UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles
Career Choice | Volunteer Work
****Majors Available: Law, Business, Nurse, Medicine, Engineering, Letters & Science, Theater/Film/Television
- My career choice: Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Doctor of Medicine Degree) (MD)
- Available volunteer work: Child life development, liaison for surgical waiting room families, patient escort, information desk, floater volunteer, volunteer at medical clinics, and assist patients in recovery rooms.
- Volunteer at medical centers, clinics
- Will help me understand work environment and conditions
- Get used to dealing with patients
Fees | Other Information
Fees shown are for nonresidents of California
- Cost for Nonresidents: $56,404 (If staying in dormitory)
- Cost for Nonresidents: $52,660(If staying in off-campus apartments)
- Cost for Nonresidents: $47,908 (If staying with relatives)
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Current Enrollment: 42,163 Students @ 18.2% Acceptance rate
Geography
- Los Angeles, California
- University setting: Urban area
- Located near wealthy neighborhoods: Beverly Hills, Bel Air
- Flat area; minor hills; some mountains; trees are abundant everywhere
- Average temperature @ high: 70°F
Finance
- Student loan
- Parent help
- Scholarship opportunities (Academic/Athletic)
- Complete a FAFSA form (Student aid)
- GPA @ Average 3.70 to get accepted w/ High SAT score
Post High School Goals
- Do a MBA & Doctor Of Medicine degree
- AP Classes
- AP Chemistry/Physics in High School @ College Credit
- College Courses
- Maintain a high GPA (3.70 & Above)
- Junior Year in HS: Take SAT - Achieve high score (Above 1900 Composite Score)
- ACT Exam: Score of 30 & Above
- Apply for scholarships (Josephine County Educational Fund Grants Pass)