Question about Majors at CALS?

vitaebellaa
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:52:06 +0000

I was wondering if anyone can give me insight on the majors at CALS. I am applying ED and am pretty excited. I have heard that the major you declare has considerable weight admissions-wise. I am from New York, have tons of leadership/ECs/sports, and definitely have the grades to get in, but nothing SPECTACULAR.

I basically have two passions in life: Medicine and being an Equestrian.

I attended the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine, I have taken a TON of science classes, president of the science honor society, volunteered at Mount Sinai and Long Island Jewish.

I have been riding horses for nine years. I train with an assistant to Philip Dutton, a US Olympic Rider. I have won reserve championships over the past year or so. THis is high lighted on my resume.

I have always wanted to be a doctor and am planning to go the pre-med route. I was considering declaring Biological Sciences, or Biology and Society but I have heard this are rather popular majors and therefore more competitive to get into. I am aware that I do not have to major in biology to get into Med School. Which is why I am considering Animal Science. Is Animal Science a more obscure major ie easier to get into?

I would really appreciate any guidance! I would not soley be using animal science as a ploy to get in. Aside from the admissions factor, I really am passionate about Animal Science as well as ‘Human’ Sciences. I just really enjoy learning about the sciences! I am torn. Can someone recommend a good major that my ECs support?