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Jiya
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Should I take a Biological Anthropology college course?
So I want to study Cardiology after I graduate from high school. And, my high school is offering a free online college course, and I am wondering if this would help me improve my application because I want to go to Harvard. Would this help boost my application if I have mid extracurriculars?
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Michelle M.
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Hello, Jiya !
You should take any course that you would like to take, however, I wouldn't exactly relate it to "getting into" Harvard or it being a factor for admissions as you would need to know Harvard's Admission Requirements to better understand what is needed. I don't think an online course at a random college would matter one way or the other.
Harvard has a very low acceptance rate to begin with, about 3.5%, which means that percentage of applications get accepted out of many that apply. Because of how competitive it is to be accepted at Harvard, my advice is to stick with what Harvard requires for a strong application.
For a strong application to Harvard for acceptance, it is expected that you have a GPA from high school of 3.9 - 4.0. It is also expected that applicants had taken Advanced Placement and or International Baccalaureate classes in High School, not online from a college. There is no requirement for your score on your SAT exam, but those that get accepted usually have a score between 1500 - 1600 on their SAT. The application also requires a school report and high school transcript, teacher reports (two letters), a midyear report, a final report, a personal essay, and an application fee of $85. You can get a waiver for the application fee if you are financially eligible and not have to pay it. Harvard also expects to see extracurricular activities, leadership, personal qualities, and community involvement from its applicants.
Although there is no Major for Cardiology in undergraduate school for your Bachelors Degree, you would be expected to have a Major and courses in college on a pre-med type track. Such Majors as Biology, Anatomy, Chemistry would be good for a Bachelors Degree before Medical School. At Harvard for your Bachelors, they have a Major for Integrative Biology, and Neuroscience. Doing a pre-med track, you'd take courses in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and other sciences, with specific requirements often including laboratory work. These would fulfill the requirements for Medical School. You wouldn't get to Cardiology until you pick your specialty in Medical School.
I assume that you already know that Harvard has a Medical School and you can do the entire path at Harvard if that's your plan. My advice is that online Biological Anthropology is interesting, but not any special benefit to you for Harvard acceptance. Increase your extracurriculars and do volunteer work at your local American Heart Association or volunteer at other places connected to community service and science. Get more AP or IB classes in high school into your schedule. Remain taking all of your High School classes on site in person, not online.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
You should take any course that you would like to take, however, I wouldn't exactly relate it to "getting into" Harvard or it being a factor for admissions as you would need to know Harvard's Admission Requirements to better understand what is needed. I don't think an online course at a random college would matter one way or the other.
Harvard has a very low acceptance rate to begin with, about 3.5%, which means that percentage of applications get accepted out of many that apply. Because of how competitive it is to be accepted at Harvard, my advice is to stick with what Harvard requires for a strong application.
For a strong application to Harvard for acceptance, it is expected that you have a GPA from high school of 3.9 - 4.0. It is also expected that applicants had taken Advanced Placement and or International Baccalaureate classes in High School, not online from a college. There is no requirement for your score on your SAT exam, but those that get accepted usually have a score between 1500 - 1600 on their SAT. The application also requires a school report and high school transcript, teacher reports (two letters), a midyear report, a final report, a personal essay, and an application fee of $85. You can get a waiver for the application fee if you are financially eligible and not have to pay it. Harvard also expects to see extracurricular activities, leadership, personal qualities, and community involvement from its applicants.
Although there is no Major for Cardiology in undergraduate school for your Bachelors Degree, you would be expected to have a Major and courses in college on a pre-med type track. Such Majors as Biology, Anatomy, Chemistry would be good for a Bachelors Degree before Medical School. At Harvard for your Bachelors, they have a Major for Integrative Biology, and Neuroscience. Doing a pre-med track, you'd take courses in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and other sciences, with specific requirements often including laboratory work. These would fulfill the requirements for Medical School. You wouldn't get to Cardiology until you pick your specialty in Medical School.
I assume that you already know that Harvard has a Medical School and you can do the entire path at Harvard if that's your plan. My advice is that online Biological Anthropology is interesting, but not any special benefit to you for Harvard acceptance. Increase your extracurriculars and do volunteer work at your local American Heart Association or volunteer at other places connected to community service and science. Get more AP or IB classes in high school into your schedule. Remain taking all of your High School classes on site in person, not online.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
Thank you, this is really helpful.
