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Berick Center for Student Advising

Health Professions

The Office of Preprofessional Advising works closely with students who are interested in careers in the health professions.

Choosing Schools

The first criterion is purely geographic: a majority of medical, dental and veterinary schools are state-supported and accept very few out-of-state applicants.

The Application Essay: Personal Statement

The "personal statement" is very open: there are no set rules for its content.

Exploring Majors

Step 1: Assess your interests and abilities

Major Myths and Misconceptions

Myth: The major I choose will determine my career options

The selection of an undergraduate major may not determine a lifelong career

The Core Curriculum - Science

The science component of the Core is designed to provide all students with an introduction to some of the most exciting developments in contemporary science while inculcating an appreciation for sc

The Core Curriculum - Foreign Language

The key to every Columbia student’s liberal arts experience is a solid knowledge of at least one foreign language and culture.

The Core Curriculum - Contemporary Civilization

Introduction to Contemporary Civilization in the West—taught in sections

The Core Curriculum - University Writing

University Writing, with its focus on academic reading and writing, complements the other courses in

The Core Curriculum - Masterpieces of Western Art

Through an analysis and discussion of selected works of painting, sculpture, and architecture central to the traditions of Western art, and field trips to museums and art galleries,

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2920 Broadway
New York, NY 10027

Call: (212) 854-6378

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Hours  
Monday–Friday
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

An Advisor of the Day is available by phone or in person Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.