Programs Should I pursue a double major or masters?

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Applying to medical school with a current GPA of 3.415 raises the question of how to enhance the application while waiting for the next cycle. Continuing education is recommended, with a focus on either pursuing a master's degree or adding a second major. The consensus leans towards a master's degree, as it is viewed more favorably in the admissions process and allows for a fresh GPA start. A second major may offer minimal GPA improvement and is often overlooked by admissions committees.
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Im going to apply for med school this august. I'll have to wait a year. Instead of just graduating and sitting around, I was thinking I would continue taking classes. If anything, to continue to boost my GPA and make my application look better for next time in the event that I get rejected this time. my GPA right now is 3.415

What do you think? Masters or 2nd major?
 
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LebLlama said:
What do you think? Masters or 2nd major?
Masters. Your most recent degree gets weighed most heavily, and you'll start off on a clean slate GPA wise. At best, a 2nd major may bump up your gpa by a few points (not many 'cause you probably have a ton of credits already), and judging by what other people have said at this forum, nobody looks at the 2nd major.
 

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