<p>I was wondering if anyone knew much about how minoring in something works at CALS. I'm currently in the process of working on transfer for a Communication major next fall. While of course I have extreme interest in the field and I've done tons of research on classes students in this major take, what they look at for careers, etc., I also have found a pretty solid interest in Biology as well as a huge love of everything related to genetics. I seriously can't get enough of the field and I'm honestly considering the possibility of preparing myself for Pre-Med if I were to go to CALS.</p>
<p>My question would be, if I'm accepted for Communication, would it be a good idea to choose a minor in a particular science (whether or not you can at CALS) considering medical schools will accept students of any major (technically) as long as you have the recommended studies under your belt? I've seen the list of recommended prep-courses that CALS students can take before applying to medical school and it'd probably be easy to schedule in all of those courses, especially considering the required science credits necessary from CALS would overlap anyway.</p>
<p>I don't know really, I'm a little confused here, haha. Any help or advice would be great. Like I said, I'm extremely into the field of Communications and I know I can do well in a similar career, but I also love genetics and everything that goes along with it.</p>
<p>I can't really answer your question, but I have a similar question of mine (sorry for hijacking the thread)
If I go to Human Ecology as an HBHS major, can i do a Spanish minor in CAS as well?</p>
<p>Your minor would not be in CAS, but you would get a "Spanish Concentration" on your transcript.</p>
<p>Concentration</a> in Hispanic Studies</p>
<p>Generally speaking, anybody can concentrate/minor in any discipline across any of the colleges, no matter what college/major you are in. </p>
<p>That said, some departments do not offer minors/concentrations. Biology would be one, but that shouldn't stop you from taking courses that interest you.</p>
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My question would be, if I'm accepted for Communication, would it be a good idea to choose a minor in a particular science (whether or not you can at CALS) considering medical schools will accept students of any major (technically) as long as you have the recommended studies under your belt? I've seen the list of recommended prep-courses that CALS students can take before applying to medical school and it'd probably be easy to schedule in all of those courses, especially considering the required science credits necessary from CALS would overlap anyway.
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<p>Sure. But you don't even have to minor. Just take the courses and they will show up on your transcript. Plenty of English majors are pre-med.</p>
<p>Thanks, Cayuga! Yeah, I heard that actually, especially about all the applications to med school coming from majors in English or Law and what not. This just makes me even more psyched! There's no way I'm not putting everything I've got into this transfer application.</p>
<p>I do have another question, though. When it comes to extras such as subject tests, clubs and activities, and community service, how much is this weighed on transfer applications? (I know the typical answer is probably "everything on the app is important" but if I've got a solid GPA/teacher recs/essay, how much more will I need to be considered?)</p>
<p>The reason I ask is my community college offers little as far as clubs and helping out go. I'm going to be holding down a job starting next week so there's one extra-curric, but the only two clubs I'd consider joining only meet on Mondays (they all do...it's lame.) I have a full class day on Monday so I'm sunk with that route. Otherwise, there's a few charity 5k running events that I'll jump onto to help and of course run in as well as maybe some things my old church group could let me in on.</p>
<p>Why not try to do an extra-curricular that is not necessarily a club or activity sponsored by your CC, but rather a community extra-curricular? There are plenty of community boards, and volunteer organizations, etc that go on in towns and cities.</p>
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<p>I considered this too, I'll have to look into it. I'm not really sure how many boards and committees around here would consider having the younger folk join to really influence the place, but it couldn't hurt, right?</p>
<p>Thanks Cayuga!
I will most definitely be pursuing a Spanish Concentration</p>