<p>So far I've been accepted at Pepperdine, and UW-Madison, and am curious how the biology (pre-med) program compares at USC? I would love to go to USC (loved the campus and felt like it was a great environment for me) but I need to know if it is competitive as far as students being admitted into med schools?</p>
<p>Im pretty sure USC’s biology program is competitive.</p>
<p>Getting into med school these days requires a strong, well-rounded application. You will need a strong GPA, a good MCAT score, a strong personal statement, clinical experience, leadership, community service, and possibly research experience.</p>
<p>All of the above will require a strong work ethic. “A’s” in the required science classes have to be earned.</p>
<p>US News and World Report ranks USC #23…UofW #45…Pepperdine#53. (NOTE:Pepperdine does have a killer view though!)</p>
<p>USC is a Research I University. There are plenty of opportunities to conduct research as an undergraduate if the student is diligent about it. Here is an interesting site on biological research at USC:</p>
<p>[PIBBS</a> - Graduate Programs in Biomedical & Biological Sciences - University of Southern California](<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/programs/pibbs/site/research_topics.html]PIBBS”>http://www.usc.edu/programs/pibbs/site/research_topics.html)</p>
<p>USC has a new advising program dedicated to pre-health students. The director is a physician at LA Childrens Hospital. The assistant director of advising used to be and admissions director at USC Keck Med School. Their web site is:</p>
<p>[Pre-Health</a> Advisement Services > USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences](<a href=“http://dornsife.usc.edu/pre-health/]Pre-Health”>http://dornsife.usc.edu/pre-health/)</p>
<p>In the photo the surgeon on the left is the director of this program. </p>
<p>Check out this volunteer program:</p>
<p>[Department</a> of Emergency Medicine Volunteer Program at LAC+USC](<a href=“http://trojanhealthconnection.com/2011/03/19/department-of-emergency-medicine-volunteer-program-at-lacusc/]Department”>Loading...)</p>
<p>Bottom line, if you work your application will be competitive across the country.</p>