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okay so bottom line is: I have a LOT of extra time in my schedule. I could graduate early but I'd rather take an extra year to make myself more competitive for medical school applications. I am currently a B.S. Human Biology major with a minor in Business. Should I... 1.) Take on another major in Chemistry or 2.) Take courses in different colleges (arts, psychology, anthropology, etc.) ? I already know that double majoring would not make me more competitive in the application process, but taking on a double major would force me to take on more difficult and rigorous science courses (p-chem, inorganic, etc.) which I'm sure would appeal to admissions committee (given that I do well in them). I love science. Always have! So double majoring wouldn't just be for the "looks of having another major" but to expand my knowledge. On the other hand, I am also interested in taking classes other than science just to expand my educational horizon. I think it would be fun to get out of my science-y comfort zone and explore new knowledge.
SO, i guess my question is: which route would be better for medical school? Some people have told me double major would help prepare me for MCAT and might be able to prove that I can take on heavy science course loads and do well (maybe) but others have said that I should try new classes even if it doesn't get me a double major just to make myself appear well-rounded and open-minded come application time. What do you guys think??
SO, i guess my question is: which route would be better for medical school? Some people have told me double major would help prepare me for MCAT and might be able to prove that I can take on heavy science course loads and do well (maybe) but others have said that I should try new classes even if it doesn't get me a double major just to make myself appear well-rounded and open-minded come application time. What do you guys think??