Jiya
Carole Louis
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Carole’s Answer
I recommend that you take the class. You can learn different perspectives that may help you to understand others better. I am a registered nurse and I took a medical anthropology class in nursing school. It was one of my favorite classes ever and I have doctor of nursing practice. You never know what knowledge and experience that you will gain from this class. Take care!
I will use this advice as I prepare for my career.
Jiya
Kristen Jaccodine
High School School Counselor (Guidance Counselor)
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Kristen’s Answer
Hi Jiya!
It's great that you are looking ahead and asking these important questions! It's fantastic that you have a goal of becoming a cardiologist!
With your goal of becoming a cardiologist, you're first stop after high school is four years of college, where you will earn your Bachelor's Degree. With a plan to attend medical school, your undergraduate studies in college should be in the sciences (you can be a pre-med major). If your high school offers this class for free and you are interested in the subject and feel you can handle the rigor of an online class, then take advantage of it. Conversely, if you are not interested in the topic or do not feel online learning is for you, then do not take the class just because.
Your time in high school, the classes you take, and the activities you are involved in are important. Regardless of your intended major, college admissions officials like students who are well-rounded and who take advantage of different classes and activities that are offered to them. This could be taking the online class you mentioned, or that you're an officer in a club you've been involved in for four years.
The classes you take in high school, involvement in clubs or sports, volunteering, or working, all strengthen your college applications. Then, while you are in college, everything you do there will help prepare you for medical school applications. *Although it's possible, it's unlikely that medical school admission programs will ask for a copy of your high school transcript. When it comes time to apply to medical school, they will ask for your college transcripts and medical exam test scores.
Good Luck!
Take Good Care.
It's great that you are looking ahead and asking these important questions! It's fantastic that you have a goal of becoming a cardiologist!
With your goal of becoming a cardiologist, you're first stop after high school is four years of college, where you will earn your Bachelor's Degree. With a plan to attend medical school, your undergraduate studies in college should be in the sciences (you can be a pre-med major). If your high school offers this class for free and you are interested in the subject and feel you can handle the rigor of an online class, then take advantage of it. Conversely, if you are not interested in the topic or do not feel online learning is for you, then do not take the class just because.
Your time in high school, the classes you take, and the activities you are involved in are important. Regardless of your intended major, college admissions officials like students who are well-rounded and who take advantage of different classes and activities that are offered to them. This could be taking the online class you mentioned, or that you're an officer in a club you've been involved in for four years.
The classes you take in high school, involvement in clubs or sports, volunteering, or working, all strengthen your college applications. Then, while you are in college, everything you do there will help prepare you for medical school applications. *Although it's possible, it's unlikely that medical school admission programs will ask for a copy of your high school transcript. When it comes time to apply to medical school, they will ask for your college transcripts and medical exam test scores.
Good Luck!
Take Good Care.
Thanks, can't wait to put this advice into action!
Jiya
You are welcome! Have an excellent school year!
Kristen Jaccodine
Aulani McGee
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Aulani’s Answer
Hello Jiya,
Thank you for your question, I am happy to help you. You are interested in studying cardiology, that is wonderful! As you are a high school student considering taking a biological anthropology course, certainly this could greatly impact your college applications depending upon the expectations of the college you are applying to. However, while it is highly beneficial this does not ensure successful admittance. Other factors are taken into consideration as well. For instance, your academic performance and your contribution to extracurricular activities. It is important that you make your decision carefully so I have prepared for you a few things to consider concerning potential conflict, effective strategies for time management, as well as effective preparation for academic success as a high school student preparing for college.
Additional Workload and Increased Responsibility
As a high school student your time is very precious and the ultimate goal is ensuring that you have an experience that is not only successful, but also enjoyable and fulfilling. Consider how an additional workload and increased responsibility may overwhelm you and potentially interfere with your academic experience, opportunity for socializing, extracurricular activities, and attending events. While there are a few potential challenges and setbacks it is also important to consider the benefits of enrolling in college coursework as a high school student. For instance, it is a great way to earn early college credit, it provides the opportunity for career exploration, and preparation for college-level coursework. It is crucial to weigh the benefits and potential setbacks and keep them both in mind.
Time Management and Increased Responsibility
College coursework approaches learning differently, requiring self-reliance and independent learning. A change of environment and learning will directly interfere with your time management as your workload is increased, and the time and effort you dedicate to each study (high school and college studies). However, we can again weigh the benefits as there is importance in both ways of learning. As you are exposed to each you will be able to learn and develop time management skills which is highly beneficial for your personal and academic growth. Just be sure to consider the process and its potential challenges, limitations, and how it may interfere with your traditional way of learning as a high school student.
