Majoring in Finance or Accounting

[doc44ever]

I have been thinking about majoring in a business field such as Finance or Accounting (Feel free to suggest any other nice ones if you know of any). I feel that this will be easier to get a 4.0 in vs a Biology major but my only concern is that will medical schools look at me as someone who took the easy way out or do they only look at GPA and MCAT? I am aiming for prestigious medical schools so please give me your advice on this topic. This way, I can work for a firm while in medical school and pay off my debts as soon as possible rather than waiting for them to double.

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[JESSFALLING]

Neither Accounting or Finance is considered to be an "easy" major so you will be fine with either. In the case that you decide not to attend medical school, both majors (accounting in particular) will provide you with decent career prospects, as you likely know. Additionally, either major will instill some of the foundational business knowledge that is essential for success in private practice. You might also consider an economics major (with a few business courses on the side). Economics majors tend to do very well at a lot of things, including the admissions process. Econ major + MBA and MD/DO = Gold 😀

HOWEVER....you WILL NOT BE ABLE TO WORK WHILE IN MEDICAL SCHOOL! Get that thought out of your head!

 

[NightGod]

I have been thinking about majoring in a business field such as Finance or Accounting (Feel free to suggest any other nice ones if you know of any). I feel that this will be easier to get a 4.0 in vs a Biology major but my only concern is that will medical schools look at me as someone who took the easy way out or do they only look at GPA and MCAT? I am aiming for prestigious medical schools so please give me your advice on this topic. This way, I can work for a firm while in medical school and pay off my debts as soon as possible rather than waiting for them to double.

This.

x1000

No one is going to care that you got a Biomedical Engineering degree when you show up with a 2.9 GPA and 30 MCAT. Find something that you enjoy enough to do well in and rock the hell out of the pre-reqs and MCAT and the rest will work itself out.

That said, I personally believe something in the business field is one of the best majors to get your degree in. Best case you know enough about business to not be at the mercy of your admin staff, worst case you have a very solid career outlook to fall back on.

 

[mjjdm1985]

I have been thinking about majoring in a business field such as Finance or Accounting (Feel free to suggest any other nice ones if you know of any). I feel that this will be easier to get a 4.0 in vs a Biology major but my only concern is that will medical schools look at me as someone who took the easy way out or do they only look at GPA and MCAT? I am aiming for prestigious medical schools so please give me your advice on this topic. This way, I can work for a firm while in medical school and pay off my debts as soon as possible rather than waiting for them to double.

I began pursuing premedical coursework while finishing up my accounting degree and am currently an accountant. (So I can't speak directly for a finance degree).

In my experience, upper level accounting classes are just as difficult as upper level biology classes (though the accounting ones are much more boring! at least to me 🙂). If you plan on getting a non-science degree, get it in something that you enjoy. If you enjoy accounting that's great, but not many people do. Also, the basic coursework for accounting classes has almost nothing in common with the basic coursework for medical school (think: no double-dipping). It will probably take you at least an extra year to graduate. Finally, you will NOT be able to work as an accountant during medical school. Medical school is a very time-consuming pursuit with classes typically Monday-Friday. Working for a firm is a full-time job with long hours typically Monday-Friday. You can't do both.

Disclaimer: My accounting degree has come in handy because I had to take a few years off after undergrad to improve my medical application. It is a very employable degree and I have been able to save up to pay for a large portion of medical school. I think most people would prefer to go straight to medical school after college, though, and honestly so would I 😀

 

[Pietrantonio]

I have been thinking about majoring in a business field such as Finance or Accounting (Feel free to suggest any other nice ones if you know of any). I feel that this will be easier to get a 4.0 in vs a Biology major but my only concern is that will medical schools look at me as someone who took the easy way out or do they only look at GPA and MCAT? I am aiming for prestigious medical schools so please give me your advice on this topic. This way, I can work for a firm while in medical school and pay off my debts as soon as possible rather than waiting for them to double.

Do YOU feel like you are taking the easy way out? That is the question.....

 

[Soulstice]

On the other hand though, your ability to get hired or do anything in these fields is very dependent upon your work experience, and the types of internships you have in college. Without this kind of experience, if you decide late to drop pre-med you're kind of leaving yourself up a creek without a paddle..

 

[paul411]

Accounting is not an easy major from what I've heard.

 

[HatWobble]

Major in what you find to be interesting. The A's will follow.

 

[Pietrantonio]

Major in what you find to be interesting. The A's will follow.

Couldn't have said it any better....👍

 

[deleted357625]

I have been thinking about majoring in a business field such as Finance or Accounting (Feel free to suggest any other nice ones if you know of any). I feel that this will be easier to get a 4.0 in vs a Biology major but my only concern is that will medical schools look at me as someone who took the easy way out or do they only look at GPA and MCAT? I am aiming for prestigious medical schools so please give me your advice on this topic. This way, I can work for a firm while in medical school and pay off my debts as soon as possible rather than waiting for them to double.

no it's totally fine. Just take the pre-reqs and maybe a few upper-level science courses and you are fine. You actually stand out from the typical bio majors.

 

[Ride Big Sky]

I have been thinking about majoring in a business field such as Finance or Accounting (Feel free to suggest any other nice ones if you know of any). I feel that this will be easier to get a 4.0 in vs a Biology major but my only concern is that will medical schools look at me as someone who took the easy way out or do they only look at GPA and MCAT? I am aiming for prestigious medical schools so please give me your advice on this topic. This way, I can work for a firm while in medical school and pay off my debts as soon as possible rather than waiting for them to double.

OP you are an idiot.