<p>Okay so I've completed all of the fill in portions of my college applications, here's my problem; since my mom brought it up. I definitely want to become a pediatrician or anything in the pediatrics medical field , but when colleges ask for my academic interests I put biology , economics, and political science; do my intended majors have to relate to one another? My mom says I should just pick all sciences like chemistry and nursing. will colleges look at me weird because I have academic interests in all 3 careers, but medicine is my #1. Should I just be straight forward and pick all sciences? I'm applying to Georgetown, GWU, and Princeton and my back ups are Towson UMD and Loyola, what do you think I should do ?</p>
<p>When I applied, I listed bio and English. I ended up in history.</p>
<p>Many people change their minds. You’re not making a binding commitment. Just list whatever you want, and don’t worry.</p>
<p>You’re perfectly fine, many people with divergent interests apply and are admitted to these schools. That’s part of the reason why you see majors like “Global Health”, and if they really wanted you to focus on just one area then there would be no distribution requirements and double major combinations like Polici/Drama, Bio/East Asian, etc. would be forbidden. Besides, who says you can’t combine these specific interests in the future? There’s going to be a lot of changes in healthcare and the health industry in general (in part due to technological advances), I think having a strong foundation in politics and economics will be of benefit and open many doors in that sector.</p>
<p>You can take the pre-med courses alongside any major. While about half of those applying to medical school are biology majors, that means that the rest are majoring in something else like physical sciences, math or statistics, humanities, social studies, etc…</p>
<p>Indeed, a good background in the social studies (including economics, psychology, political science, and business), knowledge of various cultures in the US (including, but not limited to, immigrants), and knowledge of common non-English languages can be helpful in a career in medicine. Knowledge of statistics is useful, due to the extensive use of statistical analysis in medical research papers.</p>