My GPA is 3.61, science GPA is 3.44. Am going heavy on the MCATing this summer, plan on getting a 30+. I think I have really good extracuriculars (EMT-B, using that lisence w/volunteer work, various leadership positions, etc).
Now: should I research for one semester during second semester sr. year? I will have a heavy course load and have to take labs I wouldn't have to otherwise, but will it be worth it?
Will I be able to put it on my applications for this cylce, or will it be a waste of time?
Also does the type of research matter...like doing research on stomach enzymes (the position I can get for second semester) or rating drugs and conducting surveys..(an option I have that won't cause me to take such a heavy course load).
Bottom line: is it worth doing research second semester of senior year when I am applying this cycle? Will it even count? But if I don't do great on MCAT, it will be good for next year...ahhh what should I do!
Now: should I research for one semester during second semester sr. year? I will have a heavy course load and have to take labs I wouldn't have to otherwise, but will it be worth it?
Will I be able to put it on my applications for this cylce, or will it be a waste of time?
Also does the type of research matter...like doing research on stomach enzymes (the position I can get for second semester) or rating drugs and conducting surveys..(an option I have that won't cause me to take such a heavy course load).
Bottom line: is it worth doing research second semester of senior year when I am applying this cycle? Will it even count? But if I don't do great on MCAT, it will be good for next year...ahhh what should I do!
