For Medschool: Modern Middle Eastern Studies or Statistics?

Pre-Med & Medical School Pre-Med Topics
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<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>My goal is med school. I have loaded up on many AP math and science classes in high school, but desire to broaden my horizons in college. Though I will still fulfill med school pre requisites, I am vacillating between Modern Middle Eastern Studies and Statistics as a major while applying to top-tier schools e.g. Harvard, Cornell, Duke, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, Swarthmore.</p>

<p>I am very interested in the Mid East, for it is a hotspot in the world right now and will be in the years to come and I would love to learn about Middle Eastern history, religion, politics, economics and the various ethnic issues in the regions. However, I see how applicable and useful statistics is in many different fields after taking AP Statistics. </p>

<p>Middle Eastern seems to be the more exotic choice, yet on the other hand, statistics will give me a strong foundation in quantitative skills and I would be able to use my knowledge of statistics in medicine. So my question, which major will serve me best, and what major do you think medical schools would prefer? </p>

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<p>You will need to cover at least 2 years worth of premed requirements if not more unrelated to whatever you are stating here.</p>

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<p>Whatever you like, can get higher grades in, and fits in better with your backup plans if you do not get into any medical school.</p>