Majors and Course Requirements:
- How do I apply for the PreMed program at IC?
- Is there a PreMed major at Ithaca College?
- Do certain majors have a better chance of getting into medical school than others?
- What should I major in?
- How do I get letters of recommendation from faculty?
- What is a committee letter, and how do I get one?
- Can I include non-Ithaca College letters in my committee letter?
- Are there clubs or organizations that I can get involved in?
- Are there clubs specifically for pre-vet students?
- Are there organizations specifically geared towards students of color?
- What types of grades do I need to be competitive?
- What standardized tests do I need to take?
- How do I prepare for standardized tests?
- What scores should I aim for on standardized tests?
- What extra experiences are medical/dental/vet/PA schools looking for?
- What personal characteristics are medical/dental/vet/PA schools looking for?
- How do I find clinical experiences or shadowing opportunities?
- Do I need to do research?
- What standardized tests do I need to take?
- When do I need to apply?
- What materials will I need when I apply?
- How many Ithaca College students are actually accepted to medical/dental/vet/PA/etc school?
- What schools have IC students been accepted at?
- What are IC students doing now in health care careers?
- What is the estimated cost of applying to medical school?
- I want to take a formal test prep course, but I can’t afford it. What can I do?
- What if I’m not ready to go straight to school after graduation from IC?
- What if I don’t apply to schools until after I leave IC? Will the premed committee still write a letter of recommendation?
- If I have more questions, who should I talk to?