<p>Hey guys
So I’m planning on attending college as a bioengineer/biology major and going to medical school later.From what I have seen on CC, people have said that colleges are looking for “specialists”. I have done medical internships and summer programs. However, I want to join the Congressional Youth Advisory Council where I speak with congressmen about social and political issues. I want to do it, because it will give me a chance to express my voice. As a minor, there are limited ways of doing that. Of course I need to apply and there is no guarantee that I will get in. I just want to know if being on the council will hurt my chances of getting into a good college (Ivies). I’m afraid that since I’m straying from medical pursuits it will look like I’m not committed to a medical career. </p>
<p>“people have said that colleges are looking for ‘specialists’”</p>
<p>Top colleges want people who have a hunger for learning and being involved. The fact that you don’t want to be a laser-beam focused science drone in order to do political work WILL NOT hurt you.</p>
<p>Even medical schools know this. Top med schools applicants are admitted not only b/c they have top GPAs and MCATs – but that they show diversity and awareness of the broader society and world. Don’t be fooled by the lemmings around you. Go forth. Explore. You’ll do fine.</p>
<p>It won’t hurt your chances. It’ll actually improve your chances tbh but probably by really small percentage because of how competitive Ivies are. </p>
<p>Btw I like how you say “good” college (Ivies) lol only “good”</p>