Program Name Skills Workshops for College and High School Students
Organization Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP)
Address c/o Harvard Medical School
164 Longwood Avenue, 2nd Floor
Boston  MA-02115-5818
Phone (617)-4320552
Fax (617)-4323834
Web http://www.bscp.org
Director Joan Y. Reede, MD,MPH,MBA
Contact Lise D. Kaye
Contact Phone (617)-4320552
Contact Fax (617)-4323834
Contact Email lise_kaye@hms.harvard.edu
Year Program started 1996
Maximum Participants/Year 250-400
Application Deadline varies
Program Timeframe one day
Academic Level Targeted grades 9-12, College
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
Disciplines Targeted N/A
Acceptance Requirements class year (high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and college students), area of residence (New England area), disadvantaged status
Comments This program, co-sponsored by Harvard Medical School Office for Diversity 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, time management, study skills, and financial planning. A session for parents/caregivers is also offered.

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