<p>I know I want to go to Medical School for sure, but I don't know what I want to major in... :( Help! Do you or have you ever shared this dilemma before?</p>
<p>I've read, throughout the web, that Medical Schools look down on biology majors because they are sooo incredibly common. Thus, they would take a Music Major over a Bio Major just because they stand out. I've also read that they take into less consideration those who take up a "vocational" or "Plan B" Major, such as nursing (which doesn't really make sense), because it shows less commitment. Are these true? </p>
<p>What's a good major that would prepare me for medical school, but is also useful in other career arenas? I have an open mind for everything, and there isn't anything that I really like or dislike. </p>
<p>This upcoming year is my senior year of HS. How can discover a major that I would like to apply for by the fall? </p>
<p>Thanks everybody! :)</p>
<p>I have never heard of Bio majors being looked down. I believe that you major in anything that you are interested in. High college GPA and decent MCAT score are important to get your application looked at. Then, some EC’s and good comm. skills to be OK at interview, and you are in. IMO, nothing else is needed, except enjoying your UG years will definitely help achieving your ultimate goal.</p>
<p>*I’ve read, throughout the web, that Medical Schools look down on biology majors because they are sooo incredibly common. Thus, they would take a Music Major over a Bio Major just because they stand out. I’ve also read that they take into less consideration those who take up a “vocational” or “Plan B” Major, such as nursing (which doesn’t really make sense), because it shows less commitment. Are these true? *</p>
<p>I think those are myths. A med school isn’t going to choose a music major over a bio major JUST because the person was a music major and that “stands out.” </p>
<p>As for the Plan B belief…I don’t really believe that, either. I don’t think a med school is going to say…We’re not taking this engineering major with great stats and great medically-related ECs because his degree suggests a Plan B. </p>
<p>Major in whatever you LIKE and will get you a great GPA.</p>