Im saying majoring in Biology could be bad due to the number of applicants with a major in Biology applying to med school. But I love biology and I am really good at it. So should I stick with it? Med schools wont frowned on me and say"another biology major..." would they?
2007-01-08 14:33:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
The most important thing is to get good grades in the science courses. This is med school. Look at the big picture. What's the purpose of medical school? It's to teach you medicine, which is based on sciences such as biology.
Grades and MCAT are paramount. If you love bio, DO IT! Top grades in the science courses are key. Every med school tells you this. This isn't like law school which has no required courses.
If you want to stand out, do it by research or minoring in Spanish or something. Quit screwing around trying to artificially enhance your chances. If you have a 3.8 in Biology with a great MCAT score, they're going to love you cuz that's the first thing they're looking for. A Spanish major with a 2.9 who took 6 years to graduate cuz she was scrounging around trying to get into all the required science classes isn't going to look too hot, even if the major isn't seen as much by the admissions committee.
2007-01-08 16:38:54 · answer #1 · answered by Linkin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, you won't impress anyone on the admissions committee by simply being a Biology major for the reason you stated.
But you're more than welcome to major in Biology if that's what you want to learn. It's important to chose a major you like rather than a major you hate that you thought would look good on a med school application.
2007-01-08 14:46:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing bad about majoring in Bio, but you should try to set yourself apart.
Take whatever opportunities you get to do some research. Med schools value research more than ever these days. Not just in courses but during summers. There are a lot of programs that pay a stipend for college students to do research at med school labs during the summer.
2007-01-08 14:39:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would they? The education is for you not them. When you apply, check with the advisor. There are many different types of sciences. There are so many possibilities in the field. I say go for it. Look at it this way.. your not the first and your sure not going to be the last. Just because you major in Biology does not mean that is what you will do for the rest of your life unless that is what you truly desire.
2007-01-08 14:42:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-28 12:05:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They wouldn't in fact it is better to look ordinary at first and get more specific later than to get too specific too early and look like a waffler later. KNow what I mean
2007-01-08 14:38:04 · answer #6 · answered by alwaysmoose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