Help with decisions please!

Pre-Med & Medical School Multiple Degree Programs
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<p>Hi, since I got my rejection from the TCNJ program today, I've narrowed my choices down to either the Drexel programs or VCU's GMed program.</p>

<p>Option 1:
Virginia Commonwealth University//Medical College of Virginia
- Presidential Scholarship, so I'll be paying 14K a year.
- No MCAT
- 8 years
- Richmond, VA (Not the most urban location)</p>

<p>Option 2:
Drexel, Villanova, or Rosemont//Drexel College of Medicine
- Received a 17.5K scholarship from Drexel, so I'll be paying 30K a year.
- 29 required on MCAT
- 7 years
- Philly (Better than Richmond)</p>

<p>Does anyone know how difficult it is to score 29 on the MCAT??</p>

<p>Please help! I only have a couple weeks left!</p>

<p>Thanks =)</p>

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<p>if u can get in to those programs, a 29 is really really NOT difficult at all. you could probably get that right now if you wanted to. i'd choose drexel if you really care about location and time, but virginia if you care more about loans</p>

<p>congrats on getting in!</p>

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<p>29 is not difficult, but here are some stats to consider</p>

<p>VCU: 3.62GPA, 3.56 Science GPA, 30 MCAT
Drexel: 3.62GPA, 3.57 Science GPA, 31 MCAT</p>

<p>Do either of the programs allow you to apply out without loosing your guarantee?</p>

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<p>im in the same position, i got into temple's 7yr which requires a 30 and one that doesnt require the mcat at all in a ****ty location. I love philly. SOO confused.</p>

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<p>thecoolchia08, i'm in a similar position. I would be going to the Drexel med program but i have to decide if it is through Drexel or Lehigh...</p>

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<p>VCU check for me if they let you apply out without losing spot
if so
I'd go with VCU I think</p>

<p>they're both great options though - you'r elucky to get to choose</p>

<p>maybe I'd pick Drexel - I really don't know
visit both colleges, if you think you'll enjoy Philly more (which it seems you might) go there</p>

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<p>Hi you need to go to vcu. Cheaper and good school and no mcat</p>

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<p>Thanks for all the advice so far!
I've visited both, and location-wise I like Philly better, but program-wise I like VCU better. VCU lets me apply out, but Drexel doesn't. I have no idea what to do!</p>

<p>Any more input/advice would be highly appreciated.</p>