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Student Name: Lizbeth Luna-Lopez

City of Medicine Academy

Four Year Career/Educational Plan

Freshman/Sophomore/Junior/Senior: Junior

Future Occupation: Dentist

Brief Description: "Dentists diagnose and treat problems of teeth, gums, and other parts
of the mouth. They provide advice and instruction on taking care of teeth and gums and
on other issues that affect oral health." (nccareers.org)

Personal Statement (What drives you to this field-Short paragraph): I have always
wanted to work in the medical field since I was little, but only recently have I set my
mind on dentistry. One of the reasons I want to be a dentist is because I have personally
experienced how having nice teeth can impact one's self-esteem. Having nice, clean, and
straight teeth can give people the confidence to smile more and help people feel better
about themselves. Additionally, I know that dental care can be very expensive. Many
people would rather live with tooth pain than go to the dentist because they can't afford it.
Because of this, it is also my goal to find a way to offer affordable dental care to those
who can not afford to go to the dentist. Lastly, I am also driven to work in this field
because of the money.

Current Average Yearly Salary: $163,000

Degree Options/Required and Licensure required:

- Bachelor's degree (most common major is biology)

- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) or Dental Surgery (DDS) Degree
- Dental license issued by the state after passing the National Board Dental
Examination

Professional School Admission Requirement:

- Bachelor's of Science degree

- Dental Admissions Test (DAT) - at least 18 for most schools
- Experience (internships, shadowing, and volunteering)

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Future Occupation Growth Rate: +1.5% (nccareers.org)

Resources: https://nccareers.org/ , https://www.bls.gov/ Richelieu_Tah@dpsnc.net

Current School Academics/Standardized Test

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Weighted: 4.45 Weighted: 4.62 Weighted: 4.57 Will update at

- GPA Unweighted: Unweighted: Unweighted: the end of
weighted: 4.0 4.0 4.0 Senior year
Unweighted:

I did not take 21 I took the I took the

- PACT- the PACT this PACT during PACT during
year. my Sophomore my Sophomore
year. year.

I did not take I did not take 1200 I took the

- PSAT- the PSAT this the PSAT this PSAT during
year. year. my Junior year.

I did not take I did not take I plan to take I plan to take
- SAT- the SAT this the SAT this the SAT in the SAT again
year. year. December of the summer
my Junior year before my
to get a Senior year to
“benchmark” get my “real”
score. score.

Optimized (Goal to improve) School/Standardized Test

 Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

I can't improve I can't improve I plan to I plan to

- GPA this school year this school year continue being continue being
because I have because I have an A honor roll an A honor roll
already already student and student and
weighted: completed it. completed it. continue taking continue taking
classes at classes at
Durham Tech. Durham Tech.
Unweighted:

I did not take I took the I already took I already took

- PACT- the PACT this PACT this year. the PACT. the PACT.
year.

I did not take I did not take I plan to study I already took
- PSAT- the PSAT this the PSAT this using resources the PSAT.
year. year. like Khan
Academy and
other resources
suggested by
the college
board.

I did not take I did not take I plan to study I plan to study
- SAT- the SAT this the SAT this using resources even more by
year. year. like Khan using resources
Academy and like Khan
other resources Academy,
suggested by mock tests,
the college textbooks, and
board. other resources
suggested by
the college
board.

-
Plan for School/Standardized Test Optimization(Actual plan to help you achieve
your goals): E.g. Daily 30 min Khan Academy SAT study, Study Grammar rules an hour a
week, Read a new book twice a month

Activity Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesd Thursday Friday Saturday

ay

Khan 1 hour 30 mins 30 mins 30 mins 30 mins 30 mins 2 hours

Academy

Read a 1 hour 1 hour

book

Study 1 hour 1 hour

Gramma
r rules

Study 30 mins 30 mins 30 mins 30 mins

science

Study/rev 30 mins
iew
writing/es
say tips

Please discuss the two additional categories of classes based on the context of
Future Career goals with the school counselor. For Instance, if you are 100% set on
doing the ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING at Durham Tech, think about taking
-ACA 122, ENG 111,PSY 150,BIO 168,BIO 169, ENG 112. If you plan to go to
Duke, UNC etc based on your plan, think about taking AP classes.

AP DTCC Credential(e.g. Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

CNA)

AP English: I plan to I took AP I took I am I have

World ENG - take FON World ENG-111 taking already
History 111, 112, to become History and ENG-231 completed
231, 241 a CNA. this year. ENG-112 and I plan all my
this year. to take English
 ENG-241 courses at
this year. DTCC.

AP Math: I also plan I did not I did not AP- I I have

United MAT - to take take any take MAT - plan to already
States 171, 172 EMT. classes at 171 or 172 take AP completed
Governm Durham this year. United all my
ent and Tech this States math
Politics year. Governm courses at
ent and DTCC.
Politics
this year.

