<p>I got into Princeton and Upenn and i cant decide which one i should go to. I hear that medical schools care mostly about GPA and MCAT and extracurriculars and im worried that if i go to princeton with their grade deflation i will not have as high of a GPA as one at Penn. Can someone break down and detail the strenghts and weaknesses of going to wither school. Also Penn has the hospitals and research.
But who would pass up the chance to go to Princeton University?
I need some advice</p>
<p>Topics like this just make me angry at this point.</p>
<p>Go to neither…</p>
<p>You might want to post on the pre-med forum.</p>
<p>Obviously…go to the school where you’ll get the best GPA.</p>
<p>This is a perfectly fair question if you’re set on pre-med. Though Princeton says their grade deflation doesn’t hinder their students’ post-grad job or further education prospects, I’m skeptical. I can see it not making a huge impact in grad school admissions, given the rigor of the overall curriculum (thesis, etc), but for professional schools that use an exam/GPA formula, there’s no way it won’t have an impact. </p>
<p>Still, it’s important not to sacrifice other things for a higher GPA. If Princeton’s smaller size and more secluded location are more your style, you need to think carefully about what you’re giving up for a number.</p>
<p>PENN! I am biased. But for sciences Penn is amazingly strong. Also Princeton has grade deflation. Go to both colleges and get a feeling for the schools. Remember, that in Princeton you will have to write 2 senior theses b4 you graduate. Good luck with your decision making!</p>