<p>My daughter was accepted to UT Plan II, Wash U and Rice. She is trying to decide between UT and WashU probably. She plans to major in English, then continue onto medical school. How does Plan II compare to these other schools and what would be the pros and cons of the program?</p>
<p>Well, it depends on what your daughter's interests are...
Plan II is interdisciplinary, so instead of just focusing on English or Biology, or any other majors, it's a mixture of all of them (a little of social sciences, a little of science, world literature, humanities, etc.)
It's a very tight-knit community of about 180 kids...and you get to know your profs very well (since each class only has about 20 kids or less).</p>
<p>Are you considering price in the equation? Because if you are, Plan II is the way to go.
Past Plan II kids have said that it's "ivy league education for the price of a state school"
I, myself, am going to Plan II (double with Biology). I don't really see any cons to the program. However, for pre-med WashU surely trumps UT. WashU has the name behind it, of course...</p>
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<p>I'm a Plan II student, and I strongly disagree with this statement, though I know it's said a lot. Generally, you only have one or two Plan II classes per semester. All the rest of your classes will be UT classes. Make no mistake: you are a Plan II major at the University of Texas. You do not go to Plan II. P2 does not have the national recognition it would like to think that it does. I didn't apply to med school, but I don't feel P2 gave me a particular advantage in applying to grad school. </p>
<p>However, it certainly wasn't a disadvantage. UT is certainly a respectable school; it's hanging in there in the top 50. And medical school is expensive. I think your daughter should choose UT. The science programs here are awesome, and I know many people who have gone on to excellent med schools. Where your undergraduate degree is from doesn't matter so much for grad school as what your GPA is and what's on your resume. UT offers excellent opportunities for student research and things like that. </p>
<p>Also: she wants to go to med school as an English major? Why not biology or something like that?</p>
<p>Hi UTSenior. I was wondering if you could elaborate on how you thought Plan II didn't give you a particular advantage in applying to grad school. I've been accepted into Dean's Scholars and Plan II, and I plan on going to med school. I know you aren't, but I was wondering whether I should drop Plan II in favor of concentrating on Dean's Scholars. I know I could take the double courseload, but I'd like to know if it's worth it. Do you think Plan II is more helpful for future med school students, or not so much? What's your major, btw? Thanks!</p>
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Hi UTSenior. I was wondering if you could elaborate on how you thought Plan II didn't give you a particular advantage in applying to grad school. I've been accepted into Dean's Scholars and Plan II, and I plan on going to med school. I know you aren't, but I was wondering whether I should drop Plan II in favor of concentrating on Dean's Scholars. I know I could take the double courseload, but I'd like to know if it's worth it. Do you think Plan II is more helpful for future med school students, or not so much? What's your major, btw? Thanks!
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<p>My majors are Plan II and Journalism. I applied to law school this year, and my impression of the entire law school application process is that your undergraduate institution and major are pretty insignificant. What matters above all are your GPA and standardized test scores, in your case that'll be the MCAT. </p>
<p>Basically, you should only do Plan II if you really want to, not because you think it'll help you get into med school. If you like the idea of taking Plan II world lit, philosophy, TCs, and all the other classes that are exclusive to Plan II, be a Plan II major. If you aren't really interested in those classes for the sake of taking them, don't do Plan II for any other reason. Dean's Scholars will be enough of a feather in your cap to impress any med school, I think. </p>
<p>You might want to contact some current Plan II students who are actually looking into med school and get their perspectives. There are some on the list here: </p>
<p>Thanks! I think I may give Plan II a try to see if I like it and if I really can handle it. </p>
<p>The only reason I'm hesitant is because my English class this year really sucks, like want-to-stab-yourself bad. It's actually kind of sad since I've always loved literature and writing before my teacher ruined it this year by taking all the joy of individual interpretation out of it, and insisting that we interpret everything her way, the "right" way...</p>
<p>But I know Plan II classes will be miles better, and I don't really want to resign myself strictly to math and science forever ;)</p>
<p>Thanks for your advice!</p>
<p>Yeah, Plan II professors are absolutely awesome, don't worry about that. If you enjoy English/writing when it's taught well, Plan II will be great for you. Good luck!</p>