clinical/research
Interviews
Pros:
 Direct entry to medical school can be less expensive.
 Begin medical career at a slightly younger age.
 No need to spend time to investigate and apply to glide year programs/jobs/activities.
Cons:
 Thesis work, recommendation letters from senior year classes and the improved GPA that is often seen in
senior year will not be a part of application package.
 Besides the academic rigor in this program, student may be at a disadvantage compared to other applicants
who have had more time to build their resumes and gain relevant experience and maturity.
 No time to re-take MCAT if needed.
 Limits student participation in Study Abroad programs.
 Difficult to balance finishing pre-reqs, studying for the MCAT, complete the Health Professions Questionnaire
and Interviews and the application process all at once.
 Medical school interviews take place during senior year.
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Junior Application: Direct Matriculation with Freshman Organic Chemistry Sequence
YEAR OF
PROGRAM
FRESHMAN
SOPHOMORE
JUNIOR
SENIOR
FALL
SPRING
SUMMER
CHM 171/CHM 173
BIO 110
WRT 105
Major 1
CHM 172/CHM 210
BIO 111/BIO 111P
Cluster
Major 2
Volunteer/clinical/research
CHM 211
Elective
Volunteer/ clinical/research
MTH 161 OR MTH
MTH 162 OR MTH 142
MTH 143
141
Cluster
Major 4
Major 3
Major 5
Volunteer/ clinical/research
PHY 113/PHY 113
PHY 114/PHY 114 Lab
Volunteer/ clinical/research
Lab
STT 21_
BIO 250/BIO 151
Apply by June 1st
BIO 198/BIO 198P
Major 6
Cluster
Cluster
Volunteer/clinical/research
Health Professions Questionnaire (HPQ) and HPQ Interviews
Study for and take Spring
MCAT
Major 7
Major 10
Matriculate (end of summer)
Major 8
Major 11
Major 9
Major 12
Cluster
Cluster
Volunteer/ clinical/research
Interviews
Notes: Some students will be concerned that this schedule does not give them the FULL year of inorganic
chemistry w/ lab that is usually listed as a pre-requisite for medical schools. Students should know that in order to
place into CHM 171 as a freshman, the student has already demonstrated competency with the material covered in
introductory chemistry. Medical schools strongly discourage students from repeating course work merely to
fulfill general guidelines. Following the CHM 171  CHM 172  CHM 211 BIO 250 is designed to fill in any gaps.
Pros:
 Direct entry to medical school can be less expensive.
 Begin medical career at a slightly younger age.
 No need to spend time to investigate and apply to glide year programs/jobs/activities.
Cons:
 Thesis work, recommendation letters from senior year classes and the improved GPA that is often seen in
senior year will not be a part of application package.
 Besides the academic rigor in this program, student may be at a disadvantage compared to other applicants
who have had more time to build their resumes and gain relevant experience and maturity.
 No time to re-take MCAT if needed.
 Difficult to balance finishing pre-reqs, studying for the MCAT, complete the Health Professions Questionnaire
and Interviews and the application process all at once.
 Limits student participation in study abroad programs.
 Medical school interviews take place during senior year.
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