Students planning to attend graduate school in molecular genetics, cellular biology, neurobiology, physiology or related areas are strongly advised to take a full year of calculus, physics, and organic chemistry lecture. Students who are interested in gradaute school in biological sciences or medical school are advised to take a full year of physics and of organic chemistry. Plan to become involved in research, which is a rewarding learning experience and also is very important for your graduate school application.
Most schools require both the general and subject tests.
Schedule an appointment with a Biology faculty member to ask advice about specific programs. Once you have read faculty research interests you may want to write to a faculty member at a prospective school whose research particularly interests you. This is not required, but can be a good way to introduce yourself to a professor, learn more about their specific research program, and gain an advocate on the admissions committee. Read research interests and publications of professors that seem compatible with your interests. Send these professors an introductory letter and say who you are, what your intentions are, and request information about that professor's specific research program as will as recent reprints of their articles.