Can I maintain a 4.0 GPA in college

<p>Ranka,
Although not 4.0, you are still straight A’s. My D. also had 3 A- in singing classes of her Music Minor. Small price to pay for developing pretty awesome voice without single voice lesson in her life by simply singing with Music majors who no doubt have had much more extensive pre-college Music training. So, D’s GPA was 3.98, not 4.0, but still all A’s. Her UG did not give additional point for A+, D. had more than 3 of these. Nobody is paying any attention to these decimals. As long as you are 3.6+, you are good to go as far as application to Med. Schools.
BTW, although minor has no influence on Med. School admission, Music was the most common subject of discussion during D’s interviews at Med. Schools. Needless to say, she can talk about it forever, from Classical music to some unknown obscure pop bands to the most challenging piece that she has played on piano (has impressed one interviewer with that, who also happened to be a piano palyer). So, that is why it is important to pursue your own interests, remember that you are human being, not high GPA/MCAT producing machine, enjoy your college experience, do not be anti-social hermit studying in your room all the time. Best wishes!</p>