quandary: GMU vs VCU for conservation

Transfer Students
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<p>Hey everyone, can anyone help me?</p>

<p>I'm transferring in January, and am conflicted between George Mason University and Virginia Commonwealth University. I'll be a junior, interested in conservation/wildlife science. I Did Not get into tech, or this decision would be easier. </p>

<p>My research yields:..GMU has their new Smithsonian tie-in, however VCU conducts actual research with wildlife, for ex. with birds. At both schools, I'd major in bio bc so i could focus on animals. I figure, VCU must have a good bio program bc of their pre-meds. And GMU's bio program doesn't seem to be anything to brag about...</p>

<p>My priority is to go to the best grad school. I don't know if that means i should consider "prestige" or if it doesn't matter bc I should try to transfer out ASAP to vtech anyway..</p>

<p>For your advice, thank you , thank you, thank you!</p>

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<p>i have to decide in two days…anyone/anything?</p>

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<p>check both schools acceptance rates to the grad programs you are interested in. Check what you can get for summer internships/jobs in your field because that will also be a boost to grad school admissions probably. </p>

<p>If you have specific grad schools in mind, why not call them and ask which programs they feel are most comprehensive in your field.</p>

<p>Otherwise, look at grading policies, number of students in your prospective major, graduation rates ( how easy for you to get the courses you need in the time you have)</p>

<p>You probably have a pretty good idea of all these things. Best way unless you have a gut feeling, is to make a pros and cons list for each school and which comes out ahead.</p>

<p>Best of luck.</p>