Effective Strategy for Time Management
An effective strategy for time management, I highly recommend that you create a schedule for your everyday. This includes, assignments (keep track of completed and uncompleted assignments), deadlines, courses attending (start and end times of courses), time for study, extracurricular activities, and so forth. You can use a calendar on a digital device or a notebook designed for scheduling. A daily schedule that is specific, flexible, and easy to follow will help guide your focus and prioritization of important tasks. Regularly adjust and schedule for improvement in time management and achieving your goals. To make scheduling more enjoyable, you can decorate with any colors and decorative stickers. Make it your very own!
Effective Preparation for Academic Success
Effective preparation for academic success includes approaching learning with stronger time management, study habits, and learning techniques. As previously mentioned, scheduling coursework and deadlines is highly beneficial and an effective tool for improving time management skills. Effective study habits and learning techniques include engaging in effective reading, detailed note-taking, and research. Centering your attention in these areas is necessary as you are approaching independent learning where there will be extended reading and heavier research. Also, do not hesitate to utilize resources if in any case it is needed: office hours, tutoring, academic advisor, course syllabus, library, and online textbooks. As a result, this will prepare and lead you to greater academic success!
Overall, there are many benefits of taking college courses as a high school student and it can increase your chances of admissions, although not guaranteed. In your case, I would like to mention that biological anthropology may not be a path that will contribute directly to your field of interest but it will introduce you to the human body, evolution, and adaptation. In result, providing you with a great foundation of understanding human biology! If uninterested do not worry, it is not mandatory that you have to take the course. However, if you are still interested in pursuing this course, I strongly encourage that you first ensure your readiness for the challenges of college coursework by considering the potential challenges, limitations, as well as your individual strengths, circumstances, and academic goals before making a final decision.
I hope you are able to find this helpful as well as all of the other answers provided here for you, I wish you success!
Thank you for your question, I am happy to help you. You are interested in studying cardiology, that is wonderful! As you are a high school student considering taking a biological anthropology course, certainly this could greatly impact your college applications depending upon the expectations of the college you are applying to. However, while it is highly beneficial this does not ensure successful admittance. Other factors are taken into consideration as well. For instance, your academic performance and your contribution to extracurricular activities. It is important that you make your decision carefully so I have prepared for you a few things to consider concerning potential conflict, effective strategies for time management, as well as effective preparation for academic success as a high school student preparing for college.
Additional Workload and Increased Responsibility
As a high school student your time is very precious and the ultimate goal is ensuring that you have an experience that is not only successful, but also enjoyable and fulfilling. Consider how an additional workload and increased responsibility may overwhelm you and potentially interfere with your academic experience, opportunity for socializing, extracurricular activities, and attending events. While there are a few potential challenges and setbacks it is also important to consider the benefits of enrolling in college coursework as a high school student. For instance, it is a great way to earn early college credit, it provides the opportunity for career exploration, and preparation for college-level coursework. It is crucial to weigh the benefits and potential setbacks and keep them both in mind.
Time Management and Increased Responsibility
College coursework approaches learning differently, requiring self-reliance and independent learning. A change of environment and learning will directly interfere with your time management as your workload is increased, and the time and effort you dedicate to each study (high school and college studies). However, we can again weigh the benefits as there is importance in both ways of learning. As you are exposed to each you will be able to learn and develop time management skills which is highly beneficial for your personal and academic growth. Just be sure to consider the process and its potential challenges, limitations, and how it may interfere with your traditional way of learning as a high school student.
Effective Strategy for Time Management
An effective strategy for time management, I highly recommend that you create a schedule for your everyday. This includes, assignments (keep track of completed and uncompleted assignments), deadlines, courses attending (start and end times of courses), time for study, extracurricular activities, and so forth. You can use a calendar on a digital device or a notebook designed for scheduling. A daily schedule that is specific, flexible, and easy to follow will help guide your focus and prioritization of important tasks. Regularly adjust and schedule for improvement in time management and achieving your goals. To make scheduling more enjoyable, you can decorate with any colors and decorative stickers. Make it your very own!
Effective Preparation for Academic Success
Effective preparation for academic success includes approaching learning with stronger time management, study habits, and learning techniques. As previously mentioned, scheduling coursework and deadlines is highly beneficial and an effective tool for improving time management skills. Effective study habits and learning techniques include engaging in effective reading, detailed note-taking, and research. Centering your attention in these areas is necessary as you are approaching independent learning where there will be extended reading and heavier research. Also, do not hesitate to utilize resources if in any case it is needed: office hours, tutoring, academic advisor, course syllabus, library, and online textbooks. As a result, this will prepare and lead you to greater academic success!
