<p>Many people say that in order to get into med. school, one needs solid GPA, MCAT score, and EC. The type of college does not matter very much. That is great news, but if med. school does not care about the college one attend, then why do so much people try to get into prestigious colleges across the country? </p>
<p>Thanks for the advice.</p>
<p>Don’t assume that one’s undergrad school mean nothing. Yes, it is true that one can get in to med school regardless of accredited institution given adequate GPA/MCAT/ECs; however, going to a hard school will help you get into a hard medical school. It may not be a huge bump, but it can’t be completely negligible. </p>
<p>People like having that “Harvard” or “Northwestern” et cetera brands to flaunt around. Although it is very shallow, people like attaching their names to that prestige factor, pretending they are special or something for it. Going to a competitive high school with peers who will be going to top 10 schools can be hurtful to a student who goes to easy to get in U. Teenagers have pride, and it feels comforting to some of them to be a part of something.</p>
<p>It can be cheaper. Schools with big brands often have fat wallets, where state schools can be broke and offer nothing but loans.</p>
<p>Some actually want a better education and want to have an intellectual set of peers.</p>
<p>It can be easier to get involved or get research connections and such, but this reason is the most variable. Top liberal arts schools don’t churn out mammoth loads of research, but most state schools contribute at least some.</p>