Need Advice for College Major(s)

tetratic
Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:07:43 +0000

Hi, I’m currently a sophomore in high school, but I’d like to get this figured out soon. My true strong point is math- this year, I have written two essays totaling about 30 pages (hopefully I’ll get them published soon). However, I don’t see the practicality of pursuing pure math, nor do I envision myself studying applied math. I’m positive that I want a doctoral degree and fairly confident that I want to do something with neuroscience. What are the best majors for:

a. med school

b. computational neuroscience programs

What double majors would work for these possibilities? Would double majoring in (pure) math as well as another science benefit me, or would it be pointless? Would physics be an OK major?

Thanks for any advice.