Current Workshops for Spring 2013
Law Week:
How to Apply to Law School & Tour of UHM's School of Law
Click to Download the Presentation. Delivered on February 5th 2013.
Come and learn the basics and critical deadlines for law school applications with the Director of Admissions and other administrators of the William S. Richardson School of Law. Their insight and advice will help you map out a timeline and checklist to work with in preparing to apply to law school. There will be a coordinated tour of the law school before the session.
LSAT 101
Click to Download the Presentation. Delivered on February 6th 2013.What is the LSAT? How often is it administered? What score do I need? Bring your questions! An LSAT instructor from the William S. Richardson School of Law will explain the different sections of the LSAT and how to best prepare for this critical component of your law school application.
Panel Discussion: The Inside Scoop from Current Law Students
Delivered on February 7th 2013.How do I choose a law school? What can I expect in the first year of law school? UHM Law Students will share their experiences, insight, and advice.
Med Week:
Med School Apps 101
Powerpoint Presentation: click here to download
Tuesday, Feb 19th @ UHM Campus Center 308
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
If you are applying to medical school, then this workshop is for you! Every detail counts when it comes to AMCAS, and a simple mistake could push back the submission of your app. Come learn more about the application process and how to prepare for it. We will break down the steps and share tips to avoid missteps.
Mastering the MCAT (2013-2014)
Powerpoint Presentation: click here to download
Wednesday, Feb 20th @ UHM Campus Center 307
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Why do I need to take the MCAT? How do I prepare for it? How do I register? This session is for students planning to take the MCAT in 2013 or 2014. We will answer all your questions: how to register, the MCAT’s current structure, ways to prepare, timeline, study tips, sample questions, scoring, etc.!
Pre-Med Panel on Admissions and Life as a Med Student
Powerpoint Presentation: click here to download
Thursday, Feb 21th @ UHM Campus Center 308
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Ever wonder how med students get into med school? Or if they have tips you could use? Are you curious about what medical school is like? Come to this Pre-Medical Panel for a Q&A session with JABSOM’s Director of Admissions and current students! This panel is hosted by PAC, PMA, Biology Department, and JABSOMs MSMP.
Pre-Health Workshops:
GREat Expectations: Taking the GRE
Powerpoint Presentation: click here to download
Tuesday, March 5th @ UHM QLC 412
If you need to take the GRE, come to this workshop! We will answer your questions about the GRE revised General Test, including how to register, how to prepare, how the test is structured, scoring, sample questions, timeline, and insider tips. Attending this session could save you thousands of dollars!
Financing Your Graduate Education
Powerpoint Presentation: click here to download
Thursday, March 7th @ BusAd A 101
The UH Manoa Financial Literacy Program and the Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center (PAC) will explain the basics of financing your graduate education: costs, budgeting strategies, a step-by-step process, and financial aid resources.
MCAT2015 - Look What's Coming!
Tuesday, March 12th @ UHM QLC 412
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
The MCAT is changing! If you started as a freshman in Fall 2012, you will be taking the new MCAT2015, which requires additional perquisite courses. Start preparing now: PAC and Biology will explain the new format and answer your questions.
Multiple Mini-Interviews - the New Format!
Powerpoint Presentation: click here to download
Thursday, March 14th @ UHM QLC 412
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Come practice your interviewing skills! Instead of the traditional one-on-one interview, many professional schools are moving to “Multiple Mini Interviews”, which test your ability to think on your feet. We will explain how MMIs work, then give you a chance to try it out. We will also share tips and strategies to make your interview day a success. Note: Limit is 20 people, it will be first come, first served.
Past Workshops for Fall 2012
Pre-Health/Pre-Law Orientations:
Pre-Medicine Orientation
Powerpoint Presentation: click here to download
Want to learn how to become a competitive applicant for medical school? We will be focusing on strategies on how to prepare effectively for medical school by covering important topics such as academic planning, personal development, experience, the application process to medical school, and much more!
Pre-Health Orientation
Powerpoint Presentation: None
Interested in discovering which health care careers are right for you? Learn more about several interesting healthcare fields in which you meet representatives from various health-related departments on campus!
Pre-Law Orientation
Powerpoint Presentation: click here to download
Are you thinking about law school as your possible future career? Learn more about how to prepare for the journeyt to Law school in your undergraduate years! We will cover topics such as major selection, fields in law, your undergraduate timeline, and much more!
Pre-Health Workshops:
Choosing a Professional School
Powerpoint Presentation: click here to download
Are you worried about which schools to apply to? Want to learn strategies for effectively choosing your schools? Come to this presentation, where we will be discussing the best strategies on how to approach the choosing process, as well as highlighting the factors that are important to consider for every professional school!
Imi Ho'ola: a Post-Baccalaureate Program for UHM's Medical School
Powerpoint Presentation: None
Come to this presentation to learn more about the Imi Ho'ola Post-Baccalaureate Program from the John A. Burns School of Medicine! Learn more about the mission of this program, how to apply, as well as the experiences of past Imi Ho'ola students - you will see why we highly recommend students to apply for this program!
Writing Your Personal Statement
Powerpoint Presentation: click here to download
Is a personal statement for professional school on your to-do list? It's time to get rid of your writer's block and obtain the inspiration to write! Attend this workshop, where we will be present tips and tricks on how to shine in your personal statement!
Interviewing Workshop
Powerpoint Presentation: click here to dowload
Are you nervous about your upcoming interviews? Learn how to be well prepared for your interview, such as communication and listening techniques, to show your professionalism! Also, experience a practice interview with professionals and representatives of various health fields!
Pre-Law Workshops:
How to Apply to Law School & Tour
Powerpoint Presentation: click here to download
Tour from 5:00-5:30pm, Workshop from 5:30-7:00pm
Come and learn the basics and critical deadlines for law school applications with the Director of Admissions and other administrators of the William S. Richardson School of Law. Their insight and advice will help you map out a timeline and checklist to work with in preparing to apply to law school.
LSAT 101
Powerpoint Presentation: click here to download; Instructor Handouts: click here to download
What is the LSAT? How often is it administered? What score do I need? Bring your questions and come and learn about the different sections of the LSAT and how to best prepare for this critical component of you law school application.
A Discussion with Current Law Students
How do I choose a law school? What can I expect in the first year of law school? Come and meet current students from the William S. Richardson School of Law to discuss and learn about their experience, insight, and advice. There will be a coordinated tour of the law school followed by a question and answer session with current students.