2025-2026 Purdue University Career Success Handbook

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Things Pre-Health & Pre-Law

» Professional schools have no preference regarding your undergrad major » Pick a field in which you will succeed » Maintain a strong GPA, preferably 3.6 or higher 1. Major in Anything 3. Build a Record of Interest » Observe/shadow professionals in your desired field » Be involved on campus » Volunteer in the community » Participate in undergraduate research » Gain volunteer/work experience in a clinical or legal setting

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2. Take the Prerequisite Courses for Your Field » Try to complete most of the prerequisite courses by the end of your junior year to prepare for national admission exams » Find a list of

prerequisite courses for each field on our website:

4. Develop Professional Competencies » Cultivate your teamwork and leadership capabilities » Practice talking with people » Refine reading comprehension skills—it will help on your admission exams » Develop your core competencies:

5. Establish

Relationships with Mentors

» Visit Pre-Professional Advising every semester » Talk to professionals in your chosen field at every opportunity » Introduce yourself, attend office hours, and provide faculty the chance to know you outside of class » Discuss your career interests with your academic advisor » Join a student organization that supports your field

ADVANCED DEGREE PREPARATION

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