That's true, although it's to be expected on a 100+ page thread.
I'll add a story!
Me talking to an incoming freshman who plays on becoming a neurosurgeon
Me: So you're pre-med? That's awesome!
Her: Yeah, I want to become a neurosurgeon, but I'll probably apply to a few different types of schools anyways.
Me: What do you mean?
Her: Well just in case I end up not wanting to be a neurosurgeon, I'm going to apply to some pediatrics schools, some oncology schools, and maybe some obgyn schools in addition to neurosurgery schools.
Me: You specialize
after medical school - during residency..
Her:
What's residency?!
I guess she is only a freshman, but still