<p>I imagine both “students” would get an interview somewhere. The interview is key, Either student could get in or be rejected based on the interview. Choosing a major in college should in my opinion be based on desire and interest. I am sympathetic to those who want a fall back career, but I hope they would like the field a little bit. Picking a major just because you think it looks good doesn’t seem wise. When I interviewed applicants my first thoughts were always " would this person be a good classmate and would this person be a house officer I would enjoy working with". I figured the school had decided they could do the work. So choose a major you like and do well in all your courses and on the MCATS</p>