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H4LfAd1ME said:
I'm a pre-med student majoring in studio art and minoring in biology. I've been told over and over again that what you major in doesn't matter--only if you have a good gpa, mcat score, extracurriculars, complete pre-reqs. However, my bcpm gpa isn't that high--in the 3.4 - 3.5 range (and i haven't taken the MCATs yet). With my below average bcpm gpa/major, will it make a difference that i'm majoring in studio art? my parents and i are worried that i won't have a plan B in case i don't get into medical school due to my gpa. for those who majored in studio art, how were your bcpm gpa/mcat scores?

also, how did you tie in your love of art with medicine in your ps/interviews? they are in extreme opposites of the academic radar and I find it hard to eloquently tie the two together.

i'm just really worried that i chose to major in the wrong subject and i've been stressing ever since (i'm a junior so it's too late to change my major). advice of any kind will be much appreciated!🙂
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Your GPA probably isn't Harvard/Penn/Hopkins material, but you'll probably do fine if you apply broadly and do okay on the MCAT.

Schools will LOVE that you are an art major. But seeing as you're the creative type, I'll leave weaving your art interests into your medicine interests in your personal statement up to you.
 
You could try getting involved with some kind of volunteer occupational therapy/music therapy/art therapy for adults and/or children and go with "the healing power of art" or something.
 
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Ah, a fellow artsy!

I was a studio art major and taught art in the public school system for three years before returning and taking the sciences. My BCPM was 3.77 overall (3.83 in post bacc work) and my overall was 3.83. My MCAT was a 30Q with a highest score in verbal, not the sciences. So far my art background seems to be helping (one acceptance, one interview scheduled so far) rather than hurting I think. I've probably talked more about tying teaching and doctoring together. As for art I've discussed attention to detail, training in self and other critiques, seeing the "big picture", being a visual and tactile learner, finding beauty in unexpected places, etc. You obviously need to have the personal statement come from you but these are things I felt apply as a student and future physician. I don't think science and art are that extremely different, you should be able to tie them together. Don't stress about your choice of major, like you said it's too late to change and I think they do like a nice variety of interests. Talk about how art is an outlet for you and will help you in the future. With the lower gpa bust your tail your last year to show you are serious and knock the MACT out of the park. If all else fails teach art, continue for a BFA and teach at a University, or do something completely unrelated, for a lot of career it doesn't seem like the major matters as much as just having the degree. Hope this helped, good luck.
 
sapalee said:
C'mon, I can't be the only one here who has applied international as well.
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Outside of the Caribbean (and even then) I wouldn't be surprised if I were you. Odds of practicing what you want in the US are dramatically reduced by getting your medical education out of the country, so the vast majority of informed applicants aim to get into a US MD/DO school.
 
gettheleadout said:
Outside of the Caribbean (and even then) I wouldn't be surprised if I were you. Odds of practicing what you want in the US are dramatically reduced by getting your medical education out of the country, so the vast majority of informed applicants aim to get into a US MD/DO school.
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agree,

also OP, consider taking some upper division science courses to pull up your BCPM and to show adcoms that you can handle "rigorous scientific courses".
 
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