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Is the National Future Physicians Congress worth joining? I received an award in the mail claiming I was selected due to my high grades at school, but I don't know if it's worth the $975.
Don't reach for that credit card just yet! The National Future Physicians Congress (along with other similarly named programs that focus on different career goals) is usually described as fun, interesting and well-organized by its teenaged participants. But before you shell out all that dough, here's what you should consider:
Bottom Line: The National Future Physicians Congress will probably provide an engaging experience, but "The Dean" recommends this route only for those who can fork over a thousand bucks and never miss it, and it definitely won't give you a fast track to a top-choice college.
Sally Rubenstone is a veteran of the college admissions process and is the co-author of three books covering admissions. She worked as a Smith College admission counselor for 15 years and has also served as an independent college counselor, in addition to working as a senior advisor at College Confidential since 2002. If you'd like to submit a question to The Dean please email us at editorial@collegeconfidential.com.
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