Biology / Chemistry Lab Club
Go deeper into science beyond the classroom
Why It Matters
Shows genuine intellectual passion for science - not just taking the courses but actively seeking more. Admissions at science-heavy programs notice students who engage beyond the curriculum.
How to Start
Ask a science teacher to sponsor a weekly club. Focus on experiments, dissections, titrations, or discussing recent science news. Some clubs enter local science fairs together.
Commitment
- Medium commitment: a few hours most weeks during the school year.
- Best starting grade: G8
- G8 is a natural starting point when you have enough science background to run meaningful experiments.
Programs It Supports
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Pre-Med
- Biochemistry
Majors it supports
- Biology – mid to high 80s at most schools
- Chemistry – high 80s
- Biochemistry – high 80s
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- Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) – The top student research competition in Canada
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- BioTalent Challenge (now Sanofi Biogenius) – The former name of Canada's national student biotech competition
- Sanofi Biogenius Canada – Student health and biotech research competition with national finals
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