<p>So I've been accepted to both UF and UM as is often the case. At this point I have a pretty equal pro/cons list for both, but is wondering which has the better undergraduate neuroscience program. I know that at UF it is an IDS major, which could be both a good or bad thing compared to UM's Neuroscience program. At UF I'd probably choose the cognitive neuroscience track and at UM I'd choose psychobiology. UM gave me a lot of scholarship money so the difference in price isn't really an issue. I plan on doing pre-med, too, and take a second major in some time of social science or humanities. I am in the honors program at UF which would take care of the more individualized attention which UM often boasts about in comparison to UF. So basically, which has the stronger neuroscience program in your opinion and which would best facilitate a double major, pre-med track. Leave all bias at the door please. I just want some legitimate reasoning.</p>
<p>Before I give my opinion, when did you hear back from UF? I applied for the March 1st deadline but haven’t heard back yet. I got into UM about 2-3 weeks ago and this past Sunday I attented the accepted students orientation.</p>
<p>I learned on Sunday that UM has a lot of programs. The PRISM program is one for pre-med that I would def. considering getting into. They also have programs where you can follow through into their medical school without an issue. I’m thinking of doing pre-med with psychology or neuroscience but I’m not sure which school I’m going to yet.</p>
<p>I didn’t get any scholarship and I’m still pending on hearing back from the financial aid office from UM. I’m dying to hear back from UF so I can finally book my orientation date for May 6th, pick my classes, and find an apartment ASAP!</p>
<p>sabrina1317: I applied to UF in October since that was the earliest deadline. I received word of my acceptance in mid-Feb I think. I attended the accepted UM students’ orientation also on Sunday. PRISM is something you would have already been notified about at this point (I didn’t have enough SAT Subject Tests) and am frankly quite relieved because I want a broader range of subjects during freshman year. You might be able to join later, but I am not sure and don’t think so. I know relatively nothing about the March 1st deadline at UF, so I don’t know when you should expect results. From what I understand, the UM scholarships are given out to students who applied early action/early decision. So what are your opinions?</p>
<p>You have to be invited to PRISM to join…</p>
<p>UM Merit Scholarships were given out with the acceptance mail via snail mail, and not only to early action/decision</p>
<p>If you haven’t yet heard back from UF by now, you should call and see whats up. Decisions came out February 12 for first years…</p>
<p>With all that said, I chose UF over UM.</p>
<p>Well I’m transferring into one of these schools (UF if they accept me, UM if UM doesn’t accept me). I was told the scholarships went out with the acceptance letters and I didn’t get one. I’m not surprised though.</p>
<p>The financial aid packets for transfers should go out this week but for regular admits that are starting freshman I think they went out already.</p>
<p>I know you have to be accepted into PRISM, and it’s something I would have done as a freshman (that’s what I mean to say in my original post). However, as a transfer I wouldn’t consider it.</p>
<p>I would choose UM if they gave you such good scholarship awards. Not everyone gets awarded from a private school. It just seems like UM has more opportunities for medical students (especially pre-med). Miami has a ton of centers, hospital, labs, etc. so you’re bound to hook up with something prestigious to amp up your resume.</p>
<p>I called UF and came to find out they aren’t very helpful over the phone. They said my application was still in the process of being reviewed and I could potentially be waiting until August for a reply. I think the major I applied for wasn’t a wise decision considering the classes I took at my current university.</p>