Decisions Decisions Decisions

[Paul Stravinsky]

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I was wondering if you guys thought it would be better to graduate from my undergrad in 4 years with one major in chemistry and a minor english or to stay an extra year in school and get a double major before applying to med school. Thanks for the input guys!

 

[Katatonic]

It depends on how much you want to have a major in English. If you're asking how much medical schools will care? I doubt very much, I'm sure they'll care more about other pieces of your application than whether you got a 4 year minor or a 5 year major out of English.

Just decide what YOU want, and go from there.

 

[MossPoh]

double majors are worthless. Do it if you want to feel good about yourself but that is it.

My double major (or near one technically) is really worth squat now.

 

[DrYoda]

The opportunity cost of that second major will be quite large.

 

[TopSecret]

I was wondering if you guys thought it would be better to graduate from my undergrad in 4 years with one major in chemistry and a minor english or to stay an extra year in school and get a double major before applying to med school. Thanks for the input guys!

In the end you will have one bachelor's degree, will have spent another $10,000 to $30,000 in school fees, will have a minimal improvement in your application, will probably face more competition for medical school next year, and will have one less year working as a doctor. The opportunity cost is probably over $200,000.

If that extra major is worth $200,000 and one year of your life, then go for it.

 

[w8ting2exhale]

If your main goal is to go to med school and not do much with those degrees, I don't think you should double major

 

[armybound]

stay around if you need to get your GPA up, otherwise bail

there is no reason to double major

 

[Mattabet]

👍 Agree with the above. A double-major is not going to significantly affect your chances one way or another with regard to medical school, and it costs quite a bit.

Assuming you can live without it, the 'better' decision would be not to spend an extra year to double-major.

 

[brooklynblunder]

yea if it costs you, avoid it. if college was free though, i would stay forever