For me, the decision to pursue a career in the medical field was as involuntary as the decision to keep my heart beating every day. My passion for the medical field stems from our family tradition of caring for people and has blossomed during my time in high school. My mother was a Licensed Vocational Nurse before working with Child Protective Services and Adult Protective Services, then finally became a Physician Assistant; my father was an Independent Duty Corpsman in...

I waited until my senior year to apply for scholarships. I trusted the online calculator a little too much and thought I was...

Don't be afraid to ask your freshman/sophomore year teachers for recommendations. If you really click with a teacher, ask them! The worst thing that can happen is they say no ...

Be flexible but know when to stand your ground. I applied for a dual admissions program because I knew what career I wanted to go into. If you are certain you want to become a...