Last Minute Decision! Tulane Honors or Boston College (for premed)

College Search & Selection
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<p>I committed to Tulane University this past week. I am in the honors program with 24k a year for all 4 years. I went down for honors weekend and loved loved loved loved the school! Aesthetically, the people, the life style, etc. The only reservations I have are concerning the academics. My passion is medicine (which Tulane is highly regarded for?) so I am looking for a school with the strongest reputation. It is my understanding that when it comes to getting into medical schools/oestheopathic school one needs a high gpa (grade inflation, manageable workload) and a strong science program. Nothing I have heard about Tulane has really convinced me of this. Any insight?</p>

<p>Anyway, here is my current situation. I was accepted to Boston College but never really considered it an option for financial reasons. In my mind, its on par with Tulane and at the time was 24k a year more expensive. BUT I just received word from Boston College that they are willing to MATCH TULANE'S SCHOLARSHIP OFFER if I would consider attending. I feel as if I have virtually no time to decide! I am going to try and go up to Boston this weekend. I cannot believe I am in this situation (as good as it may be.) Aside from the name, I do not know much about Boston College. I visited once and liked it, but I only really got a superficial feel. My parents are pushing for Boston College for two reasons: 1) NAME RECOGNITION (which is NOT a factor for me) and 2) Its closer to home (I live in New York. The idea of her baby living in New Orleans really irks my mother)</p>

<p>I really love Tulane, but I feel that I should give Boston College a shot now that finances are not an issue. I would always wonder what if, after all. As different as NOLA and Boston are, I truly love them both (but never as much as NYC of course :]) and I feel like I fit the mold of both social scenes. So I am trying to get a better feel for both academically. I would really appreciate any insight!!! Which has a stronger reputation for its science program? Harder workload? More research opportunities? More Premed orientated?</p>

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<p>If all things are equal go to BC. BUT GET THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFER IN WRITING!</p>

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<p>Yes! That is a must… I am also unsure if it is guaranteed for all 4 years as Tulane’s is…
Why BC over Tulane?</p>

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<p>Tulane. BC if you want to be in Boston. Basically it should come down to the money. I suspect both are equal in providing a decent pre med experience.</p>