<p>Is it worth it to go to Georgetown and getting into debt (assuming I would have to take out loans) before going to Medical school (more loans?)?</p>
<p>Also, is there good financial aid for Georgetown? </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Answering your question properly would require me to know more details such as your family’s income bracket, how dead set you are on Med school, how much you think you’ll make once you’re out of Med school,etc. However, I can speak about Georgetown specifically. </p>
<p>I applied to Georgetown EA, was accepted, and automatically assumed I wouldn’t be able to go because we’re a middle class family–our income was too high for any federal aid, grants, etc, but too low for a 60k/yr education. It seemed like I would have to take out a massive amount of loans to attend, and it just wasn’t feasible. In March I was notified of an extremely generous financial aid package and I am a now a Hoya. Georgetown supposedly has “notoriously bad financial aid”, and I do not doubt that this is true in some cases. I obviously don’t know what your situation is, but don’t give up hope if you’re thinking you won’t get any financial aid. Bottom line: apply anyway, it doesn’t hurt to see what they’ll give you if you get in. Good luck!</p>
<p>Go ahead and apply. Our son was admitted RD and is now a member of the class of 2015. We filed the FAFSA and CCS paperwork and were quite surprised by the FA package that we received. It was a bit better than one other top tier school and much better than two safety state schools. In fact, GU will only cost us about 7K per year more than our state flagship after factoring in the FA and other adjustments. I find this amount a very reasonable premium for a school like Georgetown.</p>
<p>Thanks for the responses!</p>
<p>My family is middle class as well. Yearly income is about $140,000.
I am DEAD SET on med school. I want to be a Pediatric Endocrinologist.</p>
<p>That’s awesome! Is there anything specifically that interests you about Georgetown? The location? The new science building? What other schools are you considering? </p>
<p>Also, we’re in the same financial boat–so I’m going to say it again, go for it. :)</p>
<p>Its the location and the new science building! I LOVE Washington DC! <3
I’m looking to apply EA to Georgetown!
I’m considering Emory, Duke, Johns Hopkins, a few other lower-Ivies and if all FinAid fails, UT Knoxville. UTK actually has a fabulous pre-med program, and its so cheap because 1) I’m in state, 2) My father works for the state as a engineer so I’d get 25% off, and 3) I automatically get $5,000 a year for a stay-in-state scholarship.</p>
<p>sarahp95 - If you are really interested in the Georgetown Med School, you should check out their Early Assurance Program for undergrads. You apply as a second semester sophomore and avoid all of the MCAT and standard application process drama. The link is [Early</a> Assurance Program (EAP) - Pre-Medical Studies at Georgetown - Georgetown College](<a href=“http://premed.georgetown.edu/undergrad/earlyassurance/]Early”>http://premed.georgetown.edu/undergrad/earlyassurance/)</p>
<p>One thing I love about Georgetown is that 80% of Hoyas who apply to med school get in. Compared to the national average of 40%, that’s pretty impressive. DC is such an awesome place, I’m planning to apply to Georgetown as well :)</p>
<p>I want to apply to Georgetown but I am trying to stay away from loans as much as possible because my family is in huge debt from my older brother’s college tuition. My family’s income is less than $30,000. How much do you think I would receive in loans? Do you mind telling me your income and received loans?</p>