<p>Hi, I am a freshman at Hopkins, and I was wondering do medical schools "look down" upon Fraternity members or would they consider just as an extracurricular? Would it be worth placing on the application? I am debating the pros and cons of joining one, and I would appreciate any help.</p>
<p>Thanks, </p>
<p>Raja</p>
<p>All other things being equal, I don't see how it could be a disadvantage.</p>
<p>if it's a national fraternity, there's the slim chance that the person who reads your application is a brother of yours, that could be a boost.</p>
<p>I'm also a premed in a frat at a top school (like Hopkins) and if you want to join you should go ahead and do it.</p>
<p>In my experience it won't hurt you unless you let the fraternity ruin your grades (which DOES happen if you party too much).</p>
<p>However, if you decide to switch out of premed and want a job, being in a frat is a giant boost (I've been getting consulting interviews and I've never taken a business course in my life). And besides, in my case, I found out last year that an active alumni is on the board of admissions at a decent med school....</p>
<p>Basically, join if you want to, but make sure you really like the guys and hazing isnt goign to ruin your frosh GPA.</p>