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how should i get started if i want to be a neurosurgeon?
i’m in 9th grade and is wondering where should i start if i want to get into an ivy league and become a neurosurgeon
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Karissa’s Answer
Take as many AP classes as possible.
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Thirada’s Answer
Hello! I'm not pre-med, but many people in my major are, so I've heard a little bit from my classmates. In the US, being pre-med (in undergrad) comes with coursework, volunteering, clinical hours, and research requirements. Other countries have different requirements for medical school, so I would urge you to look into that first so you can prepare for it. Check the websites of the medical schools you're interested in and see what they consider a strong applicant to be.
For high school, I recommend taking science courses such as biology, chemistry, and physics. If possible, take AP, IB, British A levels or other internationally recognized programs that can give you transfer credit when you go to college. This will save you time, since you're already starting to fulfill some course requirements during high school.
For Ivy league schools, I've never gotten into one, but I've heard that it's important to show you're passionate about something. This means building your own project, leading a student organization, or some other activity. Good grades will not be enough! Try to consult some college counselors for advice about how to get in. If you can, try to talk to someone who works in college admissions to get some insider info.
Another thing I want to mention is that it matters where you go for college. Some places are better than others. For example, I went to university in Boston. Many of my classmates were able to work or volunteer in hospitals nearby, since Boston has several very good hospitals, and many are affiliated with colleges. The hospitals are used to having university students interning as patient care technicians, EMTs, or research assistants. The particular environment in Boston made it easier to get experience in the medical field. There are probably other places that can give you a similar advantage, so I would urge you to look into this.
For high school, I recommend taking science courses such as biology, chemistry, and physics. If possible, take AP, IB, British A levels or other internationally recognized programs that can give you transfer credit when you go to college. This will save you time, since you're already starting to fulfill some course requirements during high school.
For Ivy league schools, I've never gotten into one, but I've heard that it's important to show you're passionate about something. This means building your own project, leading a student organization, or some other activity. Good grades will not be enough! Try to consult some college counselors for advice about how to get in. If you can, try to talk to someone who works in college admissions to get some insider info.
Another thing I want to mention is that it matters where you go for college. Some places are better than others. For example, I went to university in Boston. Many of my classmates were able to work or volunteer in hospitals nearby, since Boston has several very good hospitals, and many are affiliated with colleges. The hospitals are used to having university students interning as patient care technicians, EMTs, or research assistants. The particular environment in Boston made it easier to get experience in the medical field. There are probably other places that can give you a similar advantage, so I would urge you to look into this.
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Katie’s Answer
Ayah,
Hello! That’s a great goal. AP classes are important and will put you in a good position for college. I would like to expand upon that. Grades are absolutely essential as are your scores in the college entrance exams. Do not discredit how much these matter. There are prep classes you can take. I highly recommend one. There are a lot of strategies that are taught that aren’t taught in your high school courses. These colleges also look at your extracurricular activities and volunteer work. This is also very important.
Following college you will have to go to medical school. I recommend going to a college that is affiliated with a medical school and may even offer early acceptance if you maintain your grades. While in medical school you will explore each branch of medicine and rotate through. At this time you will make your final decision about which branch if right for you.
Good luck with everything.
Hello! That’s a great goal. AP classes are important and will put you in a good position for college. I would like to expand upon that. Grades are absolutely essential as are your scores in the college entrance exams. Do not discredit how much these matter. There are prep classes you can take. I highly recommend one. There are a lot of strategies that are taught that aren’t taught in your high school courses. These colleges also look at your extracurricular activities and volunteer work. This is also very important.
Following college you will have to go to medical school. I recommend going to a college that is affiliated with a medical school and may even offer early acceptance if you maintain your grades. While in medical school you will explore each branch of medicine and rotate through. At this time you will make your final decision about which branch if right for you.
Good luck with everything.