<p>Does it really matter how prestigious your undergrad school is if you're going to medical school? I mean, what's the difference between going to Harvard medical school or getting your requirements at, say, Carleton of UChicago? I know the top premed schools have more cutthroat premeds, but can you do just as well at one not as premed-oriented? What should you look for in a college to make sure it's conducive to your medical ambitions? And yes, right now I am interested in Carleton and UChicago, but am wondering what makes schools like JHU better for premed. I know I don't want to commit suicide due to the pressure, but I also want to have a good background and be able to make it to a good medical school.</p>
<p>look for med school acceptance rates above national average</p>
<p>Look for places where you can excel. If you do that, everything else will fall right into place.</p>
<p>Thanks mini. Where do you find medical acceptance rates?</p>
<p>also ask on premed thread</p>
<p>often asked question...mini is correct...excel and you'll be ok. Don't worry about whether or not a given school enhances your chances.</p>