<p>If she does not like anything about Temple, then she will likely not be happy and studies might suffer. It all boils down to what kind of environment she likes. University of Chicago is a big research university and that provides a lot of opportunities. It is in the city and although the transit lines don’t go right on campus like they do where I am a faculty member (Illinois Institute of Technology), the city is an exciting place. Middlebury offers a more intimate relationship with faculty but the research opportunities are certainly more limited.</p>
<p>Prestige is overrated for getting into graduate or medical school. If the student is strong and has done the right things to prepare herself then she can get into a good medical school.</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>