soft factors...

[xonkdt]

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How do schools generally look at research and other soft factors from students of a non-science major. Would it behoove me to do science research with only the limited (pre-req) credentials, or should i just complete my thesis and research within the field i am majoring in (economics) and hope they find it interesting?

 

[tacrum43]

How do schools generally look at research and other soft factors from students of a non-science major. Would it behoove me to do science research with only the limited (pre-req) credentials, or should i just complete my thesis and research within the field i am majoring in (economics) and hope they find it interesting?

Well I think it depends on what school you want to attend. If you want to go to a research heavy school like Wash U or Duke or plan to do MD/PhD, then the science research would probably be better. But if you don't care about research in a science field, then don't do it. As long as your MCAT and GPA in your science pre-reqs for medical school are good, it shouldn't be an issue at most schools.

 

[monkeys!]

Another related question: I am a science major (astronomy). Astronomy research is drastically different from that of other sciences. I was just wondering if biology or chemistry research is preferable to astronomy (or other non bio/chem) research.