<p>If I were to choose between CWRU and OSU Columbus, which should I pick???</p>
<p>What majors are you considering?</p>
<p>Are you in OSU Honors?</p>
<p>Are you planning on professional school (law or med)?</p>
<p>I am just asking YOU in general, which college would you rather attend.</p>
<p>I was accepted to the Honors at OSU, and OSU is MUCH cheaper than Case, so I would prefer Ohio State to Case. They are about the same in terms of ranking, too.</p>
<p>It would seem, based on your last post, that you have already made up your mind. I agree with ohio_mom: it depends on your major, particularly if you are pre-law or pre-med.</p>
<p>I will major in mathematics and physical sciences.</p>
<p>Oh, well, about a thousand years ago I did apply to (and attend) CWRU, and did not apply to OSU. </p>
<p>OSU's has an enormous alumni network. However, scheduling your classes in order to get out in 4 years can be an issue - from usnwr:</p>
<p>Four-year graduation rate: 35%
Five-year graduation rate: 63%
Six-year graduation rate: 68% </p>
<p>Being in the honors programs will help with that.</p>
<p>so, do you recommend Ohio State because I'm in the Honor's Program?</p>
<p>No, I would recommend Case UNLESS you really like the big school atmosphere of OSU and the finances would be an impossible burden for your family. I believe Case to be better for your departments.</p>
<p>what about being a pre-med program????</p>
<p>If your family can handle the expense of Case (some of this will depend on scholarships and such) and maybe be able to help you out a little for med school, I would pick Case for a couple of reasons. </p>
<p>The first is that I believe you are less likely to fall through the cracks at a smaller school when things get difficult. And, wherever you go, it will get difficult at times.</p>
<p>The second has to do with the other things that you need for medical school admissions. From the Harvard med school site:</p>
<p>"The Committee on Admissions evaluates applications based on several factors, including: </p>
<p>Academic Records
Applicant's essay
Medical College Admission Test scores
Extracurricular activities
Summer Occupations
Life experiences
Experience in the health field, including research or community work
Letters of evaluation"</p>
<p>Other med schools will be looking for similar qualities. Experience it the health field is particularly important, as it will help you to know if medicine is truly for you. Med schools find this comfortable; maybe you will be more likely to make it through their program. I believe that you will have a better shot at a smaller research university for this sort of interact.</p>
<p>One factor that I cannot possible answer concerns you as an individual. It's not easy being a premed. Its better if you are happy. Case and OSU are very different places. Part of your challenge is to try to determine where you will best thrive as a student, and mature into a committed, caring adult.</p>
<p>I'd like to chime in. My S is a freshman at Case, probably double major in Math & CS. His most recent comment, halfway through 2nd semester? "Case is wonderful!" :)
I was glad to hear that.</p>
<p>Glad your son is happy at Case, mommusic!</p>
<p>i'm a freshman premed here at Case.
First of all, it is not easy. However, i think Case keeps a good eye on its premed students, and provides a lot of opportunities to get involved in the health field and to do some research- I'm actually required to do research as a biochem major. It's also easy to do some work at University Hopsitals or Cleveland Clinic if you want.</p>
<p>I chose Case over UMich for the same reason mentioned above. I didn't want to fall through the cracks when things got tough. I also like the small school feel, so it worked out perfectly for me. But if you do like the big school, and you think you'll be happier, then you'll probably do better there.</p>
<p>I'm a freshmen Physics/Biophysics and Math Major at case
I turned down UofM and Michigan State honors to come here</p>
<p>Reasons:
1. Although I loved Ann Arbor, and know a lot of people at UofM, When I compared the experiences I had through visits, case just felt "right"
2. I'm on the varisty swim team at case, I couldn't have been at a Big 10 school.
3. While the schools may rank about the same by US news or what not, I felt like the rigors of a case education in math and science would help me a lot more when I apply to graduate school.
4. I know coming to case I will rarely, if ever have a graduate student teaching my courses; I will always have a professor with an advanced degres. Not the same for Big 10 type schools.</p>
<p>The only things I miss are big10 sports.</p>
<p>im deciding between these two as well and could use some input. i plan to be premed, but am not really sure i want to major in something science-y. i like science, but i can see myself finding something i like better as a major (not changing my plans for med school though).</p>
<p>i LIKE the feel of a big school like osu, but my parents are worried that it wont be as good of an education because it is public while case is private. is this true? i would be in honors at osu if that helps.</p>
<p>oh and cost is similar due to scholarships and stuff...a little over 5k difference (case is more)</p>
<p>You can certainly get a good education at OSU, and the honors program will help with getting your classes. But if you are interested in pre-med, I think that passing up the resources of UH and the Cleveland Clinic would be a poor plan - particularly as Case is so affordable for you.</p>
<p>I agree with ohio_mom. If cost is not a concern, Case offers far more opportunities for pre-med students than OSU.</p>
<p>ok thanks for the responses. i think im definitely leaning towards case now, im just worried that it will be too small. i guess thats not really a huge deal though</p>
<p>For a pre-med student, small is better - because you get more personal attention and you don't need to fight for research/internship opportunities. This does not mean that you won't do well at OSU. You just need to work harder (be very proactive) to get connected with faculty.</p>
<p>I think that career-wise, and in terms of the associated pre-med opportunities available to you, it is certainly fair to state Case will give you more. But the college experience extends beyond that. As a current freshman, I can tell you that myself and the vast majority of my friends are thus far displeased with our experience here, and are seeking transfer. In select academic areas the school is strong. But in terms of a social scene, in terms of non-science offering, and in terms of general school spirit and student enthusiasm, this school is weak as hell.</p>