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To be a biotechnologist what should I do in high school
A Plan to get into Ivy League as a major in biotechnology
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Core Classes to Prioritize:
- Biology Honors/AP Biology
- Chemistry Honors/AP Chemistry
- Physics (AP if possible)
- AP Calculus (AB or BC)
- AP Statistics (optional but recommended)
- English and Writing (strong writing skills = standout essays!)
Experience:
- Research & Projects. I.e. Start a passion project: Conduct your own experiment at home or in a lab setting (like plant genetics, CRISPR simulations, or enzyme activity).
- Science competitions. I.e. Regeneron Science Talent Search, ISEF (Intel International Science and Engineering Fair), BioGENEius Challenge,
- Try to publish research (even through blogs or school journals).
- Internships & Summer Programs. I.e. MIT RSI (Research Science Institute), Stanford SIMR, Garcia Program @ Stony Brook (Biotech-heavy)
- Volunteer or intern at a university lab, biotech startup, or hospital research center.
Application qualifications:
- SAT/ACT: 1500+ or ACT 34+
- Letters of Recommendation: Build relationships early with STEM teachers and mentors.
- Biology Honors/AP Biology
- Chemistry Honors/AP Chemistry
- Physics (AP if possible)
- AP Calculus (AB or BC)
- AP Statistics (optional but recommended)
- English and Writing (strong writing skills = standout essays!)
Experience:
- Research & Projects. I.e. Start a passion project: Conduct your own experiment at home or in a lab setting (like plant genetics, CRISPR simulations, or enzyme activity).
- Science competitions. I.e. Regeneron Science Talent Search, ISEF (Intel International Science and Engineering Fair), BioGENEius Challenge,
- Try to publish research (even through blogs or school journals).
- Internships & Summer Programs. I.e. MIT RSI (Research Science Institute), Stanford SIMR, Garcia Program @ Stony Brook (Biotech-heavy)
- Volunteer or intern at a university lab, biotech startup, or hospital research center.
Application qualifications:
- SAT/ACT: 1500+ or ACT 34+
- Letters of Recommendation: Build relationships early with STEM teachers and mentors.
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Nadine’s Answer
Core Classes to Prioritize:
- Biology Honors/AP Biology
- Chemistry Honors/AP Chemistry
- Physics (AP if possible)
- AP Calculus (AB or BC)
- AP Statistics (optional but recommended)
- English and Writing (strong writing skills = standout essays!)
Experience:
- Research & Projects. I.e. Start a passion project: Conduct your own experiment at home or in a lab setting (like plant genetics, CRISPR simulations, or enzyme activity).
- Science competitions. I.e. Regeneron Science Talent Search, ISEF (Intel International Science and Engineering Fair), BioGENEius Challenge,
- Try to publish research (even through blogs or school journals).
- Internships & Summer Programs. I.e. MIT RSI (Research Science Institute), Stanford SIMR, Garcia Program @ Stony Brook (Biotech-heavy)
- Volunteer or intern at a university lab, biotech startup, or hospital research center.
Application qualifications:
- SAT/ACT: 1500+ or ACT 34+
- Letters of Recommendation: Build relationships early with STEM teachers and mentors.
Essays:
- What first sparked your curiosity?
- Have you faced a challenge in this journey?
- How does biotech tie into your identity, values, or long-term goals?
- Biology Honors/AP Biology
- Chemistry Honors/AP Chemistry
- Physics (AP if possible)
- AP Calculus (AB or BC)
- AP Statistics (optional but recommended)
- English and Writing (strong writing skills = standout essays!)
Experience:
- Research & Projects. I.e. Start a passion project: Conduct your own experiment at home or in a lab setting (like plant genetics, CRISPR simulations, or enzyme activity).
- Science competitions. I.e. Regeneron Science Talent Search, ISEF (Intel International Science and Engineering Fair), BioGENEius Challenge,
- Try to publish research (even through blogs or school journals).
- Internships & Summer Programs. I.e. MIT RSI (Research Science Institute), Stanford SIMR, Garcia Program @ Stony Brook (Biotech-heavy)
- Volunteer or intern at a university lab, biotech startup, or hospital research center.
Application qualifications:
- SAT/ACT: 1500+ or ACT 34+
- Letters of Recommendation: Build relationships early with STEM teachers and mentors.
Essays:
- What first sparked your curiosity?
- Have you faced a challenge in this journey?
- How does biotech tie into your identity, values, or long-term goals?