<p>I was wondering what would be the best UC for pre med and/or business. I'm sure they're all good, but is there one that stands out in those areas?</p>
<p>For business: definitely UC Berkeley, and UCLA second. </p>
<p>For premed: probably UCSD or Berkeley</p>
<p>I don't think UCB has a premed program (I know they don't have a medical school).</p>
<p>business: Berkeley
pre-med: UCSD/UCLA</p>
<p>^^You don't need a premed program, you just have to fulfill the course requirements med schools want. Thus, I would assume that sparkle415 cited Berkeley due simply to its overall good reputation.</p>
<p>Well, in that case, which UC has the best med course requirement classes?</p>
<p>Which one will set me on the best path towards a business and/or medical school?</p>
<p>you are making several mistaken assumptions here. </p>
<p>The most significant is by asking "Which one will set me on the best path" as if it is the school that delivers the result and you play no part other than getting the degree. To be sure Cal and UCLA are the premier UCs and more recruiters probably go to these 2. But I can guarantee you every single grad from them is not doing better than every grad from the other 7. </p>
<p>The questions you should be asking are along the lines of "what do I need to do in college to best prepare for a future in business" and "what steps can I take to prepare for applying to med school". When you start to do that you'll realize that the name of the school is far less important than what you do while you're there.</p>
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The questions you should be asking are along the lines of "what do I need to do in college to best prepare for a future in business" and "what steps can I take to prepare for applying to med school". When you start to do that you'll realize that the name of the school is far less important than what you do while you're there.
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<p>MM nailed it, particularly for med school. If med school is your burning desire, I actually think you might be better off going to a less competitive UC, e.g., UC Merced, and blowing away all your classes and blowing away your "competition" than to go to a more challenging school. Unless, that is, you are a total superstar, in which case go to Berkeley.</p>
<p>For business, I'd choose Berkeley or UCLA (Bus. Econ.) because general rep of school matters.</p>
<p>Most Berkeley students who are pre-med major in Molecular and Cell Biology. I have a few friends there and from what they tell me, it's extremely competitive. UCSD is really good in the sciences but won't be as competitive as Cal or UCLA so your chances of better grades are higher. UC Davis is also a good option.</p>
<p>I don't really know much about business schools but I hear that the CSUs are better in that area.</p>
<p>Thanks guys. I probsbly should have rephrased my comment about which one will set me on the best path. I know that often times the college doesn't matter if you are truly passionate, but I want to got to one that will give me the most opportunities in those fields.</p>
<p>For pre-med I've heard that UCSD and UC Davis are quite good.</p>
<p>Cal might not be the best choice for pre-med because the competition is going to be fierce. UCSD is a really good match for it. UCLA is somewhat competitive, but it could work. Irvine is, surprisingly, a top choice for some of my straight pre-med friends (biology majors @_@) seeing as how the less competitive atmosphere is going to make your GPA shine.</p>
<p>As for business schools, Berkeley is the only one with an actual Business undergrad degree, so that would be your best shot there.</p>
<p>UCSD will be incredibly competitive in the pre-med area. Its med school is one of the best in the country, and pre-med is one of its strongest majors, ranked very high nationally. Same with UCLA. Still, if you can get in, I would go for it.</p>
<p>"Most Berkeley students who are pre-med major in Molecular and Cell Biology. I have a few friends there and from what they tell me, it's extremely competitive."</p>
<p>You/your friends are correct. I know two students there right now; have known them for quite some time (& their backgrounds). These are killer majors (as are the sciences in general at Berkeley).</p>
<p>Killer majors?That doesn't sound very healthy.</p>