General Information for ALL Pre-Professional Students:

Center for Pre-Professional Advising Ambassadors Pre-Professional Ambassadors are a select group of students from different majors and career interest who are dedicated to the positive promotion of pre-professional studies at Purdue. Ambassadors communicate their knowledge of what it is like to be a pre-professional student at Purdue with prospective students and their families. Ambassadors serve as an essential component for recruiting efforts. To learn more or apply, visit https://purdue.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6hPvFiU43eALwNf Deadline is September 17, 2014

Academic Success Center Peer Success Coaching Program Students who are interested in a paid leadership position with flexible hours and opportu-nities to gain experience in 1-on-1 communication, peer accountability, and academic/life skills development are wanted to participate in this program. The goal of the Peer Success Coaching program is to offer students peer support as they transition into college and the rigorous academic environment at Purdue. For More Information about the position or the program, please contact Katie Dufault at kdufault@purdue.edu or 765-494-8720. Details, including the position description, will also be updated online at: http://www.purdue.edu/studentsuccess/academic/consultation/apptform.html

The Indiana House of Representative Republican Internship Program is accepting applications until October 31st for paid internships in their Member Services, Communica-tions, Technology and Policy Departments and provides an opportunity to be an active participant in the legislative process. To learn more about this opportunity visit: http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/intern.html

Center for Pre-Professional Advising Young Hall, 4th Floor 765-496-2690

preprofessional@purdue.edu

www.purdue.edu/preprofessional Online appointment scheduling now available: https://webapps.krannert.purdue.edu/kap/calendar/

Law

IU School of Law Admissions Rep

A representative from IU’s McKinney Law School will be on campus to meet with students on Wednesday, November 5th from 10:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity for students interested in law to discuss course selection, GPA, ask admissions questions and learn more about IU McKinney. Schedule an appointment today at https://doodle.com/bgrinqd74xhy8pmd Times fill up quickly so schedule your appointment as soon as possible. Be advised: all in-teractions with students are tracked so be professional! Mock LSAT A FREE mock LSAT will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2014 in Chicago. This is a great opportunity for students preparing for the upcoming exam to gauge their readiness. Once registered, additional details will be sent two weeks before the mock exam. For more information go to http://email.jmls.edu/diversity/mock-lsat/2014/pre-law-advisors/email.html Visit IU McKinney Save the Date: IU McKinney’s Program on Law and State Government will present its an-nual Fellowship Symposium on Friday, September 19. This year’s topic is " In Our Back-yard: State Governments Respond to Sex Trafficking of Children." The day-long event will highlight the scholarship of law students Carlos Gonzalez and Chelsea Shelburne, feature nationally known experts on this subject, and will conclude with a complimentary reception from 4 to 5 p.m. Visit http://mckinneylaw.iu.edu/events/current.cfm?eid=227 to learn more.

CLEO: College Scholars Program The Ultimate Preparation to Help You Become a More Competitive Law School Applicant!

Designed to identify, motivate and prepare students for a career in the legal profession. Committed students can learn how to successfully navigate the law school admission pro-cess and underwrite their success in law school by participating in the College Scholars pro-gram.

Learn about this exciting program by visiting: http://www.cleoscholars.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=495&parentID=483&nodeID=2

Pre-Medicine & Pre-Health

Meet one-on-one with a representative from IU School of Medicine’s Office of Admissions

A member of the admissions staff will be at Purdue monthly beginning September 18. To schedule an individual appointment, visit https://doodle.com/97yz2k7gi45cwbqe

Dates : 9/18/14, 10/16/14, 11/13/14, 1/29/15, 2/26/15, 3/26/15, 4/23/15

Dates/times fill up quickly so schedule your appointment as soon as possible. Be advised: all interactions with students are tracked so be professional!

The Official Guide to the MCAT Exam (MCAT2015), Fourth Edition now available!

This book has everything students need to know about the MCAT2015 exam including: what to expect on test day, the updated MCAT2015 exam content, details on how the exam is scored, 120 practice questions and solutions (30 questions in each of the four sections of the MCAT exam). Written by the developers of the MCAT exam, tips on how to prepare for the exam and information on holistic admissions.

