Meet Your Pre-Health & Pre-Law Advisor: Hannah Jaegers

Thinking about a career in healthcare or law? Whether you dream of being a doctor, dentist, lawyer, or something in between, the journey to professional school can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry — you don’t have to figure it all out on your own! The Pre-Health and Pre-Law Advising team, part of NC State’s Career Development Center, is here to help you navigate the process and set yourself up for success.

At the heart of it all is Hannah Jaegers, your go-to guide for all things pre-health and pre-law.

After earning a degree in Higher Education Administration, she discovered her passion for helping pre-professional students.

“I love working with students who are so passionate about making a difference in the world,” Jaegers said. “I get to support future doctors, lawyers and healthcare professionals who will change lives.”

Beyond her work, Jaegers is always up for a conversation—whether it’s about your future career, the best coffee spots in Raleigh or how to balance academics and life. Her goal? To make sure you feel confident and supported every step of the way.

How Pre-Health and Pre-Law Advising Can Help You

As part of the Career Development Center, the Pre-Health and Pre-Law Advising team offers a variety of resources to guide you through every step of your journey:

• Course Planning: Ensuring you take the right prerequisites.
• Experiential Learning: Helping you find internships, shadowing, and volunteer work.
• Application Support: From essay reviews to mock interviews, they’ve got you covered.
• Candidacy Assessments: Helping you evaluate where you stand and how to improve.
• General Support: Answering all those questions you’re afraid to ask!

Ready to get started? Check out the pre-health and pre-law pathways on ePACK and start mapping out your next steps.

2025 Health Professions Fair: A Must-Attend Event

One of the biggest opportunities for pre-health students at NC State is the Health Professions Fair — and you don’t want to miss it! This event is your chance to meet admissions reps from medical, dental, nursing and pharmacy schools (plus a ton of other healthcare programs). Bonus: Some companies are even looking to hire students for gap-year positions!

Why Should You Go?

• Explore your options – There’s more to healthcare than just doctors and nurses.
  Talk to admissions reps – Get insider info from the people making admissions decisions.
• Make connections – Networking isn’t just for business majors! A great connection now could help you later.
• Get a feel for schools – Culture matters! Learn which programs match your personality and goals.
• Sign Up today–
  • 2025 Health Professions Fair
  • Location: Talley Student Union
  • Date: March 26, 2025
  • Time: 10 a..m. – 1 p.m.

Whether you’re just exploring or ready to apply, this fair is packed with valuable information and opportunities!

Final Advice: It’s Never Too Late

If there’s one thing Hannah wants every pre-health and pre-law student to know, it’s this: It’s never too late to get involved. No matter where you are in your journey, she and her team at the Career Development Center are here to help.

How to Get in Touch

• Visit the websites: go.ncsu.edu/prehealth | go.ncsu.edu/prelaw
• Drop-In Advising: Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. in the Academic Success Center (D.H. Hill Jr. Library)
• Schedule an appointment through ePACK