What is the best medical school advice you can give that no one else will?

Question

Well, I am an incoming undergraduate college freshman at the University of Michigan. I have heard so much emphasis on the MCAT (please do not talk about this, I know much about it already), but what types of things do you people recommend when it comes to clubs, recommendations, interviews, and other things a college freshman needs to know that probably no one will ever tell him?

I am also puzzled on what to major in. I heard this affects your interview for med school, and I would not like to major in Biology/Chemistry/Physics or whatnot. Which major will help me the most for medical school, and if I take the bare minimum course requirements and I am mediocre in science, how well will I do on the MCAT?

And I heard class selection is important, so what does that entail?

Thanks!!!

Answer 1

Consider majoring in a field where you can actually get a job if med school doesnt happen. What you major in really doesn't mean squat as far as helping you in med school.

Answer 2

Of course you need a very high GPA and test scores. However, your civic involvements DO make the decision between you and another candidate applying for the same school. I suggest you get involved! It can be ANYTHING, but it should be SEVERAL things. You need to major in Biology or Chemistry, period. Chemistry, at this point in time, will help you the most. I STRONGLY suggest that if you are in the USA that you minor in SPANISH. That makes a HUGE difference. Yes, class selection IS important. Your university does indeed have Pre-med advisors and you must enroll in the pre-med program! Talk to THEM about what classes you need to take.