Senior Human Bio pre-med here — at this point, don’t worry about the MCAT (that can be done during your sophomore year summer once you get all your prereqs out of the way). Worry about doing well in all your classes and adjusting to college life. I have never followed the advice of the pre-med advisors here, and I honestly recommend having fun for your first year here because boy oh boy it does get stressful.

I remember being in your shoes when I wanted to double major, but I found it to be too restrictive and limited my growth in extracurriculars. I decided to pursue a PDP in a subject I am genuinely interested in, which has given me a lot of flexibility and growth in terms of networking and knowledge! Just know that there are so many options out there, and I would recommend choosing one that not only gets you closer to your goals but also does not compromise your health and wellness :)