Cornell or Brown?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>I'm not sure if I should apply to Brown University or Cornell U for undergrad, and more importantly, which one I should go to (if accepted). I also want to go to medical school. From what I've heard, students at Brown on average earn a 3.7 GPA while those at Cornell get around a 3.4 GPA (correct me if i'm wrong). </p>

<p>I like Cornell more because of the food and the rich character of Ithaca. However, Brown is more selective and probably a bit more prestigious; plus, students there earn a higher GPA, and I've heard that Cornell academics are very difficult (probably more so than Brown I'm guessing).</p>

<p>So, if I get a 3.4 GPA at Cornell, would it be looked more down upon by medical schools, as opposed to if I get a 3.7 GPA at Brown (with the same MCATs at Cornell and Brown)? Also, if I get accepted to both, which one should I go to? Any additional insight would be greatly appreciated!</p>

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<p>Cornell sends the most students to medical school than any other school in the country. (I think)</p>

<p>Also, going to Cornell I can almost guarantee your MCAT score would be higher</p>

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<p>PS</p>

<p>Brown isn’t any more prestigious. Cornell always ranks higher than Brown.</p>

<p>And… Family Guy makes fun of Brown…</p>

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<p>re: #1, as far as I know, nobody who posts here is on an admissions committee of a medical school. maybe you should ask someplace else. There is one current med student who might have an opinion worth something.</p>

<p>Re: #2, I would go where I thought I would like it best, all things considered. Unless it turns out this med school thing was really differentially a big issue, and I was absolutely positive that’s the way I was going to go.</p>

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<p>Seems like your interested in a higher GPA. Keep Brown.</p>

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<p>only thing that Brown has over Cornell is that Emma Watson goes there. hahaha.</p>

<p>where did “Brown is more prestigious” come from?</p>

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<p>Versii!!!
“Seems like YOUR interested in a higher GPA”???
I am quite disappointed.</p>

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<p>hahaha #6.</p>

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<p>Brown is crap</p>

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<p>no ^ crap is brown</p>

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<p>Brown isn’t crap. Is it really necessary to belittle other schoos like that? It just makes Cornellians look really pretentious.</p>

<p>To the OP: See where you get in, then visit each campus and figure out where you feel most comfortable and which school offers the programs that best suit your needs. No one can make this decision for you.</p>

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<p>Too much time on your hands if your GONNA look out for my spelling mistakes. Try harder.</p>

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<p>About Cornell sending more people to med schools, is that because Cornell’s big or what?</p>

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<p>It is unlikely there is a big difference b/w the average GPA’s at Brown vs. Cornell. Cornell’s avg GPA is 3.4 (which is very grade inflated, despite it’s reputation). I doubt Brown’s average GPA is over 3.5. </p>

<p>For med school purposes, both schools can provide you with the resources you need. Go with the school you like better.</p>

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<p>Why not apply to both and see where you get in and then decide?</p>

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<p>^ because that would be logical.</p>

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