Tuition-free Summer MCAT Course & 2025 Examinee Head Start Program

Hello Everyone,

Altius has two very exciting MCAT opportunities for pre-meds this July/ August:

1. FREE Summer Boost Camp MCAT Course, With Purchase of Materials.
   

      Ideal for summer 2024 examinees who want to boost their MCAT score.

• Classes: Fifteen (15) 2.5-Hour Live Classes; 3X/week July 23 – Aug 22
• Ten (10) Interactive, Problem-Based Sessions
• Five (5) Online Small Group Tutoring Sessions
• Curriculum: Materials will be required to be purchased to be enrolled in this course. $99 for all of Altius Materials, Optional, $399 for all of Altius and AAMC Materials
• Classes begin July 23rd. Enrollment capped at first 50 students. Register for free here. (those who are not chosen for the Boost Camp course, they will be automatically entered into the Head Start Program)

2. FREE MCAT Head Start Program
   Ideal for 2025 examinees who want a higher score and a major advantage over the competition:

• Attend classes and seminars this summer designed to jump start your MCAT prep experience and give you a solid leg up on the competition.
• Here’s a sneak peek at some of the classes being offered:
• How to Expertly Balance School, ECs, and MCAT Prep
• MCAT Deep Dive: Everything you need to know about the MCAT + taking a Half-Length Exam
• Insider Secrets: How to craft the perfect med school Personal Statement (according to real ADCOMs)
• 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before the MCAT: Q+A with 515+ MCAT scorers
• Seminars begin July 25th. Register for free here.

Jeremiah Mace

Regional Director, East Region

Altius Test Prep

Cell: (385)335-3813

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Virtual Open House, Tues 7/16, Rutgers University Masters in Biomedical Science

 

Balance 180 Hands-On Learning Opportunity

Balance 180 Summer Camp provides a great learning experience for student volunteers. All of our volunteers work 1-1 or 2-1 with the participating campers in various activities, including gymnastics time, crafts, and games. The athletes have a variety of disabilities, including Autism, Down Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, and Cerebral Palsy, among others. The camp will be offered from July 8th to July 26th and will be held Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can sign up for any shifts or days, as your schedule allows!

Summer camp provides a wonderful, fun experience for both our athletes and volunteers.

Please fill out the following Google Form to sign up and we will follow up with next steps: https://forms.gle/nL4gBymjqtREhypE9

Invitation to MD/MPH Informational Session at the University of Miami

 

AdventHealth University PA Program Virtual Information Session

 

Dr. J's Summer Orgo Prep

Many Organic Chemistry professors, myself included, agree that the biggest reason that a student will struggle in Organic Chemistry stems from being underprepared, despite having completed their General Chemistry course successfully. And being underprepared for Organic Chemistry comes in a variety of forms:

• Not retaining key content from General Chemistry.
• Approaching the course with the expectation of memorizing everything.
• Assuming that the content of the course comes in discrete units, separated in time.
• Having a fixed mindset, rather than a growth mindset.

Any one of these things can be disastrous for a student, and many of us Organic Chemistry professors try to “fix” those things at the beginning of the course. But the truth is, it’s incredibly challenging for a student to change their ways once classes begin for the term. After classes begin, students simply don’t have the time, and they often feel that the stakes are too high to try something different. That’s where Summer Orgo Prep comes in. Summer Orgo Prep is designed to get students ready for their Organic Chemistry course, in the weeks before classes begin. That’s when students have time, and that’s when the stakes are low for students. And to do so, Summer Orgo Prep helps fix the above issues:

• Summer Orgo Prep fills in gaps in key content from General Chemistry
• Summer Orgo Prep shows students how their success in Organic Chemistry is all about learning/understanding concepts, rather than rote memorization
• Summer Orgo Prep shows students how the content throughout the course is cumulative, rather than coming in discrete units.
• Summer Orgo Prep helps students develop a growth mindset for the course.

Furthermore, Summer Orgo Prep goes on to give students a leg up when it comes to some of the most important new concepts and problem-solving skills they’ll learn in their actual Organic Chemistry course. And it does all of this at a level that’s very accessible to students. That’s where my 23 years of experience as an Organic Chemistry professor at Elon University, and my 10 years of experience as a published textbook author become so valuable.

More information can be found on the Summer Orgo Prep website.

Regular price for 1-year enrollment is $34.99. But UFL students receive $10 off, bringing the enrollment cost down to $24.99 for the year. Just use the following coupon code: UFL-prehealth-2024

Health Buddies: A Unique Pre-Health Community Service Opportunity!

Looking for fully remote, health centered,  volunteer service hours with flexible scheduling? Health Buddies is the program for you! 

Being diagnosed with a chronic disease can feel isolating. The Health Buddies program through Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay uses companionship as medicine for those that are diagnosed with chronic illnesses. Health Buddies Volunteers commit to 2-3 phone calls per week for 12 weeks with a single client. Your Health Buddies team will provide you with the training necessary to guide you through the 12 weeks. You will have the opportunity to provide companionship as medicine to your client and help them break through the feelings of isolation and loneliness. Additionally, with the help of your Health Buddies' Team, you will be able to guide your client to community resources that they may need to empower themselves, such as food, transportation, and medical equipment.  

Health Buddies have been working with college students over the past four years of our program, and from that have earned the "Program of Distinction" title from the organization Generations United. 

Participating in the Health Buddies program will allow you to be involved in a unique experiential learning opportunity where you provide valuable support to seniors by providing much needed companionship, a connection to community resources, and encouraging participants to follow their doctors' recommendations. This program not only allows you to make a meaningful impact but also provides you with firsthand experience in patient interaction and health advocacy. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to our community while gaining invaluable experience that will set you apart in your professional school applications.

Ready to make impact? Click here to register to become a Health Buddy today! 

Questions? Reach out to Aria, the Health Buddies Program Manager, at agarling@seniorsinservice.org, or 813-492-8931.