DTCC- I
am taking
MAT-171
and plan
to take
MAT-172
this year.

I do not Science: I plan to I did not I did not I plan to I plan to

plan to BIO - graduate take any take any take take
take any 111, 112, with a classes at BIO or BIO-111, BIO-112
other AP 140, Community Durham GEL 140, this year.
classes. 140A Spanish Tech this courses 140A,
GEL-111 Interpreter year. this year. and
Medical GEL-111
Diploma. this year.

I do not SPI -213, I plan to I did not I took I am I plan to

plan to 111, 221, graduate take any SPI-213 taking take
take any 243, 222, with an classes at this year. SPI-111 SPI-222
other AP 245 Associate Durham and plan and 245
classes. in Science Tech this to take this year.
degree. year. SPI-221
and 243
this year.

I do not Spanish: No other I did not I took I am not I plan to

plan to SPA - credentials. take any SPA-212 taking a take
take any 212, 221 classes at this year. Spanish SPA-221
other AP Durham course at this year.
 classes. Tech this DTCC
year. this year.

Activities:

Current :

Career Technical Student HOSA Freshman, Sophomore, and

Organization (CTSO) Junior

Competition Event 2022 HOSA Regional Sophomore

Participation Leadership Conference

2023 HOSA State Leadership

Conference

Event Rank RLC: Top 10 Sophomore

SLC: No rank

Specific Professional Activities I have not done a specific I have not done a specific
professional activity under this professional activity under this
organization. organization.

Position (If Applicable) Member Freshman, Sophomore, and

Junior
Honor Societies I am currently not a member I am currently not a member
of an Honor Society. of an Honor Society.

Specific Professional I am currently not a member I am currently not a member

Activities and projects of an Honor Society. of an Honor Society.

Position (If Applicable) I am currently not a member I am currently not a member

of an Honor Society. of an Honor Society.

Other I am currently not a member I am currently not a member

of an Honor Society. of an Honor Society.

Volunteering Specific Activities and year Track Volunteer Hours

HOSA Freshman and Sophomore 2 hours

year

- Trash pickup

Animal Protection Society of Sophomore year 4 hours

Durham - (APS)
- Clean cat cages
- Feed cats
- Socialize with cats
- Help customers if
needed

Durham Rescue Mission thrift Junior year 20 hours

store
- Organize clothes
 - Keep store clean
- Help customers if
needed

Durham Scrap Exchange Junior year 6 hours

thrift store
- Organize clothes
- Keep store clean
- Help customers if
needed

Sports Specific Level(School or clubs) and position

played

I do not play any sports. I do not play any sports.

Other Activities Name Specific Activities and year

Marching Band Freshman year

- I played the alto saxophone in Northern

High School’s marching band

Planned Activities and Dates (Not Currently doing):

Activities Name Specific Activities and year

I plan to join the National Technical Honor Junior and Senior

Society.
- Apply for a leadership position

HOSA Junior and Senior

- Apply for a leadership position

I applied to the National Honor Society and Junior and Senior

hope to become a member.

Honors : “A” Honor Roll

Dream Schools: At least 3 schools in each category

School ACT SAT Score Requirements Recommended Key

Attributes(What is
Name Score
school looking for
to accept you.)

UNC 28–33 - You must take - Push your UNC is looking

Chapel-Hill 1350–1510 either the SAT or intellectual for people who
ACT to submit an boundaries by take advanced
application to UNC. taking the advanced coursework
coursework that’s and are
- Strong SAT/ACT available in your engaged in
test scores. school
 - Recommendations - Top of your class/A their
honor roll student communities.
- College Prep
Courses - Strong GPA

University 27–34 - Strong GPA - Top of your - leadership

of 1290–1510 class/A honor roll ability
California, - College Prep student
Los Angeles Courses - character
- Strong SAT/ACT
test scores. - motivation

- originality

- creativity

- intellectual
independence

- responsibility

- demonstrated
concern for
others and for
the community

New York 31-35 - Strong GPA - College Prep - Strong

University 1470–1560 Courses academic
- Top of your history
class/A honor roll - Strong SAT/ACT
student Scores - Demonstrated
Commitment to
- Recommendations Public Service

- Potential for
Impact
Realistic Schools:

School ACT SAT score Requirements Recommended Key

Attributes(What is
Name Score
school looking for to
accept you.)

Eastern 25-28 - Good GPA - College Prep - students who

University 1070-1260 Courses followed a
- Top 50% of your college
class - Recommendations preparatory
curriculum
- Strong SAT/ACT during high
Scores school
- Optional personal
essay

University - Strong GPA - Strong SAT/ACT - extracurricular

of 21–26 1128–1310 Scores activities
Wisconsin- - Top of your
La Crosse class/A honor roll - Recommendations - demonstrated
student leadership

- College Prep - essays

Courses
- letters of
recommendation
North - Strong GPA - Strong SAT/ACT - strong grades
Carolina Scores and course
State - Top of your curriculum
University class/A honor roll - Recommendations
student - Interest in 1-2
- extracurricular Majors
- College Prep activities
Courses -
Accomplishment
s and
involvement in
activities outside
the classroom

- Strong
SAT/ACT Scores

- Individual
Story:
experiences,
skills, or
successes

Safety Schools:

School Name ACT Score SAT score Requirements Key Attributes(What is

school looking for to
accept you.)

