Reminder - GMiS STEM Scholarships Deadline - May 1, 2020

Deadline: 11:59 PM PST - May 1, 2020 Graduating High School Seniors, Undergraduate Students and Graduate Students: Don't delay in gathering the necessary documents including official transcripts and faculty letters of recommendation, to submit a complete GMiS STEM Scholarship application. Applicants are invited to visit the GMiS Website for further details on the application requirements, - personal statement, official transcript, resume, faculty letter of recommendation and peer letter of recommendation. GMiS merit-based scholarships range from $500 - $10,000.  These scholarships are offered through the generous contributions from leading Fortune 500 companies, national government agencies, and private donors.  Applicants must demonstrate merit through academic achievement, leadership, service and campus/community engagement. SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY: Hispanic descent and/or demonstrate significant leadership or service within the underserved community; Graduating high school seniors, undergraduate students or graduate students; Pursuing or intending to pursue a science, technology, engineering, math or health-related field of study at an accredited 2-yr or 4-yr college/university in the U.S. or its territories; and Possessing an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). For more information, please visit www.greatmindsinstem.org/scholarships Looking For Additional Academic and Career Support Opportunities! Mastering Virtual Success - GMiS reminds all college students pursuing a STEM field of study to sign-up for One-Month MentorNet! This short, innovative, free, online mentoring platform leverages technology to match STEM students with professionals working in STEM fields.  This is a great tool for online learning and engagement with STEM professionals to rapidly enhance your career readiness and networks! 2020 GMiS Conference - The 2020 GMiS Conference, remains scheduled from October 7 - 10, 2020, at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Click Here for more information on the Conference. Over $4.5 Million in GMiS STEM scholarships awarded to more than 1,500 college students since 2001!

MCAT Updates | Free Online Event

AAMC ANNOUNCEMENT: WHAT’S NEXT?  Kaplan is here to help support you and your students navigate the MCAT test updates and AMCAS submission changes. This email contains a recap of the recent announcement details as well as an invitation for you and your students to attend a free event, “AAMC Announcement: What’s Next?”. MCAT announcement details:  View AAMC’s recent MCAT updates - please note that some incorrect dates and test details were circulated by the AAMC last Friday. The correct details are listed below and are being updated on appropriate websites.  Kaplan’s COVID-19 MCAT FAQ page has been updated.  Three additional test dates have been added:  June 28, 2020 September 27, 2020 September 28, 2020 Test start times:  Morning: 6:30 AM  Afternoon: 12:15 PM Evening: 6:00 PM Registration reopens May 7, 2020  The MCAT testing time has been shortened for the duration of 2020 test dates to accommodate three administrations each testing day. According to the AAMC website, the new structure of the exam will be as follows: Section   2020 updated number of questions 2020 updated timing Previous number of questions  Previous timing  Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems 48 76 minutes 59 (reduction of 11 questions) 95 minutes (reduction of 19 minutes) Break (optional) 10 minutes Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills 48 81 minutes 53 (reduction of 5 questions) 90 minutes (reduction of 9 minutes) Mid-Exam Break (optional) 10 minutes Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems 48 76 minutes 59 (reduction of 11 questions) 95 minutes (reduction of 19 minutes) Break (optional) 10 minutes Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior 48 76 minutes 59 (reduction of 11 questions) 95 minutes (reduction of 19 minutes) Void Question 2 minutes Total Content Time 5 hours 9 minutes Total "Seated" Time Approx. 5 hours and 45 minutes Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28, we will host a free online event for you and your students to help answer questions.  Join one of Kaplan’s expert MCAT teachers, Aeri Kim, as she reviews MCAT updates and answers common questions about the timeline changes and what that means for your students.  AAMC ANNOUNCEMENT: WHAT'S NEXT?  Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00 PM EST   Join this event for answers to your questions. You can view the free event via this VIEWING LINK once the event is live at 6:00 pm.  Please pass this free event link along to your students: STUDENT EVENT REGISTRATION LINK  In this Live Online Discussion, we will cover:  Getting study schedules back on track  Aiming for realistic test dates that get completed applications into schools’ hands as soon as possible, while balancing preparation time  Writing personal statements that stand out from the crowd  Obtaining students’ best possible MCAT scores (amplifying the extra two weeks) And more! As your students consider options, early applicants will likely have the upper hand and other alternatives exist to lift their GPA and/or get a higher MCAT score (e.g., “boost year” to conduct research). I hope you and your students can join us for the free webinar on April 28! Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Petros N. Minasi, Jr. Sr. Director, Pre-Health Programs Kaplan Test Prep kaptest.com/advisors/grad-resources Privacy  |  Unsubcribe  |  View Online This email was sent by: Kaplan Inc. 750 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017, US.

