<p>I'm a senior in high school and I still haven't narrowed down in even a few schools.
But I do know I want to be in the medical field. If someone could give me a list of above average or just great premed colleges/universities on the east coast, it would greatly help in narrowing down my college search. I live in New York so additionally informing me of any schools noted for their premed programs there, would be even more appreciated. Thanks for the help!</p>
<p>Alissa,</p>
<p>Any good college is fine for premed. There really aren’t “premed programs”. There are a list of classes that aren’t unique to premed that students take…bio, chem, ochem, physics,etc. They’re the same classes that Bio, Chem, Eng’g, etc, majors take. They’re not unique. </p>
<p>You can be any major and take the common courses. </p>
<p>Much will depend on your test scores, GPA, and the amount your family will pay each year for college. If you don’t know how much they’ll pay, ask them.</p>
<p>What would you want to major in?</p>
<p>The Ivy League universities are great in any respect. They all boast great acceptance rates to medical schools. MIT is another great school on the East Coast - I know an MIT graduate who is one of the best surgeons in my area. Another thing you may want to look into is the Brown PLME program. I just wish I had known about that when I applied.</p>
<p>For New York, StonyBrook, Binghamton, and Buffalo are supposedly good for pre-med, especially Stonybrook.
You didn’t say if money was a factor. If it is, go to a state school and save it for med school. </p>
<p>What are your stats (GPA, test scores)?</p>
<p>I have a score of 1870 but I am taking it one more time and I’ll also be taking ACT and subject tests. I’m interested in majors such as neuroscience, biology, psychology, and genetics. I also have a 4.0 GPA. Do you know of any possible safety schools? I also live in New York State, Long Island to be more specific.</p>
<p>Ditto what mom2collegekids said - pretty much any school will work, so start looking at what else fits you (price, size, location, stats, etc).</p>
<p>When you mentioned NY, you didn’t specify if you meant NYC or NYS… if looking at the state, I’ll add that my middle son chose the University of Rochester and is super happy with his choice. There are many pre-meds there, but that part isn’t unique to his school…</p>
<p>In general, look at your stats and compare them to schools that interest you. I HIGHLY recommend trying to be in the top 25% of stats at the college you choose. That guarantees nothing as you’ll still need to put in the work in your classes + with extra curriculars, but it does show that you have the potential to get those high grades compared with other students. In general, when I’ve seen students flounder from pre-med grade-wise it’s been due to two things - too little work they put in (attending class + studying) and not so great preparation compared to the other students (often shown by scores).</p>
<p>Then, look for a school that is affordable. You do NOT want high loan debt from undergrad, then add med school debt. An Ivy league school (or equivalent) is simply not necessary for undergrad.</p>
<p>If you want to put your stats on here (and other preferences), people can better offer suggestions.</p>
<p>ETA: posted at the same time… my general advice still stands. URoc is not likely to be a good suggestion for you stats-wise. Other suggestions on here still are (Stonybrook, etc).</p>
<p>Thank you! I live in New York State, Long Island more specifically.</p>
<p>Do you want to stay close to home or go further away (it can be fun experiencing a different place)? Do you prefer larger schools or smaller? City/suburb/rural? Secular/religious? How much is affordable or will your family qualify for need based aid?</p>
<p>Do you know of any possible safety schools? I also live in New York State, Long Island</p>
<p>Safety schools MUST be affordable. How much will your parents pay each year?</p>
<p>Stony Brook should be a good option.</p>
<p>I would like to stay</p>
<p>I would like to stay anywhere in the northeast no more than 6hrs away from Long Island, NY. I prefer medium sized to large sized secular schools ranging from 5,000 to 15,000 undergrads in city/suburb areas. My parents don’t believe the cost will be an issue, but a not so expensive school would be great and definitely considered especially since I have a twin sister!</p>
<p>Anywhere on east coast not just northeast***</p>
<p>I suggest you get a book or two on med school admissions so you understand what you’ll need to have done a few years down the road when you apply to med school. And by understanding you’ll get more insight into what to look for in college. A good starting point is the online guide at <a href=“https://www3.amherst.edu/~sageorge/guide1.html[/url]”>https://www3.amherst.edu/~sageorge/guide1.html</a></p>
<p>As for looking for that “great” premed college, I think Amherst says it best when they write
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