Please Help Deciding A Major!

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<p>Please Read to the end and I would be thankful if you could give an advice!</p>

<p>International Student (Korean Citizen but Canada Permenant Resident, immigrated in gr.8)
GPA
Grade 10- 3.82 (av. 90%)
Grade 11- 4.0 (av. 96%)
Grade 12-4.0 (av. 98% so far)
Cumulative-3.94 unweighted
No specific rank- Estimated 10%
Most rigorous courses possible
Applying no financial aid, willing to pay fully $50000 a year (i wonder if this would help...)</p>

<p>High Achievement- Math 10 Provincial 99%, Math 11 Honor 100% Math 12 Honor 100% (Provincial 98%), Calculus 12 99% Biology 12 97% (Provincial 93%), Physics 11 97%, Chemistry 11 96% (Provincial= Government Exam in British Columbia)</p>

<p>SAT
SAT Reasoning
June
Math 780
CR 590
Writing 610
(may seem a mere excuse but the score is ridiculous because I always got +2200 in the practice ones I wrote at the institutions I went. Probably I was very nervous because it was first time)</p>

<p>Planning to write again in October and December expecting +2200</p>

<p>SAT Subject Test
May
Math IIC 800</p>

<p>November
Physics, Korean, Biology
(expecting 800 for physics and korean, 700+ for biology)
AP
Calculus AB Exam- 5.0 (our school, just like most high schools in Canada, does not offer any APs, so I self studied)
College Course Stastistics- A (University of Oklaoma)</p>

<p>TOEFL- 106/120 ibt</p>

<p>Ecs
House of Grace- Praise Leader on guitar + helping street people 3 hrs Gr.9,10,11,12
Math Club President- 3 hrs Gr.11,12 – Teaching AP Calculus and helping prepare for mathematics contests on the board + Private Tutoring (1:1) with no fee inside school at lunch and spare time
Mathematics Student Teacher- 4 hrs Gr.10,11,12
Laos Mission Trip- 2 weeks in Gr.10 Helping poor children in Laos-feeding and washing (everyone), teaching mathematics (my own part)
Cedarview Lodge- Playing the classical guitar to seniors with dementia 1 hr Gr. 10,11,12
Immigrant Service Society- Translator, Korean and English 2 hr Gr.10,11,12 (Attained 100% in KOREAN OFFICIAL TEST) many of my translations turned up on the local newspapers...)
STAND Club- guitar performer when there are any events+ secretary when there are none – gr.10,11,12
Jazz Band- 2 hrs Gr.9 Alto Sax (Involved in Band gr.8-10)
Lynn Valley Soccer- 2 hrs Gr. 9,10 (awarded sportsmanship awards... not a big deal)
Private Tutoring Mathematics and Science (outside school)- 4 hr Gr.10,11,12</p>

<p>Awards
Gr10-
Cailey Math Contest School Champion Medal
Mathematics Honor 11 Top Subject Award (Given to 1 of 338, and I was in gr.10 at that time)
Service Certificate
Distinguished Honor Roll
Science 10 Top Subject Award (Given to 1 of 338)
Gr 11-
Fermat Math Contest School Champion Medal
Canadian Mathematics Open Challenge School Champion + 146th Student National Rank in Canada throughout all provinces
Mathematics Honor 12 Top Subject Award (Given to 1 of 338, and I was in gr.11 at that time)
Distinguished Honor Roll
Outstanding Service Award</p>

<p>I wish to go to medical school.
Should I apply to mathematics or biology?
*As my ECs and scores show, I love mathematics. But as for my future occupation, I wish to become a doctor. What should I do! Should I write in the essay that I want to study mathematics but want to become a doctor? I want to become a doctor because I'm planning to spend most of my life in Africa to cure people and spread gospel (my family members and relatives are all devout Christians) just like my idol, Dr. Noguchi, did. Please give me an advice! Thank You! (Oh, I'm applying to CAS, which is a hugh reach for me currently b/c of my low SAT score..... but I will raise it up for sure!) THANK YOU!! Oh, and do you think I have any chance if I get over 2200+ in SAT?</p>

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<p>Thank you... too many questions.... but two more here!! haha..
1.Wouldn't administrator think I'm a weirdo b/c i intent to go to medical school but wanna major in math?
2.In your personal opinion, do you think i would have higher chance applying math major and writing essay about them, how much I love it? or biology... Thank you so much!!</p>

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<p>If you love math, major in math. Tons of medical schools accept students with majors in unrelated subjects. Also there is a chance you might change your mind.</p>

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<p>For med school, all you need are the required pre-med subjects - chem, organic chem, bio, calculus, etc. Beyond that, you should major in whatever you like the most. Interestingly, English and Philosophy majors have higher admission rates into med school than Biology majors and I know many med students/graduates who majored in something other than Biology.</p>

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<p>Thank you!! How about my chance if I do better on SAT?? Do u think i have chance?? well... i would have none if i was a U.S. student and took 1 AP, but you need to see that only about 1%, or fewer Canadian high school offers APs... so .... Please give me some advice!! thank you!! *oh and should I mention my 146th rank for the contest in Canada or is it only me who think it's great</p>

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<p>i think u should just relax and just apply. we can continue talking about your 'chances'... but it's not like you are in a position to upgrade yourself a whole lot (like taking more APs for example)... </p>

<p>just apply and see what happens.</p>

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<p>Ok...... thanks anyways</p>