Ohio State University vs. Accelerated Medical Schools - Please Help!

College Search & Selection
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<p>Alright, so I have a quick question, and it has been haunting me. I live in Ohio, so I'm guaranteed admission to Ohio State University, one of the branches atleast. </p>

<p>But after my undergraduate, I (hopefully) plan on going off to med school. So my question is, I want to go to OSU, 1. A degree from OSU is highly recognized across the country, 2. Campus life is absolutely amazing, 3. I've wanted to go to OSU for years. </p>

<p>There are other schools with accelerated medical programs, with direct entry to their med school. You cut your education time in half. </p>

<p>I just need some help trying to figure out which to go to. I will be applying to OSU early admission, and then the accelerated schools soon after. I would just like some input on this, anything you guys tell me is advice I'll consider. I'm torn between this.</p>

<p>Thanks for anything!</p>

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<p>So if I understand you correctly, the choice is between an unnamed accelerated med school and OSU, is that right? </p>

<p>I’m not much of a fan of AMSs because most pre-meds will go off to do something else with their lives. I know there are advantages to programs in which you can enroll as an u/g and after four years have almost auto admission to the u/g school’s med school, and I like these better.</p>

<p>If you have any doubts about the AMS, don’t do it. It is perfectly acceptable to mature at the same rates as everyone else. Some things take a while to learn and learn well. Everybody’s looking for a shortcut in this country, but education takes time and pain and money. Give yourself some time to grow as a student and adult.</p>