<p>WHAAAAAT?</p>
<p>Hehe, let me explain!</p>
<p>I didn't do so well in high school. I was in honors and AP classes but I didn't perform to my full potential. Because of that I got into a two year theater program. I was offered a full scholarship. I've been in theater and music my entire life. Currently I am a professional actress and I'm a member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) and AEA (Actors Equity Association). I also study opera at the New England Conservatory of Music.</p>
<p>I never should have gone to college right out of high school. I was very immature and had no idea what I wanted to do. I am the only member of my family (including aunts, uncles, cousins, siblings, parents, grandparents) to attend college so I felt rather lost with the whole process.</p>
<p>I am now 23 and know exactly what I want to do. I am transferring to the University of Massachusetts Amherst and will be in their pre-med program.</p>
<p>My question is, is majoring in something other than a science possible to succeed in medical school? I guess you could say I've "wasted" two years of college on a major I didn't really want to do. I guess I've got my work cut out for me!</p>
<p>Yes, a non science major will be fine.</p>
<p>If anything, I’d say your experience and background will make you stand out!</p>
<p>Thanks GoldShadow!</p>
<p>Catharsis, my D was a theater major for two years at a midsized state college with the best theater program in that state (audition for admission). She did well in the program, but returned to her earlier goal of being a dr. She became a biology major and is now a first-year med student. Her theater training is already helpful as she was just interviewed on radio and on TV for a community fair sponsored by the school. She was the only student to volunteer to be on radio and TV.</p>
<p>A few words of advice: your science grades, volunteering in a medical setting with patient contact, and commitment to the medical field are critically important now to show you are really serious about your choice. Don’t take too many lab science classes in one semester, even if you have to go an extra year. You have to keep those grades high so don’t overload.</p>
<p>Your theater and opera background will also help give you something to write about in your application essays. Good luck to you.</p>
<p>If the rest of your application is strong, then the theater background will help. It’ll especially help your presence as a third-year medical student.</p>
<p>With that said, it does raise the bar on the rest of your application, such as grades and MCAT scores. The presumption is going to be to question your qualifications rather than to accept them. If you can stand up to the increased scrutiny, then it’ll help you. It brings an extra (pardon the expression) spotlight – which is great if you excel and horrible if you’re mediocre.</p>
<p>Wow your D and I are very similar! I’m going to major in Biology or Psychology, I’m not quite sure yet.</p>
<p>I have been volunteering at McLean hospital (affiliated with Harvard Medical School) and I’ve found it very rewarding. </p>
<p>I’m thinking I will have to go an extra year, but I’ll be attending a state school so I’ll be able to afford it. </p>
<p>I’m going to send you a PM with my email address, I’d love to continue talking to you AND your D!</p>