ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program opportunity at Homestretch

This forwarded message has been shared with all 1st, 2nd and 3rd year Arts & Sciences majors, registered in CAVLink, who selected industry preferences potentially related to the following opportunity:

 Paid Summer Internship

Work with homeless children and families in Northern Virginia

Agency: Homestretch Transitional Housing Program

              Position: Youth Services Intern                                             

About Homestretch:  Homestretch is a comprehensive transitional housing agency that serves homeless families with children under age 18 in Northern Virginia. Homestretch families receive subsidized housing while working toward self-sufficiency, family stability, and permanent housing. Homestretch maintains a strong focus on homeless children, as the program's ultimate goal is to break the cycles of poverty, abuse, and low self-esteem so the children will develop into caring and productive adults, better equipped to raise the next generation.

Internship Project Areas:  Child/Youth Services

Internship Main Duties: Assist the Child Services Program, including but not limited to:  

Summer picnic and "Operation Backpack": Homestretch sponsors a summer picnic for client families, during which backpacks and school supplies are distributed to all school-age children. The intern will work with volunteers to secure supplies, stuff backpacks, and organize distribution of the backpacks and school supplies at the picnic; the intern will also organize family activities and work with volunteers at the picnic. The picnic will take place on Tuesday, July 17^th  from 6:30-830PM.

Educational and social services support: The intern will help attend to the health, mental health, educational, and recreational needs of Homestretch children. Such activities include enrolling children in a wilderness sleep-away camp in rural Virginia, local day camps, recreational programs, and summer school programs.The intern will also help facilitate a back-to-school clothing drive where every child is provided with new clothing and shoes to start off the new school year! 

Commitment:   Full-time, 35 hrs/week for eight weeks between early June and early August (dates TBA)

Eligibility:  Currently enrolled undergraduate student returning to college in Fall 2012

Salary:  $2,750 (funded through the ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program)

Send cover letter and resume to:  Homestretch Youth Services Internship

            E-mail: elena@homestretch-inc.org

Fax:  703-237-4540     Phone:  703-237-2035 x128

See attached flyer for more information

National Alliance of Research Associates Programs (NARAP)

Interested in summer and post-bac year opportunities in clinical research? Check out the following flyers for Research Associate Programs and Chief Research Associate for more information.

VMRCVM Annual Open House

Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine- Annual Open House on Saturday, March 31st from 10 am - 3 pm.

See the attached brochure for more information

The U.Va Pre-Vet society is arranging a group to participate in this open house. For inquiries about transportation with the group please contact Elizabeth at ecr9e@virginia.edu.   

Interviewing Program Opportunities

A special thank you for all those who applied for our Mock Interviewing Program. It truly is a great opportunity to help prepare you for a health professions school interview. If you missed the March 14th deadline or did not apply, there are some other opportunities coming up to help you learn more information about interviews and the health professions interview process. 

1- Interviewing Tips from University of Michigan Medical School Admissions Director
Monday, April 2nd, 2012 from 5:00- 6:00 pm in Bryant Hall
Come learn about interviewing for health professions school programs from an experienced medical school admissions director!

2- Health Profession School Interview PanelMonday, April 9, 2012 from 5:00- 6:00 PM in Bryant Hall
The panel will consist of students in the current application cycle and members of the admissions offices for programs related to the health professions discussing interview preparation. Cornell, UVA, and University of Chicago admissions interviewing processes will be included.
Members of the Panel Include:
Scott Butler- 2011/2012 Medical School Applicant
Patrick Grube- 2011/2012 Dental School Applicant
Dr. Beth Bailey- Director of Admissions for the University of Virginia Medical School
Lori Nicolaysen- Assistant Dean of Admissions at Weill Cornell Medical College

Bridge Year Essays & Workshop

It is getting to be that time of year where Health Professions applicants are deciding if they want to apply to their respective schools now or take a bridge year. Starting today, there will be a series of essays from fellow peers about they choices they made regarding bridge years and applying to Health Professions schools. Read the first attached essay HERE. 

Combined with the bridge year essays, there will be another Bridge Year Workshop on Tuesday, March 27 from 5:00-6:30 PM in the Bryant Hall Recruiting Room. This sessions is inteneded for individuals who are considering or have decided to take a bridge year or years between their undergraduate education and applying for health professions school. We will discuss the common myths behing the bridge year(s) and the best way to utilize the time. In addition, students will also have the opportunity to review mock health professions school applications to learn how to asses one's candidacy and what may be the best bridge year choice for them. Students will also review a health professions resume and learn about the bst ways to highlight their unique clinical, shadowing, or other work and activities. This is a repeat of the Bridge Yar Program that was offered on October 27th.  

