BIOL 115 Beyond the BS

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Applying early doesn’t matter for graduate school like it does for medical school or vet school.

Back

Basically False

Answer explanation

▫ Basically FALSE – some schools do have rolling admissions but early applications will be considered first and can increase acceptance into a program.

Front

By the time I apply to vet school, I’ll have over 2500 hours of work on a hog farm. The vet school will love that!

Back

Basically False

Answer explanation

▫Basically FALSE – need Veterinary experience in addition to animal care experience.

Front

Employers won’t hire someone who doesn’t have any undergraduate research experience.

Back

Basically False

Answer explanation

▫Basically FALSE – depends on the type of employment but many employers expect to train new employees. Having experience can help you get a job initially.

Front

Even though it’s not a class, I’ll get a letter of reference from the professor (for my medical school application) who is my research director since she knows me so well. That will be fine.

Back

Basically False

Answer explanation

Basically FALSE – Application requirements will specify the type of letters they want.  If they specify professor, it is one who taught you in a course.

Front

Having a summer internship in an industrial setting is the best thing I can do to get a permanent job in that industry later on.

Back

Basically True

Answer explanation

▫Basically TRUE – experience bolsters your resume

Front

I didn’t get admitted to medical school, but I think I’ll apply now to a school of Osteopathic Medicine. Even though my gpa and MCAT scores weren’t quite high enough for regular medical schools, they’ll probably be OK for Osteopathic Medicine.

Back

True

Answer explanation

▫TRUE but DO is becoming more competitive

Front

I should apply to at least 5-7 graduate programs for my PhD.

Back

True

Answer explanation

▫TRUE – could also apply up to 12 in order to find a program that fits for your interests.

Front

I should dress formally for a job interview.

Back

True

Answer explanation

▫TRUE – employers will expect you to dress professionally. While work dress codes may be more relaxed, you want to have the best impression while interviewing.

Front

I should make every contact I can make and take advantage of every lead I can find in my search for a job in biology.

Back

Basically True

Answer explanation

▫Basically TRUE – connections are important. You never know how a connection could work out in your favor.

Front

I should only apply for jobs that I’m certain I want.

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False

Answer explanation

▫FALSE – never know what experience you can gain. You also don't know what can happen once you start a job. You might like it more than expected.