I’m currently trying to choose between 2 schools: Georgetown and U of Pitt.
Here are a couple considerations I have in mind:
1.) Georgetown is much much more expensive. I received about half tuition, but that still means I have to pay about $35,000 per year. As for Pitt, I received full tuition, so I would essentially have no debt post-graduation.
2.) I am going as bio/pre-med track for both schools.
3.) I am interested in doing research, but I’m not sure where I could potentially get more opportunities.
4.) I was admitted into the Honors College at Pitt, however not I’m not sure if that affects more opportunities or a more competitive edge when applying to med school.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INPUT!
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Not sure which school is better for "getting people into med school."
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Colleges don’t “get people into med school.”
getting into med school has to do with how YOU perform…high GPA, strong MCAT, medically-related ECs, etc.
Both are fine.
If you can get out of UPitt w/o any debt, then go there.
Seriously that’s a no brainer unless you have some huge aversion to an urban campus.
Pitt has a major medical center right on campus and several more within walking distance. It consistently ranks in the top 10 (I’ve heard even in the top 5 but I can’t find the link right now) for NIH research funding.
Add a full tuition scholarship to the picture and IMO it’s an easy decision.
I’ve heard that the most research is for grad students at Pitt… Should I be worried about that?
@17ahuf9 --you should go over to the Pitt forum and ask there. There are still lots of parents there with current students and maybe they can help you out?
@carachel2 thanks! will do 
<<<<was admitted into the Honors College at Pitt, ho<<<<
Why not contact the HC and ask about research opps?
Undergrads interested in research typically ask their profs if they can help them with their research.