High School Timetable
It is never too early to begin planning your career and exploring all the options available. As you begin your search, be sure to contact your AHEC for counseling, enrichment opportunities, and other resources for future health professional. Keep in mind that colleges look for challenging coursework, a strong GPA, and involvement in extracurricular activities, such as volunteer work and sports.

Academic Preparation Links
Advanced Placement Program
Collegeboard.com makes it easier to have a successful experience preparing for and applying to college
Graduate Record Examinations
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) and the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT)
Preparing for college - useful information about your academic, college, and career options
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

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Study/Test Sites
Dental Admission Testing Program
EssayPrep – Writing an effective essay
Kaplan Educational Centers
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) Practice Site

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Career Exploration
CareerZone – A product of the New York State Department of Labor
Explore Health Careers- A free online health careers resource for students and advisors
Healthcare Career Resource Center- This medical career finder can help you identify health care occupations that may be right for you

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Financial Aid and Scholarships
College Loan Corporation – Financial aid loans and financial aid process
FAFSA – The place to start, complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid
FastWeb – Free search of database. Fill out your profile and see which scholarships you may be eligible for
Federal Student Aid – US Department of Education, the largest source of student aid in America
FinAid – Free scholarship search. Information on all types of financial aid
Scholarships.com - Free college scholarship search and financial aid resources
The College Board Fund Finder – Financial aid information and search
The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
The Student Guide - The Student Guide is the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of student financial aid available through the Department's Federal Student Aid Office

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Loan Repayment Programs
Indian Health Service - Provides for the repayment of health professions educational loans for a two-year service obligation
National Health Services Corps - The NHSC has a number of exciting opportunities available for health professions students
National Institute of Health - NIH offers repayment programs to intramural (NIH employees) and extramural (grantees and awardees) investigators

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Armed Services Health Professions
Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program
US Army Medical Corps: Explore the many health related careers with the US Army
Medical Department Accessions Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program: The US Navy health professions scholarship program

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New York State Colleges, Universities and Community Colleges
Information on NYS colleges, universities, and community colleges - Shows all degree-granting institutions in New York State (select: ORIS Institution File 2002)
University of the State of New York State Education Department, Office of Higher Education

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Health Career Decision Making
Association of American Medical Colleges– “Considering a Career in Medicine” Find out what doctors do and how to prepare for a career in medicine
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Jobstar Guide to Health Careers
The Princeton Review – Career Information
US Department of Labor – Choosing a Career

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Information About Specific Health Careers
CareerZone– A product of the New York State Department of Labor
ChooseNursing.com
Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing– A list of accredited nursing schools in the US (Select Education-Schools of Nursing)
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
AAMC Aspiring Docs

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Additional Health Career Resources
American Dental Association
American Medical Student Association
Health Career Resource Center
New York State Department of Labor CareerZone
Preparing for a Career in Medicine, Dentistry, Podiatry, Optometry, Veterinary, and Chiropractic Medicine
The National Students’ Nurses Association
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook

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Career Preparation
Jobweb
Career toolbox which covers creating a resume, building a cover letter and helpful tips on acing an interview

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