It’s great to see your interest in Public Health. The following planner will provide you with a checklist of tasks you can follow to prepare for admission to American universities. We suggest that you start with the planner in your first year of high school, but remember that each person is unique and colleges know this very well. Don’t worry about falling behind, just do your best.
Let's validate your interest
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Visit job sites to learn about common jobs that people with a Public Health specialization can work in.
- Drug Safety Coordinator
- Medical Administrator
- City Epidemiologist
- Addiction Management Physician
Validate your interest in analyzing and calibrating health decisions
- Do you want to answer your friends and family's questions about vaccines?
- You want to analyze the contents of a nearby pond
Confirm that you can describe yourself with these words
- Helpful
- Persuasive
- Analytical
Let's do the basic academic work
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School Year - Courses for Specialization
- Algebra
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
School Year - Basic Secondary School Courses
- 5 years of English
- 5 years of History
- 5 years of Science
- 3 years of Arts
- 5 years of Mathematics
Let's make sure we meet the requirements for all schools
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English language test
- Choose the TOEFL or IELTS exam
- Get the specific test prep book & Work on each section
- Watch TED Talks on Build Comfort with Accent
- Try to summarize the Wikipedia articles for composition
Standardized Testing
- Choose the SAT or ACT
- Schedule the test so that, if necessary, you can take it again
- Prepare for the SAT with Khan Academy and ACT from their website
- Take at least 3 practice exams
Excel in your field of expertise
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AP or MATEM courses
- AP Biology
- AP Statistics
- AP Chemistry
Advanced Courses
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Mental Health and Psychology
Expand your Horizons
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Extracurricular activities
- Biology Olympiad
- Biology Club President
- STEM Tutoring
Activities outside of school
- Help local government with vaccine awareness campaign
- Educate the community about healthy food options
- Organization of Weight Control and Healthy Eating Habits Workshops
The steps when it is time to concentrate on admission
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Narrow your Focus
- Research colleges on websites like US News
- Choose schools that align with your values
- Create a list by comparing the average student profile with yours
- Additional training based on climate, location, alumni and financial requirements
- Create a shortlist of up to 12 schools
- Choose a school for early decision
Avoid deadline pressure by preparing ahead of time
- Prepare personal statement
- Talk to teachers about your interest and work
- Ask teachers if they would write letters of recommendation
The final stretch
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Allocate enough time
- Plan a schedule for each application
- Answer School-Specific Supplemental Essay Questions
- Check your responses
- Have an adult who can review everything before sending it
Immigration is an established process
- Get the I-20 form
- Fill out the DS-160 form
- Obtain the financial statements necessary to show the availability of funds
- Be confident and honest in the Visa interview
I hope you find this checklist useful as you prepare for your admission. Please be sure to share your comments and questions. Also, check back frequently as we are busy creating various customization tools and smart algorithms to make it easy and hassle-free to manage your application process.
