<p>Hello everyone,
This is the 2nd time I post on CC and previously I was only looking at my likely/early options, but now that all decisions that pertain to me are out I'm completely stumped.
I've been accepted to HYSP, Brown PLME, and Williams College with a Tyng Scholarship offer (FA for 3 years of professional/graduate school after graduation and no work-study) along with a few other schools, but these are the main ones at the moment.
I have not visited any of these campuses except for Williams College, which I didn't love but didn't mind either. I do plan to visit at least HYP (Harvard and Stanford visit days collide and not sure I have any alternate days available to visit).
However, which of these environments fosters a more collaborative environment, particularly for pre-med? Does the safety provided by Brown's PLME program outweigh the risks posed by ditching the guaranteed med school acceptance for an HYSP undergrad education? I'm fairly certain I want to pursue a career in medicine in the sense that i'd make preparations to apply to med school regardless of where I ultimately attend, but I might still change course because well... life happens. But as of now, that's the plan. :-)
Any input would be great, thanks.</p>
<p>P.S. As far as finances are concerned, the best FA packages are from Harvard & Yale, with the most pricey being Brown (appealed today and should have a response within 7 business days). They are all within a $10k range from each other and my parents have told me money shouldn't be a factor in my decision. Thanks again.</p>
<p>You are amazing! Anyone can get that many admittance is a super super student. Maybe .0001% students in the world have your achievement. </p>
<p>I will leave one comment for you, IF you are dead certain to be in medicine take Brown PLME, otherwise, make your pick and you cannot go wrong.</p>
<p>Thank you for your kind comment. And well, you see I’m certain as of right now, but either way I know there’s a risk in choosing another school and turning down PLME in that I might end up at a better, equal, lesser, or no med school at all, and I’m not sure whether the pros outweigh the cons and such. Any ideas? I know a large part will come down to how I feel the student body and what not, but personal experiences are welcomed since I’ll be spending very few days at each (like 3/4 a day at some places to fit everything in) so yeah.</p>
<p>TXHopeful2014, as we’ve discussed, Brown is pretty difficult to turn down. You’ve got medical admission in the palm of your hand, and no MCAT to boot! Opting out is an option at Brown and you still graduate with an incredible degree from an incredible place. Join me.</p>
<p>Wow, that is one of the most impressive slates of acceptances I’ve seen this year. Well done.</p>
<p>Visit the Brown forum, where a PLME student who is now in med school posts (I<em>wanna</em>be_Brown) and has bumped his thread on why Brown in great for premed. The guaranteed med school acceptance, and not putting the time energy into the MCAT, would give you tremendous academic freedom to really enjoy your studies and to follow what truly interests you. Don’t doubt that Brown is an amazing place. There was one undergrad who transferred to Harvard and transferred right back.</p>
<p>However you clearly have other great options. I’d be tempted by Williams scholarship, but by Yale for the experience, culture and undergrad focus. I’d wonder if Princeton grade deflation would make for a slightly more miserable existence in terms of getting into med school. Overall, though, I’d choose what truly excites you.</p>
<p>Thinking that the Tying is nuts to pass up.</p>
<p>Thank you all for your comments and opinons!
However, I’m still far from reaching a decision. :-S Hopefully I’ll find the time to process everything and clarify my thoughts soon. @BrownParent While Princeton might have some grade deflation that may play a small role in my decision, I am particularly interested by the Bridge Year Program it offers, and if I commit there I’ll definitely apply for it. Choices, choices</p>
<p>Just give you an example of the S of a friend of mine. He was a 4.0 student in HS and he applied for 25 bs/md programs all over the USA, including PLME and he flew all over USA in his Sr. years of HS for interviews and got NOTHING… You will be a envy in his eyes.</p>
<p>In case you OPT out while attending, Brown is still a great college, rival with all other choices.</p>