<p>FWIW, this is a very interesting article regarding the relation of major to MCAT scores. Interestingly, pre-med majors did not do as well as other majors by a significant margin. Not only do students in other majors fare better on MCAT’s, but they also have an actually useful major for employment should they take a year off to work in between for financial reasons or ultimately decide not to go into medicine. Obamacare is going to have a huge impact on medicine and it may not be what you think it will be. So, having something else to fall back on would actually serve you well. </p>
<p>[Some</a> Statistics on the MCAT and Undergraduate Majors A Med School Odyssey](<a href=“http://medschoolodyssey.■■■■■■■■■■■■■/2010/03/30/some-statistics-on-the-mcat-and-your-undergraduate-major/]Some”>Some Statistics on the MCAT and Undergraduate Majors | A Med School Odyssey)</p>
<p>Given this information, re-evaluate the schools you are considering for their strength in the other majors that would be of interest to you. </p>
<p>As an alum and mom of freshman engineer at UMD-CP, I would highly recommend UMD-CP. However, if you are a senior and have not already applied, you will not be eligible for the merit money which I think you would get. Only students that apply by the Nov 1 priority deadline (not a commitment) are eligible for merit scholarships and special honors/scholars programs. You would still be eligible for financial aid, but just not merit. </p>
<p>However, if you are a junior, make sure you apply by Nov 1 and go visit Maryland. It meets all of your criteria and then some.</p>