<p>I'd appreciate some people's opinions on this. I'm sure it's been addressed before, but I don't really know where to look. Without getting into details yet, I am thinking about transferring from my current institution for next fall. I am currently a freshman and will be entering next fall semester as a sophomore. I go to a fairly prestigious private school in Boston right now. I am pretty satisfied with my experience so far, minus a couple things, but that's not the most important worry right now. Mainly, I am regretting choosing to attend this school and put a huge financial burden on myself and my family. I am having second thoughts about whether getting a degree at this school is as valuable as the price of attaining it, compared to possibly getting a degree at my state school, the University of New Hampshire, for in-state rates. I plan on eventually going to medical school, so I'm wondering if even then my undergraduate degree would really matter as much. So my question is, how much does prestige really matter in the long run in applying for medical school, landing jobs, etc... compared to the price I would be paying to attend? I don't want to regret taking such heavy loans later in life when I could have gotten to the same place for half the price.
Any comments are appreciated, and I'm willing to expand on my situation if necessary. Thanks!</p>
<p>I would suggest you ask this question on the Med School forum here. Lots of knowledgeable folks on the issue.</p>
<p>I would also suggest you investigate UNH track record with admissions to med school. They may have public info on this via website or other. Or, you can talk to Admissions or see about talking to the office that works with UNH students on pre-professional advising. Someone in one of those roles should be happy to help you.</p>
<p>I think your thought process is a great one.</p>