Applying to medical school is the apex of any pre-medical student’s journey. But for some students, it’s possible their efforts may not even be considered. The Daily Bruin reported in January that the David Geffen School of Medicine is raising its admission thresholds to a minimum 3.4 math and science GPA and a minimum 512 score on the MCAT, a score at the 88th percentile. Read more...
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February 20, 10:45 pm
Hike of GPA, MCAT requirements in medical school admissions prevents diversity
The David Geffen School of Medicine is considered one of the most diverse medical schools in the country. Not for long, though. UCLA’s school of medicine raised its math and science GPA and MCAT cutoff scores to 3.4 and 512, respectively. Read more...
Photo: The David Geffen School of Medicine increased the GPA and MCAT cutoff standards for its applicants, according to a policy proposal written by medical students. These changes stand to decrease the diversity of the university. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin)
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February 19, 10:28 pm
The Hill must break endless cycle of broken washers and inefficient dryers
It’s the iconic Hill experience: You put off laundry for weeks and muster up the initiative to lug a hamper full of clothes down four flights to an available washing machine. Read more...
Photo: (Muling Shi/Daily Bruin)
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February 19, 10:19 pm
Possibility of defunding history departments emerges with decline in majors
“So what are you going to do with a history degree?” My realtor recently asked me this when I went to sign my lease for an apartment. Read more...
Photo: (Jessica Lam/Daily Bruin)
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February 18, 10:10 pm
ASUCLA bears responsibility to disclose labor practices behind its clothing
We all have that UCLA souvenir we can’t get over: a free shirt from a basketball game, a cheesy “UCLA dad” shirt your dad won’t stop wearing, a lanyard for your keys. Read more...
Photo: ASUCLA sells UCLA merchandise, but it’s unclear how these products are created. If the union is engaging in unethical labor practices, this information should be public. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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February 14, 9:57 pm
Course evaluations could be beneficial, UCLA just needs to make them effective
We have all had that class: You walk into lecture, stare through chalk-dust laden air at dimly lit boards full of mathematical jargon and struggle to piece together what was taught to you for the past hour. Read more...
Photo: UCLA’s course evaluation process does not incentivize student participation because of how varied – and how little – departments make use of the online instructor feedback. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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February 13, 10:14 pm
Dining hall inaccessibility alienates commuter, transfer students
Think about your first memory at UCLA. Maybe you’re grabbing boxes for your dorm out of your parents’ minivan. Or maybe you’re lost on your way to lecture, chugging coffee to wake up after suffering through hours of traffic and parking nightmares. Read more...
Photo: (Nicole Nobre/Daily Bruin)