Calculating Science GPA

Depending on which Health Professions Field you wish to enter, different courses are included in the science GPA.

The Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS)

- Does NOT include math in its science GPA calculation:

Science GPA= Animal Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Genetics, Physics, and Physiology

Non- Science GPA= English, Math, Statistics, Humanities, Social Science, Speech/Communications

American Dental Education Association (ADEA AADSAS)

- Calculates two science GPA's:

1- BCP (biology- chemistry- physics)

2- Total Science (BCP + math and other natural sciences)

Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS)

- Does not include Math in the Science GPA. You can find more information about the PharmCAS GPAs at http://www.pharmcas.org/applicants/gpa.htm

The Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS)

- Calculates a science GPA as well as a combined science & math GPA:

Science GPA- all anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry, and physics courses

Combined Science & Math GPA- includes all courses in the Science GPA, plus math

The following courses are classified as "OTHER SCIENCE" by PTCAS. These courses are NOT included in the PTCAS Science or Combined Science and Match GPAs. For a complete list of course examples for each PTCAS subject, go to http://www.ptcas.org/Coursework.html

OTHER SCIENCE: Agriculture, Astronomy, Bioethics, Biological Anthropology, Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering, Forestry, Geology, Meteorology, Physical Geography, Physical Anthropology, Teaching Science

PTCAS staff attempt to verify the correct Course Subject was selected based on the course title and department that offered the course. Staff do not review course catalogs or descriptions to make a determination. There are some nuances to the classification process. If an applicant is unsure about what category to use, they should contact PTCAS staff for guidance.

 For more information about PTCAS GPA calculations, please visit http://www.ptcas.org/GPAs.html

American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Applciation Service (AACOMAS)

- Does not include math in the science GPA. You will find more information about the AACOMAS GPAs at the PDF version of the 2012 AACOMAS Application Instructions: http://www.aacom.org/Documents/AACOMASInstructions.pdf

Science GPAs- include Biology/Zoology, Biochemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Other Science, and Physics.

Non-science GPAs- include Behavioral Science, English, Math, and Other Non-science

Clinical science classes would be classified on case by case basis. Using the examples provided, classes like Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Microbiology would be classified as Chemistry and Biology respectively.

Optometry Centralized Application Service (OptpmCAS)

- Calculates numerous GPAs.The GPAs and hours will be summarized by academic year within undergraduate (freshman through senior year), post baccalaureate, and graduate work as well as summarized by area of study. There will also be a running total GPA for each academic year that will add all coursework together for an overall total GPA. The GPAs that will be calculated are:

• Overall
• Freshman
• Sophomore
• Junior
• Senior
• Post Baccalaureate
• Graduate
• GPAs by course subject:

• Biology/Life Science
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Physics
• BCP Totals
• Other Sciences
• Math
• English
• Psychology
• Other General

American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)  

Applicants are responsible for classifying courses based strictly on the  primary content of the course regardless of the department that the course was taken in.  For a general guide of course classifications please visit: https://www.aamc.org/students/download/181694/data/amcas_course_classification_guide.pdf. 

In the event that an applicant is unable to comfortably classify a course, we suggest that the applicant refer to the description of the course on the school’s Web site.

Keep in mind that applications will never be placed on hold or returned for incorrect course classifications.  Once AMCAS processing is complete, applicants must review their Course Work data including course classification. If an applicant disagrees with any changes made by AMCAS, the applicant is responsible for submitting an Academic Change Request within 10 days of the date AMCAS processing has been completed.  When submitting the Academic Change Request they should be able to provide justification of the classification by providing a link to the course description on the school’s Web site.

American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine Application Service (AACPMAS) 

- A complete list of other science courses, as well as courses for all of the various content areas, can be found within the FAQ section on the AACPMAS application page or try this link:  https://portal.aacpmas.org/applicants2012/faq/faq_coursesubjects.html. 

Other science courses include:

Archaeology
Astronomy
Biomechanics
Biotechnology
Chiropractic
Electronics
Engineering
Epidemiology
Exercise Physiology
Geology
Kinesiology
Medical Technology
Meteorology
Natural Science
Nutrition
Pharmacy
Physical Anthropology
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Radiology
Sports Medicine 

* Like AMCAS, AACPMAS also considers course categories based on course content rather than the department offering the course.

Pre-Optometry Club March General Meeting

Tuesday, March 20th in Clark 102
8PM

Come join us for a special guest: a Kaplan Rep who will review OAT Study tips! We will discuss upcoming elections, club updates, and optometry-related opportunities as well.

Contact Maera A. (maa3t) or Matt A. (mha8hf) to join the listerve or for any other questions.