Bucknell or Univ of Richmond??

College Search & Selection
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<p>I've been accepted to both Bucknell and Richmond. I'm thinking of majoring in business (finance), but am also considering pre-health (premed) at the same time. It seems Richmond has a better business program (recently ranked #12 by Business Week), and even though Bucknell doesn't have a business school, their major in Management core curriculum is very similar to Richmond.....Richmond does have more specific finance courses.
Both schools have pre-health programs but I don't know if either would "look" better when applying to med school of if one has a better reputation or program. Also, there seem to be more opportunities for community involvement/internships at Richmond since it's near a larger city; yet Bucknell may have a better overall reputation.</p>

<p>Any help/comments would be appreciated.....thanks.</p>

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<p>You’re splitting hairs. If you are a good student, involved both inside and outside the classroom, both schools can serve you very well (as you basically state). You can’t go wrong at either school. I am partial to Bucknell, but ultimately it is about you. Maybe one last visit to each to see which one “feels” right. Best!</p>

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<p>Personally I like Bucknell better.</p>

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<p>They are both pretty much the same. My brothers go to Bucknell and I’m going to Richmond. Richmond has better weather and they give more money. That’s a tough decision though they’re both really great schools. I’m sure you’ll be fine when applying to med-school. Both have a great reputation.</p>