Overall, there are many benefits of taking college courses as a high school student and it can increase your chances of admissions, although not guaranteed. In your case, I would like to mention that biological anthropology may not be a path that will contribute directly to your field of interest but it will introduce you to the human body, evolution, and adaptation. In result, providing you with a great foundation of understanding human biology! If uninterested do not worry, it is not mandatory that you have to take the course. However, if you are still interested in pursuing this course, I strongly encourage that you first ensure your readiness for the challenges of college coursework by considering the potential challenges, limitations, as well as your individual strengths, circumstances, and academic goals before making a final decision.
I hope you are able to find this helpful as well as all of the other answers provided here for you, I wish you success!
Tanaka Ndoro
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Tanaka’s Answer
If you want to study Cardiology after school then l advise you to take a biology course because it goes well with a person who wants to do Sciences at University
I will use this advice as I prepare for my career.
Jiya
James Constantine Frangos
SOFTWARE ENGINEER SINCE 1972; NUTRITIONIST SINCE 1976.
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James Constantine’s Answer
Good Day Jiya! Harvard approximates the tallest order academically with 3% of current applicants being accepted. The main determinant for admission being the Grade Point Average [GPA], which needs to be between 4.8 and 5.0. This would place a student in the top 1% to 5% of applicants. This requisite holds true whether you study biological anthropology or cardiology. Mid extra-curriculars shall boost your chances of admission to an Ivy League university.
There is a way of eating that vastly improves your Grade Point Average [GPA].
This form of nutritional manipulation can be done without pills. It is done by foods. It can elevate academic results to high distinctions [95%].
Similarly for work performance too. To get high Grade Point Averages and Perform Well at Work, we must adhere to the principles of very good nutritional intakes.
Nourish the Mind!
① No more than 2 hours between meals when studying or working. That ensures a steady supply of nutrients to the cerebellum.
② 33 milliliters per kilogram body weight per day water / green tea is an extremely powerful protective antioxidant.
③ Salads using vegetables like Artichokes, Asparagus, Aubergine, Bamboo shoots, Bean Sprouts, Beet Greens, Broccoli,
Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Capsicum, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chard, Chilis, Chinese Veg Mix, Coffee,
Collards, Courgettes, Cucumber, Dandelion, Endives, Garlic, Green beans, Herbal teas, Herbs, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce,
Marrow, Mushrooms, Okra, Onion, Peppers, Pumpkin, Radishes, Rocket, Soup made from these vegetables, Soy beans,
Spices, Spinach, Sprouts, Squash, Tea, Tomatoes, Tomato juice, Vegetable juice, Zucchini ad libitum.
These are not starchy, but have minerals like magnesium and potassium.
④ Use low glycemic index [GI under 55] carbohydrates up to 100 grams at a meal to ensure that the blood sugar is steady.
[breads, cereals, grains, pasta, fruit, legumes, starchy vegetables] Pumpernickel rye read is perfection like baked beans.
⑤ Use protein foods at each meal, 30 grams to 50 grams to supply amino acids to the brain, to make neurotransmitters.
[lean meat, poultry, crustaceans/fish/shellfish, egg, cheese, milk, yoghurt] Try vegetarian proteins too like peanut paste.
⑥ Approximately 25 grams lipids - highest polyphenol extra-virgin olive oil / olive oil spread / fish oil / cod liver oil.
[Better than Butter / Margarine].
SAMPLE MEAL: 1 SANDWICH MADE WITH BLACK PUMPERNICKEL RYE BREAD, RED SALMON, OLIVE OIL SPREAD, SALAD, BLACK OLIVES MINUS SEEDS; 2 CUPS OF GREEN TEA NO SUGAR.
REFERENCES:-
#1 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16014126/ (Nutrition and student performance at school Howard Taras 1)
#2 https://www.cmich.edu/news/details/how-important-is-nutrition-to-academic-success (How important is nutrition to academic success?)
