If you have participated in a BSCP program (student conference, symposium, skills workshops), we encourage you to list your participation in BSCP on your resume!
c/o Harvard Medical School
164 Longwood Avenue, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02115-5818
Skills Workshops for College and High School Students
Year Program Started: 1996
Max. Participants/Year: 300
Application Deadline: varies
Program Timeframe: one day
Academic Level Targeted: grades 9-12, college, Postbacc
Racial/Ethnic Focus: African American, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Native American, Mexican American, Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic
Type of Program: counseling, career/academic planning
Program Attributes: non-credit, counseling provided
Program Acceptance Requirements: class year (high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors; and college students), area of residence (New England area), disadvantaged status
Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: N/A
Additional Comments: This program, co-sponsored by Harvard Medical School Office for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership and the Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP), is designed for college students and high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. It provides them with information and guidance in areas such as application process for college and medical/graduate/professional schools, interviewing skills, and financial planning. A session for parents/caregivers is also offered.