Best way to go...?!?

College Search & Selection
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<p>So I want to be a doctor, but I don't know which way is the best way to go?
My parents aren't really rich either..middle class, so I'd have to take tons of loans.</p>

<p>Plan 1: Go to UT Austin or Baylor and major in Biology. I believe I'll probably end up be in the top 10-15 percent of my class. I don't know how good these schools would prepare me for the MCAT though.
Apply to top med schools. How would my chances look on actually getting in?
If I go this route..I'll definitely save tons of money..because I'm in state.</p>

<p>Plan 2: Apply to Duke, JHU, Stanford, UNC and other competitive schools, but the four I named are definitely top. Probably end up being top 50 %, but not nearly as good as if I went to UT or Baylor. Better prep for the MCAT..maybe?? Apply to top med schools...would I have a better chance of getting in if I went this route?
Plan 2 is somewhat a hypothetical situation...because who knows if I'll even get into any top undergrad schools, but this is if I did get in....</p>

<p>Which plan should I do?</p>

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<p>Heh, why don't you try both plans? See where it leads. Then you can decide.</p>

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<p>I go with number 1. =] Because number 1 is always the best. Hehehe! I'm soo smart. :( Just kidding. If you go with number 2, ^_^ you can visit me! =] I don't know....>< follow your heart!</p>

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<p>LOL SNEAKiiE. You are smart in a silly way.</p>

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<p>I'd say apply to both - you never know what financial aid you will get until you apply, and that could help you decide. But, at this point, I'd say your plan #1.</p>

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<p>Why not apply to Rice? There's a program where you are accepted to both Rice undergrad and Baylor's medical school. Even if you change your mind, Rice would prepare you well for any medical school. </p>

<p><a href="http://www.rice.edu/rice-baylor.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.rice.edu/rice-baylor.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>Go to the best college you can get into and afford.</p>