Cabrini has some articulation agreements with professional programs, which might be of interest if you might end up choosing PA or pharmacy or DPT over med school.
My concern is the lack of advanced science classes
ETA: found a biochemistry sequence (Biochemistry I&II) and a possible concurrent class for premeds, Biochemistry of cancer.
I do think Cabrini would be fine for 2 years then transfer somewhere, as long as you’re allowed to supplement your classes with the research science credit and go as far as you can/take as many classes are you can. Classes for students whose scores are so low aren’t going to really make the cut in terms of preparation so you’ll need to supplement A LOT. Hence the need to contact professors, see
The honors program page claims there’s an Honors Biology section although I can’t find it on the list of courses offered next Fall and this Spring. Ask about it and how it’s different from the regular general biology class. Ask if there’s an Honors Chemistry class, too. Ask if there’s an honors section for COL101 (First year seminar) and COL 125 (Career exploration).
What AP’s do they give you credit for?
They don’t seem to offer biostatistics. I did find a class called Statistics 118, Intro to Statistics, which is waived if you scored a 3 in AP Stats. Overall they’re not very demanding with math for various majors (even Finance majors aren’t required to take calculus 1 nor statistics). This Fall, there are 7 sections of Elementary Algebra, 12 sections of intermediate algebra/geometry, 8 sections of precalculus, 3 sections of intro to statistics, 2 sections of calculus 1 (20 students each), one section of calculus 2 (20 max), and 4 other classes.
Ask how many credits you’d be allowed to take, ie., if you could take 18.
@MYOS1634 Marist is still in consideration, although I’m not sure how much financial aid I’ll get, I would prefer to go to Dickinson over Marist. Cabrini will give me AP credit for Spanish and Italian (12 credits total / 6 each). And I’ll make sure to follow up and ask about all their honors science programs/ research opportunities available.
@kidzncatz I’ll make sure to call sometime this week to ask those key questions. I have been rethinking commuting to college everyday, especially in the winter here it can be pretty rough.
@Creekland Makes sense, knowing how those before me faired at going to med school (if at all), would pretty much be one of the key indicators if Cabrini is really right for me or not.
Have you sent a letter of foninued interest to Dickinson expressed interest in their Italian major and study abroad as well as science, and indicated they’re you’re #1 choice so you would gladly attend if they admitted you?
@MYOS1634 I did, I sent the letter to the Admissions Committee, about 2 weeks ago, I didn’t discuss the study abroad, only because my personal essay/statement was about being hispanic, loving languages, and my wish to study abroad in the future. I talked about my 4 week internship at Bryn Mawr Hospital beginning in early May, and how the exposure will help my future chosen major.
I’m not sure there is much else I can do, I did clearly express that if accepted, i would enroll without hesitation!
Excellent. Just checking you did send it! 
Marist is better than WCU or Cabrini, less good than Dickinson. Call and say you’ve been admitted but haven’t received your financial aid package yet. You never know.
I’m planning on sending in my deposit to West Chester University by the end of the week.
I’ve given it some thought and did some research, and I am considering switching from a Biology major to and English major on a pre-med track. With med school being my dream end result, I’ve gotten real with myself & I know I would excel far better, in English courses. All throughout high school, my grades in World Lit, American Lit, Language Composition, and Comparative Literature have always been a 90-95+. I love writing essays and reading, and would love to expand on my skills. I think with added EC’s this could really be beneficial for me?! Thoughts?
Absolutely. If you’re good at it and like it, it’s a great idea. ((And, contrary to popular wisdom, pretty employable certainly more so than biology).
However make sure WCU will allow you to take the science classes you need.
(Did you get into the honors college there? Ever hear back from Marist?)
Good to know, definitely puts me at ease! I didn’t get into the honors college at WCU though, there are only 40 spots available, and all were offered with your acceptance letter. I’ll call before placing my deposit and ask about switching majors, and the science courses I can take.
I was thinking of minoring in Spanish or Italian Language, as I absolutely love foreign language. But my concern is that it might to much on my plate…luckily I still have time to make a decision. I’ve decided to commute the first year, and then decide if living there will be easier instead, for my sophomore year.
I decided to withdraw from Marist, because I don’t think I’d get much financial aid. I also don’t love it as much as I do Dickinson. I’m still praying for Dickinson, but am well aware that my chances are slim to none.