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<p class="MsoNormal">Message forwarded on behalf of USC Pre-Med Academy:</p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:black">We are excited to announce that the application for the new
</span><a href="https://bovardscholars.usc.edu/premed/"><span style="color:#1155CC">USC Pre-Med Academy</span></a><span style="color:black"> is now open.
</span><span style="color:#222222">Offered free of charge through Bovard Scholars, the USC Pre-Med Academy is designed for high-achieving college students, nationwide, who have financial need and lack the resources needed to succeed in the highly competitive
medical school application process.<b> </b></span><span style="color:black">We are currently seeking applications from
<i>college freshman and sophomore pre-medical students</i> who are interested in support as they navigate the complex medical school admissions process.
</span><span style="color:#222222">Our flexible, fully online program, offered at no-cost, is customized to recognize students’ strengths, connect them with peers, and guide students toward success in the medical school admissions process.</span><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:#222222"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:#222222">Our program provides personalized, one-on-one mentorship and advising from our medical school admissions expert, access to current medical students, practicing physicians, and medical school
faculty and staff, MCAT test prep, nationwide peer community connections, relevant workshops, guest speakers, and complete application support—from the personal statement, and letters of recommendation to school selection and interviewing. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:#222222"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:#222222">This is not a one-size-fits-all program. We work with our scholars to provide individualized support tailored to their circumstances. Deviations from an initial or “ideal” pre-med plan
are understandable, and we encourage students to adjust their plans, based on life changes or unforeseen challenges. Our collaborative, personalized approach allows students to create their best application possible. In addition to support from our program,
we e</span><span style="color:black">ncourage students to continue utilizing all the resources available at their home institutions.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:black">To learn more about our program and to apply, please visit our
</span><a href="https://bovardscholars.usc.edu/premed/"><span style="color:#1155CC">website</span></a><span style="color:black"> and check out our program overview video, near the top of the homepage. W</span><span style="color:#222222;background:white">e
invite freshman and sophomore students with a 3.5 GPA or higher who are first-generation college students and/or Pell-eligible with a lack of access to advising, test prep and resources to apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and space is
limited, so please apply ASAP for the best chance of admission. We will continue accepting applications until our class is full, or no later than April 30, 2022, whichever occurs first. Our program begins on June 15, 2022 and support continues throughout
the pre-med planning, application, and decision-making process.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:#222222;background:white"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or feedback. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:#222222;background:white">Sincerely,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Freestyle Script"">Christine <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:maroon">Christine Crispen, Ed. D.<br>
</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Assistant Professor, Clinical Medical Education</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><a href="https://bovardscholars.usc.edu/premed/">Bovard Scholars Pre-Med Academy</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Medical Admissions
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">To schedule an appointment:
<a href="https://calendly.com/clcrispen/30min">https://calendly.com/clcrispen/30min</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:maroon"><br>
University of Southern California<br>
</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:ccrispen@usc.edu">ccrispen@usc.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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