What major should I do??

[kaitanuva]

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I'm a high school senior who is just receiving his decision letters from colleges. I was leaning towards engineering at first, but now I have my doubts. I chose it because I'm alright at math, but average at best at physics. I don't want to major in something that would kill my gpa (and my chances at DS) that I'm not 100% interested in.

I do not mind the pure sciences at all (bio,chem), its just that I hardly tried at those classes in high school (still did great though). What if I don't get into DS, though? A degree in engineering seems to be better than one in the natural sciences...

So from what I've gathered:
Engineering pros:
-fulfills the math in me
-good degree

Engineering cons:
-kills gpa more so than other majors
-workload, less time for pre-reqs and dentistry work outside college
-ticks off the physics idiot in me

Natural science pros:
-fulfills pre-reqs
-not as demanding as engineering

Natural science cons:
-degree doesn't seem to be as great as engineering

I don't know what to do. Luckily I'm still in high school, not in the middle of college..

 

[Maygyver]

Wait until you have actually taken some college courses and see what you enjoy. Stop worrying about it for now and enjoy life.

 

[dentalWorks]

I'm a high school senior who is just receiving his decision letters from colleges. I was leaning towards engineering at first, but now I have my doubts. I chose it because I'm alright at math, but average at best at physics. I don't want to major in something that would kill my gpa (and my chances at DS) that I'm not 100% interested in.

I do not mind the pure sciences at all (bio,chem), its just that I hardly tried at those classes in high school (still did great though). What if I don't get into DS, though? A degree in engineering seems to be better than one in the natural sciences...

So from what I've gathered:
Engineering pros:
-fulfills the math in me
-good degree

Engineering cons:
-kills gpa more so than other majors
-workload, less time for pre-reqs and dentistry work outside college
-ticks off the physics idiot in me

Natural science pros:
-fulfills pre-reqs
-not as demanding as engineering

Natural science cons:
-degree doesn't seem to be as great as engineering

I don't know what to do. Luckily I'm still in high school, not in the middle of college..

If you are having doubts about dentistry today and you aren't sure what you will do in 5 years... then yes, engineering is a good "job-finding" field, and IMO, 100 times better than a natural science bachelors degree (no offense to anyone).

I agree with Maygyver, its too early to worry about this... you can actually start college as "undecided" major, you can pick your major after first semester.

 

[doc toothache]

Engineering cons:
-kills gpa more so than other majors
-workload, less time for pre-reqs and dentistry work outside college
-ticks off the physics idiot in me

You mean engineering students are not subject to the usual grade distribution? Just as engineering isn't for everyone, neither is biology, chemistry, dentistry...

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=701115

 

[Cofo]

Ass-modeling is my major, and so far my it's been a tremendously rewarding experience. After you earn a degree in ass-modeling, you'll finally be able to answer certain metaphysical questions such as
-"Am I left-cheeked or right-cheeked?"
-"Does my butt have a soul?"
-And the proverbial inquisition of "What's that smell?" to total your knowledge about the human-ass condition.

SPOILER-ALERT: everyone is left-cheeked!

...Ok, on a serious note: Honestly, it does not matter what your major is. Dental schools will only be concerned with the grades you make in your classes. So, choose a major (even if it's non-science) and just make A's in all your classes. You'll probably make a couple B's here and there, but make sure you don't make C's in anything...especially science courses. I'm a history major btw, and I've heard that having a non-science degree can actually make you stand out amongst the 50% of applicants who have biology degrees 😉
Bottom line: Major in something you think is fun and interesting to you.

 

[Rubber Dam Man]

Major in anything you want. Engineering would an excellent degree especially if you end up changing your mind about dental school. I'd rather be stuck with an engineering degree than a science degree if I chose not to go into the health profession. In the end, do what makes you happy because that will be a huge factor in making good grades... just try your best to ace all of your science courses