#3 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5746694/ (Associations between Dietary Intake and Academic Achievement in College Students: A Systematic Review Tracy L Burrows 1, Megan C Whatnall 1, Amanda J Patterson 1, Melinda J Hutchesson 1,*)
#4 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27599886/ (Is there an association between dietary intake and academic achievement: a systematic review T Burrows 1, S Goldman 1, K Pursey 1, R Lim 2)
#5 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5746694/ (Associations between Dietary Intake and Academic Achievement in College Students: A Systematic Review Tracy L Burrows 1, Megan C Whatnall 1, Amanda J Patterson 1, Melinda J Hutchesson 1,*)
#6 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28487248/ (Associations between selected dietary behaviors and academic achievement.)
#7 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36047050/ (Dietary intake and educational outcomes among Australian university students: cross-sectional and longitudinal associations Lena Babaeer 1, 2, Michalis Stylianou 3, Jacqueline L Walker 3, Sjaan R Gomersall 1, 3)
#8 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27015180/ (Dietary Habits Are Associated With School Performance in Adolescents So Young Kim 1, Songyong Sim, Bumjung Park, Il Gyu Kong, Jin-Hwan Kim, Hyo Geun Choi)
#9 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39439747/ (Association Between Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Cognitive Performance Among Adolescent Students From Underdeveloped Cities in Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Study - João Victor Laurindo Dos Santos 1 2, Ingrid Sofia Vieira de Melo 2, Clara Andrezza Crisóstomo Bezerra Costa 2 3, Layanne Cabral de Almeida 2, Dafiny Rodrigues Silva 4, Débora Cavalcante Ferro 1, Déborah Tenório Costa Paula 1, Mateus de Lima Macena 4, Nassib Bezerra Bueno 1, 4)
10 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30810252/ (Higher diet quality in university students is associated with higher academic achievement: a cross-sectional study. M C Whatnall 1 , A J Patterson 1 , T L Burrows 1 , M J Hutchesson 1).
GOD BLESS!
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
There is a way of eating that vastly improves your Grade Point Average [GPA].
This form of nutritional manipulation can be done without pills. It is done by foods. It can elevate academic results to high distinctions [95%].
Similarly for work performance too. To get high Grade Point Averages and Perform Well at Work, we must adhere to the principles of very good nutritional intakes.
Nourish the Mind!
① No more than 2 hours between meals when studying or working. That ensures a steady supply of nutrients to the cerebellum.
② 33 milliliters per kilogram body weight per day water / green tea is an extremely powerful protective antioxidant.
③ Salads using vegetables like Artichokes, Asparagus, Aubergine, Bamboo shoots, Bean Sprouts, Beet Greens, Broccoli,
Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Capsicum, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chard, Chilis, Chinese Veg Mix, Coffee,
Collards, Courgettes, Cucumber, Dandelion, Endives, Garlic, Green beans, Herbal teas, Herbs, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce,
Marrow, Mushrooms, Okra, Onion, Peppers, Pumpkin, Radishes, Rocket, Soup made from these vegetables, Soy beans,
Spices, Spinach, Sprouts, Squash, Tea, Tomatoes, Tomato juice, Vegetable juice, Zucchini ad libitum.
These are not starchy, but have minerals like magnesium and potassium.
④ Use low glycemic index [GI under 55] carbohydrates up to 100 grams at a meal to ensure that the blood sugar is steady.
[breads, cereals, grains, pasta, fruit, legumes, starchy vegetables] Pumpernickel rye read is perfection like baked beans.
⑤ Use protein foods at each meal, 30 grams to 50 grams to supply amino acids to the brain, to make neurotransmitters.
[lean meat, poultry, crustaceans/fish/shellfish, egg, cheese, milk, yoghurt] Try vegetarian proteins too like peanut paste.
⑥ Approximately 25 grams lipids - highest polyphenol extra-virgin olive oil / olive oil spread / fish oil / cod liver oil.
[Better than Butter / Margarine].
SAMPLE MEAL: 1 SANDWICH MADE WITH BLACK PUMPERNICKEL RYE BREAD, RED SALMON, OLIVE OIL SPREAD, SALAD, BLACK OLIVES MINUS SEEDS; 2 CUPS OF GREEN TEA NO SUGAR.
REFERENCES:-
#1 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16014126/ (Nutrition and student performance at school Howard Taras 1)
#2 https://www.cmich.edu/news/details/how-important-is-nutrition-to-academic-success (How important is nutrition to academic success?)
