<p>Hello all!
I've never posted a thread before, but I have definitely found useful this website during my application process.
The dillemma is such: I got into Georgetown (CAS) and UPenn (Engineering), and I ultimately would like to major in somethiing completely unrelated to the sciences, as that seems to be a popular and more attractive path for most pre-med students to take. If I attend Penn, I will almost certainly transfer out of the Engineering school in to the College. My only hesitations are with each schools respective PREMEDICAL programs. I know that both aren't too astounding in terms of the sciences, but if you had to pay 44G+ a year to go to one of these two schools, which would it be, based purely on the academic standpoint, particularly with an emphasis on science?</p>
<p>I only have a couple of weeks before I will be forced to make a decision here... I have no idea what I ought to do. Perhaps one of you can offer some insight to me.
Another option is to attend Case Western Reserve University with a blanket 14,000$ scholarship... which is nice but nothing spectacular. But is Georgetown or UPenn 20,000$ better of an education than Case? I don't know, probably not.</p>
<p>ANY responses would be GREATLY appreciated: for I can't find much information by researching on my own.</p>
<p>Go to the school that best suits your needs. I know you've heard that before, and sometimes that's total BS.</p>
<p>I can clarify. I attend Case Western Reserve University majoring in German/Biology Pre-med. Case is a very, very tough school, although it is only like 34 in the ranks. Speaking from experience, and in teh pre-med route, either three schools will be extremely difficult regardless. However, Case is generally not as selective as the other two, but I know many students who were first in their class and passing the general chemistry courses and calculus courses at Case with C's. Our curriculum is highly competitive and the sciences here are a nightmare.</p>
<p>But, if I had the choice, I would go to either Penn or George because they are giving you more money. Case is greedy and can give out more money than that. Believe me, I work in admissions, and for not being a top-ten school, our price is ridiculous.</p>
<p>Also, with the hospitals right across the street from Case, you will have plenty of opportunities to try out possible medical jobs and/or co-ops to see if med school is really the right school for you. I know many undergrads who work in labs, in University hospitals, and other places.</p>
<p>My final verdict: All three will be tough, but Case has an extremely good med-school and not to mention there are the University Hospitals, ranked nationally in the world as best. Case may have a bit more opportunities in terms of acceptance to their med school and undergrad opportunities with the top-rated hospitals in the world right on campus. Of course, I am a bit partial to Case, but go to whom gives you the most money, where you think you will learn the most, and where you think will have the most experiences to try out opportunities.</p>
<p>I agree with the sentiment: go where you feel most comfortable. Walk around campus, talk to some students, maybe attend a class. Whichever of the two you chose will serve your academic needs just fine, so focus on your spiritual needs and it will all be good. Good luck.</p>
<p>good, penn is an ivy, it has a better hospital than all 3 schools, and engineering (very surprisingly) has the highest acceptance rate out of all penn's undergraduate divisions</p>
<p>But do be prepared to work your tail off...I'm premed at penn and its pretty tough.</p>