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Cool off, forget about the stressful stuff. Study something you like. For example, Hamiltonian Operators in Zero gravity..

I'm not a STEM student, but I really do appreciate this video Sophia. Columbia University is lucky to count you among their ranks. I am reminded of someone I knew from university who did music as a major. It wasn't until years later he told me he wasn't doing it for his degree, but as a stepping stone to get into med school. That's how I know you're legit! 🙏 All the best in your studies Sophia

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As someone who interviewed medical school applicants for decades, I always gave preference to biochemistry and biology graduates over all others.

congrats!! omg im so jealous of your apartment vieww

The thing is, people love biology because human anatomy and physiology is endlessly fascinating. That's why they major in biology.

you're so inspiring! i'm a nontrad and columbia is my dream school (applying next summer)!

can you make a video with study tips and how you manage your time? You were already so productive even for the first day of school. Excited to see your future vids!

I found your channel and I love it!!! 💗

Solution is a STEM major with humanities minor or double major…

If u r a doctor working with sick humans then u need to be a master of BIOlogy. MCB, genetics, virology, immunology, etc.

U better major in STEM or business…

Get ready to b overworked like a slave and miserable. U should become a naturopathic physician. 👀

So basically a goof off island vacation

does anyone know of any scholarships for latinas in medicine

It doesn't make sense to forego free tuition. In the end the school you go to doesn't matter as much as the residencies you do.

Glad you mentioned not being a Bio major to get into med school. I'm a software engineer and I know a lot of EE graduates who worked at Intel, etc, and then went into med school after taking the pre-reqs. A lot of times, you won't know what you want and don't want until you're in the workforce.

Please enjoy NYC while you can (after four years of going to school there I lowkey went insane) because there’s so many wonderful things to do and see while you have fresh eyes! For a fun activity, sign up for ticket lotteries for Broadway shows every week until you get one! Hamilton’s is $10 😊

This is amazing! I am currently in the 2025 Application Cycle. I hope to say the same thing this time next year. Looking forward to seeing your progression throughout these years. Best of luck!

congrats!! So happy for you!! What were your stats? Do u have advice on how to study well for the mcat?

Your videos are so great, and I am excited to see more of your med school journey! On a side note, I wanted to point out that you should be cautious of how much you mention your location and where you live because New York is already a sketch city for the most part. I imagine your channel is gonna grow even more starting med school, and you have such a bright future, so I say this because I feel it is important to ensure you stay safe and stress free throughout your journey. All the best!

Huh...For some reason, I thought med school started at, like, 5am every day. 😆 Are you gonna' watch "In The Heights" in The Heights? 😉

CONGRATS GIRLL!

Hi Sophia 👋 congrats on your first day medical school and making new amigos 🤙🏼 Can you include some of your drawings in a future vid? ✌🏻

You are so grown up now 😊

congrat!!!

Hello Sophia, Your videos are truly inspirational. I am a freshman who is pursuing biology on a pre-med track. Do you have any advice for us freshies who will soon start university?

Currently a Medical Student who works on the admissions committee. WE DO NOT CARE WHAT YOU MAJORED IN!!!!! Chose what's best for you, whether thats the path of least resistance that gets you your core clashes done with you major or something you're more passionate about but will inconvenience your life. WE DO NOT CARE! What we care about is this 1. A good trend or upward trend of academics performance, a 1.9 that becomes a 3.2 is more impressive than a 3.2 that became a 3.4 2. Solid MCAT, after 510 they won't even look at you MCAT as a factor anymore but a 505-509 is fine, you will need a more solid application but just a little 3. Personal Statement, LoR and Activities! THESE gets you into med school, you can overcome any academic folly if you have the salesmanship to sell yourself. Easier to sell gold then menure though BUT if you're that good of a salesmen then you can fo it. My number 1 advise for you all, DONT listen to medical students (I see the irony). What I've stated is not my opinion, it's my Dean of admissions. Any MS1-4 doesn't know what the hell they are talking about. Be your best self, work hard and tell your honest and earnest story, you'll find a school that you'll excel at. Don't sell yourselves short and don't let strangers on the internet influence scare you into changing you major

OMG CAN U SHARE UR UT AUSTIN HONORS ESSAYS I AM A PROSPECTIVE APPLICANT

why does Usa require to do pre med before med school? its weird why not just go to med school

I decided to major in biology because I genuinely enjoy the subject. I did know that I could do different majors as a pre-med but I chose not to.

Yay just submitted my applications 10 mins ago all majoring in bio

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!🙌

Curious, why didn’t you apply to A&M?

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Omg thank u for the advice. I was on the verge of choosing bio over psych as a pre-med because my parents disapproved of psych. I’m actually more passionate about psych though.

As a surgeon with a HS student wanting to go to med school, I think this is great advice. Though difficult, you can find interesting research. I did basic gene therapy research that became FDA-approved years later. My 16yo was trembling with excitement just talking to the PI about the project. Sometimes having a front row seat in innovation can be exhilarating.

“Because that’s what the patriarchy is for.” Made me holler out loud🤣🤣#instantfollow

I majored in Biology and got in with a low gpa and got a decent MCAT. I think Biology is an amazing major, if you have interest in it

Do you have a video on your stats and what extracurriculars you did and when? If not could we get a video on that? I’m so confused on how to organize it lol and I have only the internet to guide me😅

Did you get a tuition full ride at Columbia Medical school? Do you know Anthony Tang on TH-cam?

Thank you Sophia...you make it so easy to learn🤩

girl I think we have the same mirror and door LMFAO ty for the advice though, coming from a high school student <3

too late 😢

Are these tips also good for pre-vet?

I’m currently pre-PA and about to be a sophomore in college. I’d say this advice extends to us as well! Especially the one about majoring in biology. I started off as a bio major, but I saw that a lot of the classes weren’t even biology related, like I would’ve had to take calc and physics 1 & 2 which felt so unnecessary and looked like it would take me more than 4 years. My gpa would suffer horribly if I had to take all of those crazy difficult classes. I switched to majoring in psychology and minoring in biology and I’m so much happier now, since I love learning psychology and I think it’s important for any healthcare field. And I still take biology classes without the unnecessary math and physics

Thank you for helping me make my amazing rug I could not do it with out this video 💛

I’m premed and I’m going to major in biochem

Hi! Could you make a video giving advice / personal ancedote on how you achieved a 4.0 at WashU. I'd love to know if HS played a factor in preparation to your academic performance, and if you'd say your naturally smart / inclined to science!

Would you recommend one to major in bioengineering during undergrad while meeting premed prerequisites or an interdisciplinary section within bioE as a pathway to med school? I've heard bioE it's hard to maintain a high GPA so it's risky; however, it's far less common than others and since med schools want diverse student body, majoring in bioE would offer its benefits of being less common than biology majors.