<p>I'm a junior in high school and considering going the pre-med route. I wasn't very strong academically during my early high school career so I was looking at schools like Endicott because of the higher acceptance rate compared to other Boston-area schools. </p>
<p>I can't seem to find any information on the pre-med option. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about the program's rigor and the acceptance rate into medical school.</p>
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You’re on the wrong track here. Avoid placing any importance on acceptance numbers. Some schools boast incredible rates, but it boils down to one of two things. Either they start with great students (think Stanford, etc) or the school uses the “committee letter” like an axe to prevent all but the strongest applicants from applying right out of college; to no surprise, they often boast 90% or better med school “acceptance” numbers for their undergrads. Holy Cross in your region is a fine example of a school doing just this. </p>
<p>You should get a book or two on med school admissions so you understand what you’ll need down the road and look for colleges where you can get it. There is an excellent online handbook at Amherst I recommend to get an understanding of the process and what really matters
I also always ask kids that say they want to be doctors, why an M.D? Not that I know it is wrong for you, it may be the right fit, but have you actually looked into the medical field and considered the alternatives? From the day you start college it will be 11-15 years before you are a practicing doctor, depending on what field you go into. Doctors are not the only ones in the health field that help people. Physical therapists, radiology techs, nurses, speech pathologists, to name but just a few. Before you go heavily into debt and commit so many years I suggest you explore the alternatives.</p>