I'm planning to enroll at UCONN

[paperdragons]

<p>However, I do have some concerns. </p>

<p>First of all, being a student is one of the most integral parts of my personality. I can't express it well online, but I can give my stats: 2300 on the SAT, top 1% of class, GPA of 105.5, 7 college courses, etc. I'm an intrinsically motivated and highly intellectually curious kid. </p>

<p>I can't help feeling that UCONN isn't the ideal school for that. Not that I won't be excepted, but I'm concerned I won't be fully enriched. I don't mean to be arrogant. I respect UCONN enormously as a school, but I could enroll at a liberal arts school on the West Coast which seems to be composed of students much more like me. </p>

<p>But, I could be wrong. I'm hoping you can convince me. The $10,000 dollar difference certainly helps. </p>

<p>Although, with regards to that, I earned a scholarship at UCONN for $4000/year (half tuition). If I went to another college and transferred to UCONN if the cost became unbearable, would UCONN offer any other form of scholarship, or is that lost? </p>

<p>Another concern: How are the opportunities for medical school/biomedical research? I know UCONN has an auxiliary medical school, but I also know it tends to accept many students from outside CT. Are UCONN undergrads likely to get in, or not? </p>

<p>I might have other questions later, but help would certainly be appreciated.</p>

[Amazhon]

<p>I couldn’t comment if you would be enriched by a UConn education because I don’t know you personally, but I can tell you college is what you make of it.</p>

<p>As for the med school, we were told during a tour that any UConn student who maintained a great GPA, sorry I don’t have the exact number, and did well on the MCATs was accepted. Of course I would confirm this with a premed advisor or med school admissions if it is a major factor in your decision.</p>

<p>Good luck and don’t forget what YOU bring to a college is just as important as what you get out of the experience.</p>