Cornell vs Rutgers, want to be a doctor

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I've been mulling over this decision for the past week and have been hesitant because I was waiting on the Fin Aid package from Cornell (sent in the stuff a bit late). I was dead set on attending Rutgers University because frankly I'm going to be a Bio major and hopefully in the future I want to attend Med School and become a surgeon later on. Now I asked different people's opinions and I've heard 2 sides of the story:</p>

<p>A) Go to Cornell because it has the better name and even if you get a slightly lower GPA it's better to go to an Ivy League because then you can get into a better Med School...then you have a better chance at getting into the difficult residencies such as neurosurgery, cardiothoracic, etc.</p>

<p>B) Rutgers is the better choice because as long as you have a high GPA it won't matter that much as to what name school you graduated from and you will still get into a good Med School and do very well in life. All that matters is that you get your BA because your not going for your Masters or anything.</p>

<p>Both of these opnions seem viable - but that's the thing they are opinions. Everyone has different views and I just want the best pathway to becoming a succesful doctor.</p>

<p>What do you guys think? Also, please don't bring money into this my decision is based on education solely.</p>

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<p>No offense but I think you should go to Cornell just because you’ll be able to enjoy campus life, food, scenery MUCH more than at Rutgers. I’ve heard bad stories.</p>

<p>Sure, it might be a teeny bit more difficult to succeed at Cornell, but it’s more than worth it.</p>

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<p>Do they cost the same? Would you take out big loans for Cornell?</p>

<p>Yes, a strong GPA and a strong MCAT is what’s needed.</p>

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<p>Cornell is pretty successful at placing students in med school. You’ll have a better experience at Cornell and they will teach you the work ethic you’ll need for a medical career.</p>

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<p>cornell’s a lot of fun! and we send a lot of kids to med schools each year. the advising staff are really, really helpful and profs are really into helping you get research positions and get involved.</p>

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<p>Well if money is not an issue go to Cornell of course.</p>

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<p>Yea they would cost near the same, Cornell being a few thousand more expensive…and Recharge have you heard bad stories about the Newark or NB campus?</p>

<p>@collegehelp: That’s really what I’m looking for, I want to get into a good medical school and have a shot at a good residency so I guess Cornell would be the better choice.</p>

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<p>^yep. superior classes and advising system will help you with MCAT and placement. Cornell wins smack down.</p>

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<p>Guys I just have a question,</p>

<p>how do you withdraw from a college (like Rutgers) if you already paid the fee for acceptance and are enrolled.</p>

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<p>^Would I even be allowed to? I would think so…right?</p>

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<p>You will most likely lose your fee paid to Rutgers.</p>

<p>Go to Cornell. It will better prepare you for taking the MCAT’s and medical school.</p>

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<p>Morrismm is correct, you will just lose your deposit if you change your mind.</p>