Help choosing a school!

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<p>I have completed my associates degree at my local community college. I applied to a few schools and got into the follow ones: St Johns University, CUNY City College and possibly Manhattan College. I am going for my Bachelors in Biology because I want to do pre-med. Does anyone know which school would be best? Does going to a more prestigious/expensive school increase my chances of getting into pre-med? Is it based on which school has a better science program? I've heard city college has a great science program. St.Johns and Manhattan are known more for their Pharmaceutical and Engineering programs respectively.</p>

<p>Can you guys please help me decide on which school to choose? I feel really pressured and I'm not sure if I should take out loans for these schools unless it's going to pay off. Help!</p>

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<p>Here’s my humble opinion…If you plan to go to med school…go where you are certain to take the courses you will need to apply, get the highest grades you can, and do VERY well on the MCATs. In addition…KEEP YOUR UNDERGRAD DEBT LOW as med school is expensive and there is not much financial aid for it.</p>

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<p>An equally humble opinion: It is difficult to get admitted to medical school, and many good students who strive for this goal do not achieve it. Make sure to have another career in mind as a backup plan, and choose your major and your courses accordingly.</p>

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<p>I’d find out which one had the highest number of students admitted to med school and then I’d attend that one.</p>

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<p>Shadowness,
Ask your question on the Pre-Med topics forum as there are several very helpful current med students who can help you. Also, read some of the sticky threads at the top of that forum and do some Searches as questions similar to yours are asked frequently.</p>

<p>IMO, thumper and Marian are on track, and I’d add that you should look for places that can offer you the most opportunities to do Med related ECs. 4gsmom’s advice unfortunately doesn’t work as the way that schools deal with premeds varies and therefore skews the admissions stats. For instance, some schools limit the number of students that can be premed, and thus they show higher acceptance rates.</p>