East Carolina 18-24 1000 and 1200 - Unweighted - creativity

University GPA: 3.10 – 3.41
- sociable
- College Prep
Courses - open-minded
 - Essay - school-spirited

High Point 23–29 1120–1280 - 3.4 GPA - Recommendations

University
- College Prep - exceptional
Courses scholarship

- outstanding
achievement

- good citizenship

- strong leadership

UNC 21-26 1095-1260 - 3.7 GPA - Extracurriculars

Greensboro - Essay
- Passionate
students

Financial Plan to Pay for College: I plan to pay for college using scholarships.

-Parents agree to write a check: No money is provided by my parents at the moment.

-Loans: Fill out the FAFSA

-Scholarships(Research Specific scholarships for the categories below):

School Name Admission Scholarship Scholarship Amount
Category Name Requirements

UNC Dream Blue Sky - exceptionally - $7,500

Chapel-Hill Scholarship qualified students
from middle-income - recipients also
North Carolina receive a $2,500
families Carolina Works
work-study offer
- qualify for financial and a one-time
aid but do not meet $2,500 enrichment
the requirements for opportunity grant
the Carolina to use for study
Covenant abroad, internships
or research
- demonstrate
extraordinary hard
work and character

New York Dream AnBryce - academically- - The award will

University Scholarships motivated students cover up to the cost
of tuition and is
- demonstrate renewable over
financial need four years of
undergraduate
- first generation in study at NYU
their family to attend
college - Maximum
Amount: $232,672
- minimum GPA of
3.5

- must remain active

in program activities

Eastern Realistic Eagle - Good GPA $25,000.00

University Scholarship
- Top 50% of your
class
North Realistic Park - Outstanding In-state: $120,000
Carolina Scholarship accomplishments
State Out of state:
University - leadership $221,000

- service

- character

- promising incoming
East Safety The Academic freshmen $20,000 over 4
Carolina Scholarship Pool years
University - maintain a
minimum 3.0 GPA

- enroll in at least 12
credits/semester

- participate in
programmatic
features of the
scholarship
program

- volunteer at least
20 hours/year

- incoming first-year
UNC Safety Science, student or a Up to $4,616 per
Greensboro Technology and transfer student year, based on
Math financial need
Preparation - demonstrate an
Scholarships aptitude for science
(STAMPS) and/or
mathematics, and
enthusiasm for
study

- must major (or

plan to major) in
Biology, Chemistry/
Biochemistry,
Computer Science,
 Geography,
Mathematics/
Statistics, or
Physics/Astronomy

- must have
demonstrated
financial need, as
determined by
UNCG’s Financial
Aid Office

- show adequate
process toward a
degree in your
math or science
field every
semester, and
maintain a 3.0 GPA

-Grants:

Pell Grant

State Grant

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

-Is scholarship need or merit-based?: need and merit-based

General Comments/Notes: I will continue to work hard to get into my dream schools by
staying at the top of my class, continuing to be an “A” honor roll student, and studying
for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT.

The Section Below will be worked on your Senior Year at CMA:

Note: You will do your specific future career post College research here. MD was put here as an
illustration.

College Matriculation after CMA

College Choice:
Major:
Minor:

Summer 2023

Fall 202x = Freshmen (Semester 1)

Take no more than 15-16 credit hours

Spring 202x = Freshmen Year (Semester 2)

For Future Physician:

Summer
MCAT Study and Test
Fall 2025 = Junior Year (Semester 5)
Begin drafting essays
Register for CASPer test if applicable
Submit secondary applications
Prepare for interviews
Interviews
Summer

Medical School

Experience/Exposure For Med School Application

Medical Assistant

Teaching Assistant
Lab Technician

Scribe

CNA

Medical Schools
*Note: All information subject to change as my matriculation cycle is years away

School Name:
GPA:
Science GPA:
MCAT
(75th percentile)
Required (prior to the desired matriculation date in medical school)
Prerequisite Courses
One year of General Biology or Zoology with lab
One year General Chemistry with lab (must include both qualitative and quantitative analysis)
One year of Organic Chemistry with laboratory
One year of Physics with laboratory
One year of English (or writing intensive courses)
One semester of social sciences/humanities
One semester of biochemistry
One semester of statistics/biostatistics
Recommended: additional year of English and advanced Biology
Anatomy, Cell Biology, Genetics, Histology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology,
Neuroscience, Physiology
Letters of recommendation: required 3

Residency: