Northwestern v. UCLA Need Urgent Help!!

College Search & Selection
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Money issues aside, is NU a better choice, especially since I felt that it is more of a fit?

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<p>It seems like you already answered the question. Yes, if money is not a factor, NU is a better choice because you felt it's more of a fit for you. It also seems to fit you more academically since you are drawn to ISP and you can't find anything like that at UCLA. </p>

<p>Financial issue is a personal thing; if your family is okay with it, I don't think there's anything wrong with paying extra; after all, we have many internationals paying even larger difference for American colleges. It seems like nobody thinks they are crazy. :)</p>

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<p>^ Because the internationals coming over to study in the US are rich...make 'em pay!</p>

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<p>I want my college experience to be new and exciting. Do I have to move to a new city far from to obtain this or is simply going to college a big enough of a change?</p>

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<p>I'm bumping this because lots of kids are starting to narrow down their college choices at this time preparing for application season.</p>

<p>Like I said in post #12 above, it is time to be conservative with spending. Apply mostly to colleges that will likely be doable financially. Check out the financial aid reputation of the schools on your list, and don't spend too much time with those that are stingy with scholarships and instead load you up with loans.</p>

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<p>If you have any desire to go to grad school, I think you would be better served by going to UCLA and saving your money for grad school, rather than blowing a bunch of it on undergrad. </p>

<p>Also, even if you don't want to go to grad school, think about the places you might want to live after undergrad. If you plan to come back to SoCal, do you think having a NU diploma will give you a distinct advantage over UCLA grads in the SoCal jobs market? Even if there is an advantage, is that advantage worth the extra $100k cost?</p>

<p>Personally, I would go to UCLA, unless Stanford, Berkeley or the Ivies come knocking.</p>

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<p>I dont understand your situation, why are you stressing out?
You have yet to get in at either school if you're seeking Fall 09 admissions.</p>

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<p>liek -- this thread is 6 months old.... I bumped an old thread because of home relevant the issue increasingly is, in light of the economy, for kids thinking about their 09 applicaitons...</p>

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<p>^ Dunnin, I'd suggest starting a new thread if that's your intent, instead of bumping up a thread labeled "Northwestern vs. UCLA".</p>

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<p>To clear up any misconception - NU's med school always has had high MCAT and GPA requirements and the HPME program may very well be the toughest program to get admitted to.</p>

<p>As for rankings, NU's med school has been moving up and is currently 20th (on USNWR), but keep in mind that the USNWR rankings are heavily impacted by research $$.</p>

<p>NU's med school wasn't as research focused as many top schools, but recently has been on an upward trajectory w/ regard to attracting research $$ (and hence, the rise in ranking).</p>

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<p>^Speaking of upward trajectory, the average GPA and MCAT of entering med students this fall are 3.79 and 35.1. A year ago, they were 3.71 and 34.2 (post #21).</p>

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<p>Sam, where do you get that? I have this: AAMC:</a> FACTS Table23: MCAT Scores and GPAs for Matriculants to U.S. Medical Schools by Sex</p>

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<p>Entering</a> Class Profile</p>

<p>I was referring to Northwestern med school, not all med schools. Sorry for the confusion.</p>

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<p>The only advice I can really offer regarding Med Schools is to avoid, at all cost, med schools in the following states:</p>

<p>-Alaska
-Delaware
-Idaho
-Maine
-Montana
-Wyoming</p>

<p>I've never met a competent doctor that attended med school in <em>any</em> of those states.</p>

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<p>It's a good one (though I doubt many folks will be "in" on it. ;))</p>

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<p>I'm assuming these are states that don't have med schools? Is that the joke?</p>