I was recently informed by my advisor that I need to take two more elective courses to satisfy my double major of Biochemistry and Genetics. I am graduating in December and there is no way I have room for two more classes so I am probably going to drop my second major (Genetics). I was wondering if that is going to affect my chances of matriculation into med school as I am in the process of interviewing and my application shows that I am double majoring?
dropping double major
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You're that close, and now you're going to quit? It's not going to hurt, but come on! 2 electives!
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It probably won't affect your chances - but there's really no way to know if it'll strike any adcom the wrong way, or if they all just won't care.
If the rest of your application is strong, I wouldn't fret it too much.
If the rest of your application is strong, I wouldn't fret it too much.
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It's only 2 classes I would do it but that's just me
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I'm in a similar situation. Are you applying this cycle? If so, stick it out. Your GPA isn't that important anymore. Next cycle? You might want to drop it. Protect that GPA.
Most people also say that adcoms don't care about double majors, but if you already indicated that you are doing one on your AMCAS, they might wonder what happened.
Most people also say that adcoms don't care about double majors, but if you already indicated that you are doing one on your AMCAS, they might wonder what happened.
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Nobody will care.
If it is a sense of accomplishment thing then you can do it, but it will mean absolutely nothing in medical school. I was 2 classes away from a German Lit. degree but it would actually mean an extra year by how the classes were offered. I didn't run into one admissions person who cared why I didn't finish it out.
I rather have the free time off away from school for a bit. That'll be more valuable than any undergrad class.
If it is a sense of accomplishment thing then you can do it, but it will mean absolutely nothing in medical school. I was 2 classes away from a German Lit. degree but it would actually mean an extra year by how the classes were offered. I didn't run into one admissions person who cared why I didn't finish it out.
I rather have the free time off away from school for a bit. That'll be more valuable than any undergrad class.
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Can you take a couple of easy clep tests to get the extra 6 hours of credit?
Sociology and Psychology are easy tests.
Maybe you can ask around for something fun and easy that would be an easy A without too much more work.
Sociology and Psychology are easy tests.
Maybe you can ask around for something fun and easy that would be an easy A without too much more work.
