I heard that there used to be a special program in which if your GPA is high enough, a student can get a chance to get into the UCR med school without taking the MCAT. Is that true?
@@AquarianQueen67 yes but not exactly. You need a minimum of 3.4 to qualify to apply to the program and yes you don’t need an mcat score. You still have to interview and apply and all the other stuff of course. The program is called EAP if you want to look into it
@@makhloufbannoud644 I see this video was 6 years ago. I hope you were able to graduate on time. I went to UCLA and they run on a quarter system. I understand how fast paced and overwhelming it was. My son is entering UCR this fall and I pray he won’t get overwhelmed in Biology major. Are you in med school now?
@@AquarianQueen67 yes I did EAP which didn’t require MCAT. I still took the mcat just in case I didn’t get accepted into EAP so I could apply to other program. Students can apply to EAP during their 3rd or 4th year of college. Most third years don’t take mcat but those who don’t feel ready and wait till their 4th year usually apply EAP still but also take the mcat so they can apply to other programs.
@@makhloufbannoud644 Felicidades sabes mi hijo quiere ir a esa escuela mire que tienes un buen equipo de amigos como se llama club y la carrera que estás estudiando. Porqué no ah subido mas vídeos son muy buenos. Reciba un cordial saludo. Pd. Mil Gracias por responder
UCR also has new dorms that I believe will be open this year for new students and many students decided to stay home for this year so I believe there will be more than enough spots for everyone even if only 2 roommates are allowed.
Hello, How are you doing? I am an incoming UC Davis freshman. How hard are courses at UC’s do you feel like there was grade deflation is it easy to get research etc??
julien jreissati Hi Julien! Some of the classes are made really hard but for the most part if you put enough effort into your work every class is doable. I recommend having a good start because it is a lot easier to maintain a good GPA from the beginning. First year classes are very important and hard work will be necessary for most of them. Many classes will be easy as well so try to have a mix of hard and easy classes every quarter. If you’re a science major I recommend taking no more than 2 science courses at once. Good luck :)
Great video Makhlouf! You are my role model! I’m starting my first year at Ucr this fall, so this was a great preview of how finals weeks are gonna be like. I hope to see you in the campus one day
Awesome video! Thank you so much! How’s the dining hall food at UCR? Also, I applied to the honors program. Is it helpful? Can you give any advice about. I did some research online and many people say there’s too much students have to do to stay in it, and the only benefit is priority to classes. Thanks again :)
Hey Hope your day is going well, I think the program is underrated. In your first year, there are three classes that you need to take which are a seminar and religious studies and a history course. you have to take these classes even if you took the AP version of it. many people do not like that but in my opinion, it is worth giving it a try because you can drop at any point. I also met some of my best friends through the program so it means a lot to me. Stay safe :) and good luck in all that you do
Makhlouf Bannoud Thank you!!! I am planning on attending UCR next year, hope to see you around some time. Also, do you know why so many students join frats and sororities? I know it’s expensive and it’s not something I’m interested in, but will I miss out on things if I don’t join one?
Mayzio's Toy Store Greek life organizations can be really fun and it’s great way to make a lot of friends however at the same time it can be very distracting at times. Although I am in a professional fraternity it was still distracting at times. But at the same time it provided me with a lot of benefits and knowledge. For social fraternities/Sororities the reason is usually making friends. And for professional fraternities the reason is usually friends and knowledge about the field. For example my fraternity members told me about most of the activities that I am involved in. It is definitely not necessary and anyone can find these Extracurricular activities even if they are not in fraternities. There are many other ways to find these resources. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions in the future about organizations to join especially if you’re interested in science :)
I got accepted into UCR as a bio major and was also invited to apply to the honors program! Do you have any advice for the application to the program or just about the program in general? I was also wondering that if I get into honors, would I still be taking normal classes along with the smaller honors classes? Is is cheaper to live in Pentland if you get into honors? Or are tuition and board prices to same regardless? Also, how hard are the honors classes and is it worth it to be in the program? AAH sorry for asking so many questions but I am really debating between UCR and community college. Your input would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!
Allie P HI Allie, Congrats I’m happy for you :) the honors program is a good program it can seem like a lot of work at times and many people decide to drop out of it. However, it is very rewarding because you get priority registration and some scholarships as well. You will be taking normal classes like anyone else. But some of the classes are going to be honors courses. Usually you will need to take 1 honors course a quarter. Most of the honors courses will count for your general requirements so that’s good And honestly they’re not harder, a lot of them are even easier than normal classes. I definitely encourage you to join because you can always change your mind later. Advice for the application, focus on how you would like to serve the community and focus on the pillars of the program ( which you can find on the website). I met my best friends through honors. Just know that being in the program will not change your college experience too much. I would go to UCR it’s a very good school and people are very nice and very helpful. for the price it’s almost the same price as the other residential halls and if you get into honors you usually eat a scholarship for living there. Good luck you will do great whatever you decide. One advice would be get to know the other students early on and don’t be afraid of making as much friends as you’re comfortable with also take school seriously at the same time please because having a good start is very important. Stay safe and hope to see you around :)
@@makhloufbannoud644 thank you so much for the advice! Also, is it easy to get the scholarships offered through the honors program or is it actually very competitive? And if I don't get into the program, would UCR still be a good choice for someone who is pre-med or pre-PA (as a bio major)?
Allie P the honors scholarships are not very competitive because they tend to give them out to many students. And if you perform very well in your classes you’ll have a much higher chance of getting a bigger scholarship. And yes UCR is still a great school even if you don’t get into the program. UCR has a school of med and they favor UCR undergraduates and they have an early acceptance program for UCR undergraduates as well. UCR also has a lot of research and volunteering opportunities. One last thing there are two professional Coed fraternities one that is strictly pre med ( phi delta epsilon) and the other one is pre health ( delta epsilon mu) if you’re interested.
@@makhloufbannoud644 once again, thank you so so much for your input! It's really hard to get advice from ucr students because i don't know many so I really appreciate it!! I was also wondering if it gets expensive to be in the program since you're taking extra classes every quarter
Allie P The price will be the same because you will need to take those classes regardless. For example you will take honors history and honors religious studies. These classes are required for all students but you will be taking the honors version of the classes. The honors version of the classes will not be harder. And no worries I’m glad that I can help feel free to ask at anytime :)
Random passerby here who attended UCR for 2 years wayyy before you (man, I feel old). Thanks for filming this...I've been on a nostalgia trip this week and this really took me back. I never studied inside Orbach so it's cool to just see what the inside is like during finals. Best of luck to you in your junior year.
The honors program is an invitation only. If you have a 3.8 high school gpa you should have received an application. If not you can apply at the end of your first year as long as you maintain a 3.5 at UCR. Let me know if you have any other questions :)
See, I thought that being up at the loft is pretty cool, but then I saw how there's two beds. Now I rather get the bottom one as there is only one haha
hi Mak, I love your UCR videos!! I’m a senior in high school and I applied for ucr. I really hope I get in, it’s one of my top choices. Your vids are super helpful, and I hope college is going well for u!! :)
I'm a second year now so I haven't taken any biochem classes yet I'll be taking my first one next quarter. I have heard that introductory biochemistry classes are very fun but it get much harder later on. I know many people that switched out of biochem and I know others that love it. I think it's a good idea to start as a biochem major then you can change if it wasn't your favorite. Good luck and hope to see you around :)
@@sweetcandy3093 of course! I took my SAT 5 times lol and my lowest was 980 and highest was 1160. I didn't do great however I spent a lot of time working on my personal statement which I think helps a lot. Best of luck :)
