Hello all,
I'm a Junior at the University of Illinois majoring in Animal Science. I first thought I wanted to be a veterinarian (my dad is), but decided last year that human medicine has so many advantages and that I just feel more passionate towards it, so I decided to change career paths. My GPA is 3.89, I volunteer a lot, im from central illinois, I'm in multiple clubs with multiple leadership positions, I'm in a social fraternity, I've shadowed (and will continue to do so), and I hope to get somewhere around a 30 for my MCAT. With all of that being said, do you think my major being animal science (a traditionally pre-vet major) will hinder my chances at getting into medical school? Also, would wash u, northwestern, Loyola, u of I, or Southern Illinois medical school all be worth applying to? I realize this question contains a couple hypotheticals, but I just want a ballparked answer and some minor closure - kinda stressing out here.
I'm a Junior at the University of Illinois majoring in Animal Science. I first thought I wanted to be a veterinarian (my dad is), but decided last year that human medicine has so many advantages and that I just feel more passionate towards it, so I decided to change career paths. My GPA is 3.89, I volunteer a lot, im from central illinois, I'm in multiple clubs with multiple leadership positions, I'm in a social fraternity, I've shadowed (and will continue to do so), and I hope to get somewhere around a 30 for my MCAT. With all of that being said, do you think my major being animal science (a traditionally pre-vet major) will hinder my chances at getting into medical school? Also, would wash u, northwestern, Loyola, u of I, or Southern Illinois medical school all be worth applying to? I realize this question contains a couple hypotheticals, but I just want a ballparked answer and some minor closure - kinda stressing out here.