Info Sessions / Q&A for GUSOM Applicants during Covid-19

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WORRY ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE THIS SUMMER... The Elite MCAT Score You Need to Get Into the Med School of Your Dreams is Guaranteed. COVID-19, cancelled classes, stay-at-home orders...we know pre-meds have a lot of unexpected things to worry about this summer.  Fortunately, there's one thing you don't have to worry about - your MCAT score. Altius students average 90th percentile scores on the MCAT.  Compared to other pre-meds, they are over 5X more likely to score in the 99th percentile. This summer, Altius offers students both the comfort that comes from using an MCAT system with a 15-year track record of groundbreaking MCAT scores (mean score = 90th percentile), and a guaranteed minimum 10-Point MCAT Score Improvement. While other parts of life are shutdown, Summer 2020 is the ideal time to focus on the MCAT.  Join hundred of the brightest students from across the country for Altius' Summer Full-Immersion Program.  Put the craziness of life aside and dive into 10 Weeks of Full-Immersion MCAT Prep led by our most elite, most experienced MCAT Mentor.  Available Live Online, or On-Site after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. LEARN MORE Options for Your Unique Circumstance If Summer Full-Immersion isn't your thing, consider our many other prep options to find the one that best suites you.  From budget-friendly courses to admissions guidance to practice tests and self-study resources, we've got you covered. Tight Budget? If your resources are stretched too thin to cover tuition for the Summer Full-Immersion Course, consider our industry-leading Elite MCAT Classroom Course.  Our Elite course always gives you TWICE the instruction as our competitors' lecture-based course, but for HALF the price.  For a limited time, we are offering students impacted by COVID-19 the chance to join this course at or below our cost - only $899. Altius Provides: Online 1-on-1 Mentors who earned 95th - 100th percentile on their own MCAT exams Live, Online Course Instruction The industry's most-concise and most-accurate curriculum 10 Full-length Altius Practice Exams Four AAMC Practice Exams plus the AAMC Section Bank Double Your Money Back Guarantee:  You will improve your score or we'll refund twice the amount you paid for tuition. LEARN MORE Taking MCAT in 2021? Our long-track MCAT prep options deliver higher MCAT scores than any other prep option.  Students who fully complete this program average 515+ on the MCAT -  a full 15 points above the national average.  Enroll now, start studying any time between now and January 2021. Choose from our Summer Long-Track (Summer 2020 start; January 2021 exam), our Fall Accelerated Track (September 2020 start; January 2021 exam) or our Fall Long Track (Fall 2020 start; spring 2021 exam) Pre-Enroll to Save Thousands of Dollars in Tuition Enroll before April 30th and receive roll-back pre-enrollment pricing that will save you thousands of dollars in tuition.  These are the guaranteed best prices anyone will ever receive on 2021 Altius MCAT courses! Course details for the Altius Platinum program include: • 45 private 1-on-1 tutoring sessions • 220+ total hours of live instruction • 70 live classroom sessions • 175 total hours of small-group tutoring • 16 Mastery Sessions to reinforce MCAT science topics •  40 hours of small-group tutoring, homework help, or exam review • FREE Silver Admissions Package  LEARN MORE Self-Study Resources 10 Full-Length MCAT Practice Exams As part of our special no-profit COVID-19 pricing, use coupon code TEST99 to get all ten Altius full-length practice exams for just $99. PURCHASE NOW Self-Paced MCAT Course All the best materials from Altius and the AAMC.  One-year of online access.  Everything you could possibly need to destroy the MCAT on your own or in a study group.  Under special COVID-19 non-profit pricing, normally $1,999, use coupon code SELF399 before April 30th to pay only $399. PURCHASE NOW Medical School Admissions Services 2020 Admissions Cycle All Admissions support, including personal statement review, 1-on-1 advising, full AMCAS review, and mock interviews, are now 25% OFF. GET MORE DETAILS AltiusTestPrep.com, 1234 N. 900 E., Suite 300, Provo, Utah 84604, (435) 671-5783 Unsubscribe Manage preferences

NHMA

Hello:

I hope you are staying safe.

The NHMA College Health Scholars Program will be hosting a virtual pre-health conference on April 16, 2020 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. We will focus on medical, dental, nursing, public health, and graduate science programs and will feature admissions, current graduate students and financial aid experts.

The pre-health conference is free and open to all college students. Please note that students can jump on and off throughout the whole webinar, if needed.

Please share the attached flyer to all of your networks and students.

To view the agenda and register, please visit https://bit.ly/NHMAVirtualConference.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,
NHMA College Health Scholars Program Team

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NHMA College Health Scholars Program

National Hispanic Medical Association

1920 L Street, NW

Washington, D.C. 20036

202-628-5895

www.nhmamd.org/programs/nhma-chsp/

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