<p>I like the suggestion, however I do not find that my neighborhood has too many underpriviledged kids, and it seems a little overwhelming to undergo such a project. I never started anything like it, and if I had more guidance or knew where to start, I would definitely try to start something up. I can ask my advisor (from the township's recreational department) to help me organize a clinic for underprivileged kids, but it may be a little difficult to raise funds. Actually, when I started writing this reply, I looked at it with the idea that it would be much more work than I bargained for, but when I think of it now, it sounds like a very good idea lol... I can actually speak with my advisor later this week and hopefully at least start some sort of program this year (after acquiring permission and funding). Thank you again! Maybe this will be the start of an organization that will run for future years.</p>
<p>Also, I have a bit of an off-topic question:</p>
<p>Are strong LACs also very good for pre-med majors? It seems like some of these schools are not "pre-med"-oriented. Am I completely wrong on this? Also, I understand that you could practically go to any undergrad school and still go to the best med. schools in the nation, but which ones would provide the best facilities and education? If anyone can answer these questions, I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks!!</p>
<p>I have been looking at Rutgers, but I do not know which one I should read about (or should I read them all?). Apparently, there are three- Newark, Camdem, and Piscataway. Should I look at them all, or is there one in particular that would interest me the most if I want a pre-med major (and maybe double major in math- but not a main concern right now). Thanks for your help!</p>
<p>KRabble88</p>
<p>We seem to be only only ones communicating right now, but since both of your last questions are areas i am very familiar with, i thought I'd continue the conversation. It is absolutely true that you can get into medical school from any good LAC as opposed to a large research university. You just have to do very well in your grades (especially in the med school requirements, like organic chem) and MCATs. You do not need to be a science major (in fact more than other grad schools, med schools like to look for a well rounded, more human, outward-looking person than a narrow thinking nose-in-the-book individual). Therefore, many med school acceptees are non science majors; you do need to show proficiency in the science courses that you do take. On the other hand if you are interested in research (and such research will potentially help med school application) then a research university will be a better choice. There are some excellent smaller research universities such as Brandeis (3000 undergrads) and Tulane (6000 undergrads) that have advantages of both.</p>
<p>As to Rutgers, you probably want to look primarily at the New Brunswick campus, especially Rutgers College which is the original colonial college and still the primary unit of the university. Newark is less selctive than NB and Camden the least selective. The analogy is like UNC Chapel Hill versus Ashville or Charotte. There is a very recent proposal (released yesterday) to combine all of the New Brunswick campuses into one academic unit (Rutgers College of Arts and Sciences) whereas now there are separate units of Rutgers College, Douglas (all women's school) and Livingston (a much less selective smaller college originally created to be a LAC-like unit with an emphasis on urban studies. Each of the units currently have their own admission standards. The principal drive for this is the reality that Rutgers College gets most of the best students because it is perceived as being more selective/prestigious (which it is). The plan is to combine the colleges' admissions into one unit and try to raise everyone up by offering more merit aid to entice the better students to come. Not sure where it will all go but it will probably be a while before the changes take place. Anyway, the main Rutgers is Rutgers College in New Brunswick.</p>
<p>P.S. I'm glad you are excited about starting up the tennis program. It may not be as much work as you think (I'll bet you can find an advisor to help and local businesses to be supportive especially with the support of your HS), it will be rewarding for you regardless of anything else, and for colleges it will demonstrate an initiative that will really make you stand out!!</p>