What should I do?

[Not.a.Doc]

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Hello SDN friends,

So far I have 53 credits (34 completed and 19 in progress), 4.0 GPA.

I have to declare my major this week, it is either going to be applied math or biochemistry. I am halfway through the math degree and have only 4 semesters left (Graduating early) or 5 more semesters for the biochemistry degree .
If I am choosing Biochemistry, next semester I have to take General Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry I, Microbiology, and Genetics and 1 credits Pass/Fail seminar class (17 credits total).
If I am picking math I will have to take computer programming, calculus 3 (I didn't take it because it was not required for the upper level math classes but it is required for the degree), General Physics I or a math elective, and 1 writing class.
Edit: and General Chemistry II also

I am worried that if I stick with the math degree (Only because it is faster and a good backup) I won't be prepared for medical school or the MCAT, I know that math majors score high on the MCAT, but I am not the best at self-studying.
On the other hand, the biochemistry degree will take me longer and if I don't get into medical school I have nothing to do with it as I am not interested in working in a lab.

So my first question is what do you think?

My second question is about my EC's:

So far I have 120+ hours of clinical experience (Volunteering - EMS) and about to finish my EMT class.
I am also starting paramedic school (For 2 years) next semester, not for my medical school application but because I love it.
By the end of this semester, I will have 200+ hours of Math and Biology tutoring (College level-paid).

During the summer I hope to shadow a physician if I can find one and next semester I hope to get into research, which is kind of hard to find in my school.

I didn't do any EC'S my freshman year because I did not have a car and didn't live on campus and had to wait for the bus and train everyday for 2 hours.

So what do you think about my EC's, what should I add/improve?

Thank You.

 

[premedvideos1]

Is there a possibility to do math major while taking medical school prerequisites in your school? That would be the best option. It would give you a backup, while ability to apply for medical school.

 

[Seldon]

I suggest you do the math major, but take the appropriate classes for the MCAT too (ochem, biochem, psych, soc, etc.). You would still graduate on time and do what you want to do. You could also get math based research experience in a bioinformatics lab (if you've got the coding). That would be a good middle ground that would keep you exposed to biochem/medical research.

 

[Not.a.Doc]

Is there a possibility to do math major while taking medical school prerequisites in your school? That would be the best option. It would give you a backup, while ability to apply for medical school.

Yes but I feel like it is unrelated and I will be at a disadvantage if I get into medical school.

 

[Not.a.Doc]

I suggest you do the math major, but take the appropriate classes for the MCAT too (ochem, biochem, psych, soc, etc.). You would still graduate on time and do what you want to do. You could also get math based research experience in a bioinformatics lab (if you've got the coding). That would be a good middle ground that would keep you exposed to biochem/medical research.

I will still graduate on time with the Biochemistry degree (4 years) versus early graduation with the math degree (3.5 years), no big deal.
Will math give me any advantage?

 

[premedvideos1]

Yes but I feel like it is unrelated and I will be at a disadvantage if I get into medical school.

There are people from all majors in medical school. It would not be that much of a disadvantage. Your prerequisite classes will prepare you fine. If you have time, add in more biology classes.

 

[Seldon]

I will still graduate on time with the Biochemistry degree (4 years) versus early graduation with the math degree (3.5 years), no big deal.
Will math give me any advantage?

No major will give you any advantage, as long as you take the premed courses. Honestly, I'd do what you're most interested.

 

[Not.a.Doc]

What about my EC's?

 

[Turkishking]

Think outside of the box, and do what you love.