The following is an email interview between the Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) and Jonas Milton (JM), a 2025 Top Ten Scholar honoree from the College of Health Sciences.
CEP: “What does it mean to you to receive the Top Ten Scholar honor?”
JM: “To receive the Top Ten Scholar Award feels surreal. I had known about this award since my freshman year and had been working towards it, but I was so surprised to actually get it. It means that people recognize my hard work and appreciate what I am working towards. It feels nice to receive Top Ten as a reward when many of my other goals are very long term in pursuing medical school.”
CEP: “Talk about your time at Boise State. What clubs, sports, other involvements are you part of?”
JM: “I am a brother of the fraternity Phi Gamma Delta, the co-president of the American Red Cross Club, a proud member of the Honors College, an organic chemistry instructional assistant, and have worked as an undergraduate research assistant.”
CEP: “What has been your favorite part about attending Boise State? What should high school students know about Boise State if they’re interested in attending?”
JM: “My favorite thing about attending (Boise State) has been how willing people are to ensure your success. The mentorship I have received at this university is absolutely invaluable and has truly made all of the difference in my education. I can speak to being a local high school student as a graduate of Boise High and say that Boise State is a great school where you will encounter opportunities as a result of your network in high school. If I hadn’t stayed local for college I don’t think I would have had the opportunities I did because I started building that network in high school.”
CEP: “Talk about the concurrent enrollment classes you took in high school. How did those credits help you get a head start on your college career?”
JM: “I took many AP classes in high school and a few concurrent enrollment. As an Idaho student the state provides funding to high schoolers to take these courses and I absolutely recommend doing so. You may not know what you want to major in, which is absolutely fine, but it really helps to start working on gen eds (English, math, basic science courses) in high school so in college you can focus on what you’re interested in once you get to college.”
CEP: “What are your current plans for after completing your undergraduate degree?”
JM: “I am currently working as a medical assistant, scribe, and operating room circulator for an oculofacial, plastic, and reconstructive surgery clinic and will continue doing so for the next year while applying to medical school with hopes of matriculating in summer of 2026.”
CEP: “Anything to add?”
JM: “To anyone considering Boise State, I highly encourage you to apply to the Honors College and stay involved within it. Being consistently involved in the Honors College has truly made all of the difference in my college career, and I would not be receiving this award or applying to medical school if I hadn’t stayed involved.”
Read more about Jonas Milton on the Boise State Alumni Website.