Available at www.aamc.org/officialmcatguide2015

APTA Physical Therapy Virtual Fair Pre-Physical Therapy Student Recruitment Fair, September 16-17, 2014.

Advisors and students are invited to register for a free Physical Therapy Virtual Fair, spon-sored by the American Physical Therapy Association, scheduled on September 16 and 17! The fair will give individuals interested in physical therapy careers the opportunity to chat with DPT programs from across the country, ask questions from the comfort of their own computer, and get tips on how to best prepare for the DPT admissions process.

We invite you to register in advance for this free event at http://www.careereco.com/Events/APTA/

Learn more about the fair at www.apta.org/PhysicalTherapyEducationVirtualFair/

Save the date!

Health Careers Fair Monday March 9, 2015 More Details Coming Soon

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Pre-Medicine & Pre-Health

Pre-SOMA Conference UP-KYCOM The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine partnering with University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (UP-KYCOM) to host the Fall 2014 Pre-SOMA Conference on Saturday, October 18, 2014. This conference brings together a number of Osteopathic Medical Schools to highlight their history and commitment to rural and Appalachia medicine. Osteopathic Medical Schools have led the way in these areas and are highly regarded for their training and educa-tion of future physicians.

This interactive conference is designed especially for aspiring pre-medical students. The events are designed as a way to promote Osteopathic Medicine and awareness of the many opportunities that come with being an Osteopathic Physician. A number of Osteo-pathic Medical Colleges’ admission officers will be in attendance at the event.

Visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-soma-conference-at-up-kycom-tickets-12846092007 for more information.

National Association of Medical Minority Educators, Inc. The National Association of Medical Minority Educators will be hosting their national con-ference in Indianapolis September 20th. Health professions faculty and admission repre-sentatives will be on hand to speak with prospective students during a student development program and recruitment fair. This is a free opportunity to meet with school representa-tives from around the country. Visit http://nammenational.org/meetings-events/namme-2014/program-information/student-development-program/ to learn more and/or to regis-ter for the event.

When?: Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 10:00 am – 5:00pm (EDT)

Where?: JW Marriott Indianapolis; 10 S West St; Indianapolis, IN

Upcoming Campus Events:

Pre-Dent Club Callout: Wednesday September 10, 2014 at 6:00-6:30 pm in Lilly G-458 For students interested in exploring dentistry as a profession. As an organization we have a yearly trip to IU School of Dentistry, we conduct service projects and fundraisers, facilitate the dissemination of pre-dental information regarding internships, workshops, admissions; we provide network-ing opportunities with dental students and local dentists, and we bring in lecturers of inter-est to pre-dental audiences. We welcome all majors and interests!

Pre-PA Club Callout: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 7 pm in BRNG 1230 If you are considering attending a Physician Assistant program in the future, please join us at the Pre-Physician Assistant Club Callout Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 7pm in BRNG 1230! We will be introduc-ing the new exec members, explaining the Pre-PA Club activities, and giving you a chance to ask any questions that you might have. Hope to see you then!

F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences trains, educates and prepares uniformed services health professionals, officers and leaders to directly support the Mili-tary Health System, the National Security and National Defense Strategies of the United States and the readiness of our Armed Forces. To learn more about them and the opportu-nities they have join them on Thursday, September 18 at 12:00 p.m., University Hall, Room 017

Professional Program Fair in Addition to the STEM Graduate School Fair Monday, September 22, 2014 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Advanced registration is requested. Additional information can be found at www.purdue.edu/gradexpo. Some of the schools that will be in attendance include: Indiana University School of Law, Northwestern School of Law, and University of Chicago School of Medicine for a complete list of attendees visit the website.

US Army Medical Department (AMEDD) will be on campus Tuesday, September 23, 2014 from 10:00 to 3:00 p.m. to discuss the Health Professions Scholarship Program. Stop by Young Hall, Room 436 to learn more. This is a great way to serve your country and pay for your professional school education.