<p>I'm debating between doing Pre-Med through FSU, UGA, or LSU.</p>
<p>FSU: I'm from Florida, so I'd get Bright Futures, and probably could get my tuition for pretty low. </p>
<p>UGA: I know I can get in, but I will most likely be paying full OOS tuition. </p>
<p>LSU: I qualify for scholarships there, and could probably get tuition down to what I would be paying at FSU.</p>
<p>You’re from FL so depending on your parent’s income that could really cut the cost for tuition for you.
My tuition is paid for entirely at FSU thanks to grants, but I’m an Independent student and don’t get family income. </p>
<p>It seems your’re more focused on cost rather than what each program has to offer?
Pre-Med is just that PRE - med.
Many will argue undergrad highly matters, but talk to any pre-med advisor I’m sure they’ll tell you your GPA is crucial, as well as recommendations and MCAT scores. The University matters only up to a certain point. Honestly all the Universities you listed are great and have an excellent reputation overall. Now if you were including some of the top pre-med programs that’s a little different, but I’m sure the ones you listed are all about on the same level.
Is there a reason you didn’t include USF on your list, since you mentioned you were in FL.</p>
<p>Thanks for the quick reply!</p>
<p>I live right by USF, so it’s just a little too close for comfort. I guess it’s good to know that all three of those schools are on the same level, I think I was kinda hoping one would be better than the others just so it would be an easier choice for me; right now, I can’t choose between them. FSU makes the most financial sense, I’ve always been a die-hard LSU fan, and for some reason I’ve just always been drawn to UGA.</p>
<p>Oh, and @papertiger87 how do you like FSU?</p>
<p>These are all big state public schools, and I imagine the academic experience at them would be similar (for what it’s worth, I went to my state flagship for undergrad). While I don’t know anything about the individual merits of any of these programs, I would be absolutely SHOCKED if any of them was so much better than the others that it should persuade you to go there. Whether your academic pedigree means anything substantial to med school admissions is frequently debated; it seems like the consensus here is that it doesn’t–but that’s kind of a moot point, as none of the schools you’re considering would likely get a “boost” for name. </p>
<p>You should go to a school that you like, a school where you’re comfortable, and a school that won’t break the bank. If all 3 schools are the same on all 3 of those levels, then you really can’t go wrong with any of them!</p>
<p>Thanks! Glad to know pedigree doesn’t matter much–I was a little worried about that. I’ve just toured a lot of schools, and I’ve always felt much more comfortable at the bigger state schools than the smaller private ones. </p>
<p>And a second question–what happens if you don’t get into med school? What do you do with a science degree? That really gets me nervous; I guess it’s a good thing though, it’ll probably pressure me to study more.</p>
<p>How do I like FSU?
If you asked me that during the summer I would’ve said “great! Love it here!”
Ask me now…
Honestly I do not like this city. I’m from the Tampa area and actually miss it.
During summer term I only enjoyed it bc I had awesome roommates and lived in Ragans on the nice side of campus. Who wouldn’t love it tbh if you were in my situation. Roomed w great people, had my own room, very close to my classes, campus was chill.
Then Fall happened. Roomed on the terrible side of campus, horrible roommate and it’s sooo far from my classes. The city is boring and small. You’re trapped here. Unless you enjoy partying than you’ll be fine but that is your only option for fun at night. I’m 25 I just want to get my degree and the hell out of this city. It’s not like I’m a glass half empty person. I was very hopeful and tried my best to see the good and best in the situation, but it’s impossible at this point. My living situation isn’t helping at all and nothing can change the fact that Tallahassee barely has any diversity and is a boring city.
Academics are great though. I like my Advisors and my classes, there are lots of opportunities for study abroad and the career center is great everything else not so much.
You’ll live it though if you’re roomed with good people, but you’re a pre med student. You’re going to be stressed out of your mind and need a break from campus life from time to time. I’d choose a place where you can catch a break from college life and living in a college town you won’t get that. </p>
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<p>It would be crazy to pay full OOS costs to go to UGa when you could go to LSU or FSU for much less.</p>
<p>What are your PARENTS saying? How much will they pay each year? Would they be willing to pay for UGa when you have cheaper options that are just as good?</p>
<p>My only issue with both FSU and LSU is that neither seems well maintained. LSU is a mishmash of buildings with landscaping that is out of control. FSU has really old buildings that haven’t been updated. </p>
<p>What are your stats? Where else are you looking? Are you considering UF or other schools?</p>
<p>My parents don’t have much to say about the situation. Not to say they don’t care, they just know I’m extremely frugal and responsible, so they trust me to pick the right option. They know that if I choose a pricier school, it will be because I truly feel it is worth the extra money. It’s an odd situation, but that’s just how we function. I think they know that I know more about colleges than they do. </p>
<p>UF is pretty much off the list. One, because they are a huge rival of LSU (who I have grown up cheering for), and there is just no way I could get myself to truly cheer for them. But going deeper than football, I’ve visited the school many times and I just never felt at home. I’m also just ready to get outside of that area of Florida… FSU is practically in Georgia, and it’s a much different vibe than the one I get in Gainseville and where I live. </p>
<p>papertiger87, those are really good points. I’ve never been much of a partier, so that’s a big concern for me. Do you think you’d like FSU better if you were younger, more around the typical undergraduate age? My friend’s cousin is in grad school at FSU, and she has similar views as you do; she was practically counting down the days until she could leave. On the other hand, two of the girls I stayed with (freshmen in undergrad) LOVED FSU. But I’ll keep what you said in mind for sure, especially the point about me being stressed as a pre-med student. I did meet a pre-med freshman, and to be honest she seemed a little overwhelmed by it all. Not so much by the studying itself, but more by the fact that I think she felt like she was the only one who was studying… </p>
<p>My stats are 3.3 unweighted GPA (due to some bad middle school grades that transferred over), 3.8 weighted. Thirteen total AP classes, the rest honors or graduation requirements. 29 on the ACT, 1230/1890 on the SAT. Strong ECs (captain of cross country, captain of track, president of Latin Club)</p>
<p>Oh, and other schools I’ve looked into are SMU, Tulane, and Clemson.</p>
<p>I honestly don’t think I’d like it if I were any younger. Keep in mind though that I am a transfer student and it’s a totally different situation compared to incoming freshman.
I see a lot of freshman on campus who really honestly love it here. The school really caters to incoming freshmen so many do like it. They get to transition where as transfers are thrown in.
Academically it’s fantastic, but this city is just too closed in. Also they only have one main hospital here in Tally so getting volunteer work at a local hospital is next to impossible.
Being in a bigger city would be better. More diversity, more hospital volunteer options which you will need, and overall it will give you options for social things. If you want to party every Uni has that, but if you need a break and want to explore more Tally won’t give you that.
Don’t get me wrong the pre med program is really good, but the city just kind of ruins it all. If I had a chance to go OOS to a Uni in a big city with lots of diversity and varied opportunities I’d jump on that. </p>
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