Duke Premed vs. Drexel BS/MD?

<p>These are my top two choices, but I"m still unsure...Pros/cons/opinions please?</p>

<p>duke is a better school. better academics, better resources…etc</p>

<p>I’m from Pennsylvania, and I know many people that had to make a similar decision. My ex actually had to decide between Cornell and Drexel BS/MD. She ended up choosing Drexel. She also met others that had to decide between Duke and Drexel or Penn and Drexel. I admit that I go to Duke and might be a little biased, but according to my ex and her friends, they aren’t really enjoying their time at Drexel. </p>

<p>According to them, you don’t have many friends outside the program, which isn’t a very diverse group (almost entirely Indian). Also, the Biology department and professors at Drexel just aren’t that good according to her. Almost all of them regret their decision. She’s told me stories of several girls crying over their decision. However, while it is not for everyone, it appears to be a great program if you want a relatively stress-free path to obtaining a MD. According to her, the classes are easy, and people don’t study all that much. Also, given University City, I’m sure if you put in extra effort, you will have a great time. </p>

<p>All in all, her take was if all you care about is a MD, it’s a great program, but it pales in comparison in almost every other area to a top college.</p>

<p>Hello everyone , I live in Hamilton, Canada (pretty small city), and I am interested in applying to bs/md programs,</p>

<p>I know my stats are wayyyy too low, but I’ll post them anyway and please chance me and if you don’t think I have a chance, please post why. Thank you.</p>

<p>SAT: 2080
Critical Reading: 590 (will bump it up to a 700)
Math: 790 (to 800)
Writing: 700 (to 750)</p>

<p>Subject tests: Math IIC-800
Physics- 750</p>

<p>AP Calculus AB - 5</p>

<p>IB French SL- 5
IB Geography SL- 7
IB Math SL - 7
IB Biology HL- 6
IB Chemistry HL- 7
IB English HL - 6</p>

<p>Top 10% of graduating class</p>

<p>Sports:
Houseleague Basketball team since grade 9 (4 years)
School basketball team in grade 9
Was involved in Church basketball competitions</p>

<p>Music:
Have been in Orchestra since grade 9 (4 years)
got into Chamber Orchestra (Grade 11)
Invited to Nationals Orchestra Competition (Canada)
Head of Church Orchestra</p>

<p>Others:
Volunteered at Hospital, serving patients after surgeries, for 200 hours
Went on mission to Tijuana,Mexico over summer to help needies
Went on mission to Mattagami,Ontario native village to help needies
Accepted to staff at children’s summer camp (1 month)
Math Club 1 year
AMC-12 score: 86</p>

<p>Awards:
School French Award (Top Mark award)
5 Math contest certificates
Science contest national top 15% contest</p>

<p>PLEASE CHANCE ME!!! or post some advices!!! ^-^;;</p>

<p>really appreciate it</p>