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Since I am almost done with my B.A. in Art History, I plan on being a part-time student for the next few semesters and taking the remaining pre-requisites. However, my parents want me to finish the remaining science courses as early as possible, take the MCAT and apply. But I want to finish the remaining pre-requisites at my own pace rather than rushing to take them because getting a good understanding of them will help me on the MCAT. You should also know that my parents are paying for my tuition. So, last night, I went to my parents' house, and they berated me by telling me that my plan for finishing the remaining perquisites at my own pace is worthless and will not work. When I disagreed with their plan, they questioned my ability to get into a DO school and briefly suggested that I look into alternative careers. They also briefly berated me that I should have majored in Biochemistry and not Art History. Adding to this already volatile situation, it doesn't help that my older brother just matched into an extremely prestigious orthopaedic surgery residency program in Texas. So, I am at a dilemma as to whether I should take my parents' advice, finish the remaining pre-requisites as soon as possible, take the MCAT etc. or comfortably finish the remaining prerequisites at my own pace as a part-time student. Your advice will be greatly appreciated.