Question

Answer

What Career are you currently

considering?

pediatrician

Why are you interested in this

career? What personal qualities

and job characteristics make this

a good match for you?

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Level of training required

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Types of classes required

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Work conditions

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Life goals

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I like working with kids and people of all ages

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I’m very patient

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Biology is my favorite class – I really like science

and math

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I want to go to a 4-year university

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I want to make a comfortable living and have a

nice house and nice car

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I want to be able to support my family

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I’m a hard worker and I’m not afraid of having to

work long hours

What training/education will you

need in order to obtain this

position?

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4-year University

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Community College

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Technical College/Trade

School

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Military

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On-the-job Training/

Apprenticeship

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4-year degree

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medical school

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internship

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residency

What academic qualifications will

you need to get into this

training/education?

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CTE/Tech Prep

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AP/Honors/College in HS

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GPA

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Running Start

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Sno-Isle

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PLAN/PSAT

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SAT/ACT

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High gpa

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AP/Honors classes

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Lots of math and science

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Good writing skills

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Poor handwriting

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High test scores (SAT)

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High GPA in undergrad work at university

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High MCAT score

What other activities should you

include in order to prepare you

for your future?

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School activities

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Community activities

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Leadership

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Work/Volunteer

Experience

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Volunteer in hospital or medical clinic

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Leadership position in a club – community

service club of some kind

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Job in summer or during senior year