<p>So… I hate to give this advice…but GPA is critical for a pre-med student. If you aren’t the strongest writing, you might be better off at a university where there is less writing. (Okay, I can’t believe I just advised that, because OF COURSE strong writing skills are useful in any profession and college is a great time to develop it). Now… at an LAC, you may get more help in science and math courses if you struggle – easier to get time with your profs at office hours, and often you find better teaching at an LAC than a research university. So that could be to your benefit. (There, now I feel better!)</p>