Brown, UPenn, Columbia, or Northwestern?

College Search & Selection
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<p>I'm pre-med student, applying as a transfer student in a couple months, and I've already chosen 2 "reaches" to apply to (Stanford and Duke - those won't change) but I want to apply to one more. Now it's between Brown, UPenn, Columbia, and Northwestern. Out of these 4, which do you think I should choose? Primarily I want one that will allow me the best chance at getting a good GPA while leaving enough time for the EC's that I'm passionate about. Other factors to consider are nearby medical center (easy to get research/shadowing/volunteering opportunities), small class sizes (easy to get to know professors), collaborative student body, low percentage of students in Greek life, etc. Any input would be greatly appreciated!</p>

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<p>All of these have great programs! You will get a great education at any of these schools, however it seems as though you are looking for an easier course load. None of the top schools are easy but I think Northwestern is your best shot. </p>

<p>In terms of pre-med programs and university hospital opportunities I would rank the schools in the following order:

  1. Columbia 2. UPenn 3. Northwestern 4. Brown</p>

<p>Granted they are all amazing programs and you can’t go wrong with any of them. Unfortunately, as a tranfer student you will be unable to apply to Brown PLME or Northwestern HPME.</p>