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I want to be a medical neuroscientist, working in pediatrics.
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Does choosing a certain major lesson your chances of admission?
I wrote my personal statement on neuroscience, but I applied as a Philosophy major to UNLV. UNLV doesn't have a Neuroscience major, but they have it as a minor. Did I lesson my chance of admission to UNLV because of my personal statement and major choice?
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What is the difference between a college major and minor?
I'm considering universities and I was sure I wanted to major in neuroscience, but one of my desired schools only has a neuroscience minor. I'm not sure what the differences are and how having a minor versus major degree will affect my career options.
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Can I take both a pre-med and pre-vet track?
I was leaning towards pre-med in the beginning, but now I'm interested in being a veterinarian. I saw someone on social media doing both, but I didn't know that was possible.
Edit: I know I want to be a neuroscience major.
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What do I put for activity description for hospice?
My mother was on hospice for a year and I was her caretaker. I fed, bathed, gave medication and assisted with the bathroom. Do I list it on college applications just like that or reword it?
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How important of extracurriculars for colleges?
I don't have many, at most 4 or 5. Does have a big impact on my acceptance chances?
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Can I put a free course on college application as a curricular?
I participated in a free high school neuroscience course from the University of Toronto. We had online sessions for over 2 or 3 months, but no homework. Would I be able to put this on an application?
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Can you put a taking care of a hospice family member on applications?
I haven't did a passion project and I'm in the summer before my senior year, I have an idea (maybe) on one but it's too late to show time commitment and stuff like that on it right? That's what I was told. But my mother got extremely sick last year and was on hospice for almost half of my...
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What should do for my interest in neuroscience while in high school?
I was thinking of creating a neuroscience club out side of school, but I'm not sure how to go about that. I'm about to volunteer at a hospital, and hold neuroscience sessions to learn/ teach about neuroscience. What are some things I can do to increase my knowledge and put on an application....
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What are some good questions to ask a psychiatrist/ neuroscientist What are some good questions to ask people in the neuro-field?
I'm in the process of making decisions about my future and have an informational interview, I want to make the best of it.