<p>hI am deciding between these two to attend school next year, I want to major in biology and be in a premed program. If possible, I also want to major in music (I got into Berklee College of Music for singing but the cost is too high without a scholarship, I also want a backup plan besides music)</p>
<p>Northeastern pros:
Boston is a great city
the co-op program (i could possibly co-op or intern at one of the several hospitals in the area?)
it has only 35% (ish) acceptance rate compared to 70% at UVM (I just want to go the best possible school with a good reputation where there will be many other intelligent kids)
I got a 20k scholarship a year
I can take classes at the New England Conservatory of Music as part of the music program (not as jazzish as Berklee but still good)
Being near a bunch of other music students in the area would be good for starting a band, or even possibly transfering the next year</p>
<p>Northeastern Cons:
It would cost about 14k more a year than UVM
Its farther from my family (not sure if thats a good thing or a bad thing)
I am not sure how the premed program compares to UVM, everywhere ive looked has said different things
If I transfer (i really wanted to go to BC, (my ACTs a 33)) it would be a bigger financial burden than having gone to UVM
A more expensive city
no med school at Northeastern
I did not get into the Honors college, but could apply my freshman year to be accepted</p>
<p>UVM pros:
A guaranteed interview at the med school if I have good grades and letters of rec (though im not sure i would even want to go to med school at uvm yet)
in my hometown, so im near my family, but again I kind of want to get out
I got into the honors college which has really nice dorms and advisors
a good option if i decide to transfer in the future
cheaper</p>
<p>UVM cons:
i know waaaaaaay too many people that go to UVM
too close to home
not as strong as a school (?)
not as many music opportunities as in Boston, also no co-op program
I would feel far away from the action</p>
<p>Does anyone know where premed is stronger??
I am so torn! I know this was a lot to read but please help!!!!!</p>