#3 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5746694/ (Associations between Dietary Intake and Academic Achievement in College Students: A Systematic Review Tracy L Burrows 1, Megan C Whatnall 1, Amanda J Patterson 1, Melinda J Hutchesson 1,*)
#4 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27599886/ (Is there an association between dietary intake and academic achievement: a systematic review T Burrows 1, S Goldman 1, K Pursey 1, R Lim 2)
#5 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5746694/ (Associations between Dietary Intake and Academic Achievement in College Students: A Systematic Review Tracy L Burrows 1, Megan C Whatnall 1, Amanda J Patterson 1, Melinda J Hutchesson 1,*)
#6 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28487248/ (Associations between selected dietary behaviors and academic achievement.)
#7 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36047050/ (Dietary intake and educational outcomes among Australian university students: cross-sectional and longitudinal associations Lena Babaeer 1, 2, Michalis Stylianou 3, Jacqueline L Walker 3, Sjaan R Gomersall 1, 3)
#8 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27015180/ (Dietary Habits Are Associated With School Performance in Adolescents So Young Kim 1, Songyong Sim, Bumjung Park, Il Gyu Kong, Jin-Hwan Kim, Hyo Geun Choi)
#9 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39439747/ (Association Between Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Cognitive Performance Among Adolescent Students From Underdeveloped Cities in Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Study - João Victor Laurindo Dos Santos 1 2, Ingrid Sofia Vieira de Melo 2, Clara Andrezza Crisóstomo Bezerra Costa 2 3, Layanne Cabral de Almeida 2, Dafiny Rodrigues Silva 4, Débora Cavalcante Ferro 1, Déborah Tenório Costa Paula 1, Mateus de Lima Macena 4, Nassib Bezerra Bueno 1, 4)
10 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30810252/ (Higher diet quality in university students is associated with higher academic achievement: a cross-sectional study. M C Whatnall 1 , A J Patterson 1 , T L Burrows 1 , M J Hutchesson 1).
GOD BLESS!
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Karin P.
Lecturer, Academic Advisor, Career Coach
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Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany
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Karin’s Answer
Hi Jiya,
You don't study cardiology after graduating from high-school. You first need to earn a bachelors degree in any subject. You can do that at any university, including Harvard, but the acceptance rate at Harvard is of course exceedingly low (3.5%). Many students opt for biology, chemistry or biochemistry for their undergraduate studies, but it could really be anything that interests you. You also need to pass a list of pre-requisite courses before you apply to medical school. Some of those might be part of your undergraduate major. Others might be electives or extra courses. Before you can apply to med schools, you also need to take the MCAT.
If you want to get into Harvard Medical School, you'll need a well-rounded profile including outstanding undergraduate GPA, MCAT, extracurriculars, volunteer work, medical experience, letters of recommendations and essays. I left some links for you below. The first 2 years in medical school are predominantly classroom work. The last 2 years are clinical and you'll rotate through several specialties.
If you match into your desired program on the path to becoming a cardiologist, medical school is followed by a 3-year residency in internal medicine and a 3- to 5-year fellowship in cardiology. Further specializations are possible and require more specialized training.
All that to say, if you are interested in this biological anthropology course, take it. If you are not interested in this course, don't take it. It won't make a difference in your chances to be accepted into Harvard.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-become-cardiologist
https://meded.hms.harvard.edu/admissions-before-you-apply
https://meded.hms.harvard.edu/admissions-selection-factors
https://www.ama-assn.org/medical-students/preparing-residency/cardiovascular-disease-internal-medicine-programs-most
https://www.acc.org/membership/sections-and-councils/prevention-of-cardiovascular-disease-section/resources/fellowship-programs
You don't study cardiology after graduating from high-school. You first need to earn a bachelors degree in any subject. You can do that at any university, including Harvard, but the acceptance rate at Harvard is of course exceedingly low (3.5%). Many students opt for biology, chemistry or biochemistry for their undergraduate studies, but it could really be anything that interests you. You also need to pass a list of pre-requisite courses before you apply to medical school. Some of those might be part of your undergraduate major. Others might be electives or extra courses. Before you can apply to med schools, you also need to take the MCAT.
If you want to get into Harvard Medical School, you'll need a well-rounded profile including outstanding undergraduate GPA, MCAT, extracurriculars, volunteer work, medical experience, letters of recommendations and essays. I left some links for you below. The first 2 years in medical school are predominantly classroom work. The last 2 years are clinical and you'll rotate through several specialties.
If you match into your desired program on the path to becoming a cardiologist, medical school is followed by a 3-year residency in internal medicine and a 3- to 5-year fellowship in cardiology. Further specializations are possible and require more specialized training.
All that to say, if you are interested in this biological anthropology course, take it. If you are not interested in this course, don't take it. It won't make a difference in your chances to be accepted into Harvard.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
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