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Hi everyone. I have a dilemma and I'd like to get anyone's sincere advice.

I'm currently a senior at my four-year university, with my major being Biomedical Sciences and a 3.28 GPA. I'm currently 73% done with the degree or have approximately credits 107 credits out of 120 credit requirement for the degree.

Last semester, I took Physics 2 and got a - C. I need to retake this course. I was planning on doing that this summer but that can wait. The issue lies in my Organic Chemistry I course. This semester I had to withdraw from it to avoid failing. I can take it this summer if I choose but another plan available for me is a major change.

I could potentially become a Biology major and be 87% done with the major and I wouldn't have to worry about retaking Physics 2 or Orgo I. I've read the stats and done a bit of reading and I know that Biology majors tend to do a lot worse on MCAT than other majors. What should I do?

Question 1: Would anyone recommend taking just the lecture of the summer for Orgo I?
Question 2: Should I give up on Orgo and Physics (which are not necessary for my major) and switch to Biology?

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To apply to med school you have to take the core sciences regardless of your major. I suggest doing whatever major allows you to perform the best.
 
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To apply to med school you have to take the core sciences regardless of your major. I suggest doing whatever major allows you to perform the best.
Is there any outright advantage to a given major, admission wise? Do schools prefer the life sciences majors as opposed to non-trads like English or communications, which are my majors?
 
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Are you trying for medical school? You need those courses for med school and the MCAT. Personally, I would not retake physics, I would cover my weaknesses with my own study methods. You do not really have enough information for people to give you good suggestions. You struggled with O Chem but you want to squeeze it all into 1 month? (Not a wise decision) I personally love biomedical and what the heck are you going to do with just a biology degree, it's the first hurdle to higher education.
 
Is there any outright advantage to a given major, admission wise? Do schools prefer the life sciences majors as opposed to non-trads like English or communications, which are my majors?

Unlikely to make a significant difference but admissions aren't stupid. Obviously someone with a bchem major with a 3.5 GPA is probably going to be better off than a kid with a 3.5 GPA with basket weaving courses given the same grades in those core sciences.
 
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Take your time and boost that GPA.
 
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Is there any outright advantage to a given major, admission wise? Do schools prefer the life sciences majors as opposed to non-trads like English or communications, which are my majors?

I feel like I need to squelch this misconception about non-trad (and the purpose of this subforum). Non-traditional students are those that meet one or more of the following criteria:
  • Delays enrollment (does not enter postsecondary education in the same calendar year that he or she finished high school)
  • Attends part-time for at least part of the academic year
  • Works full-time (35 hours or more per week) while enrolled
  • Is considered financially independent for purposes of determining eligibility for financial aid
  • Has dependents other than a spouse (usually children, but may also be caregivers of sick or elderly family members)
  • Is a single parent (either not married or married but separated and has dependents)
  • Does not have a high school diploma (completed high school with a GED or other high school completion certificate or did not finish high school)
Non-trads are not people who are majoring in something other than sciences.
 
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