Respected Pre-Med Schools

[YaleGradandDad]

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I’m also astonished that YaleGradandDad saw 15% of his class go off to medical school. Only 3% of Yale Alum went into Healthcare as a profession during the past 5 years (not all to medicine, presumably). And I suspect that more than 3% of the entering classes during this time thought they might be pre-med. If you are correct, YaleGradandDad, then times have changed radically.

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<p>I see where you got this number but something does not make sense. Even if all the healthcare professionals were medical students, that would only be 40 kids per class. A 2007 Yale Daily News article reads as follows:</p>

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The number of Yalies applying to medical school this fall has increased since last fall, according to data compiled by Undergraduate Career Services.</p>

<p>There has been a 5 to 10 percent increase in the number of applications submitted so far this admissions cycle, relative to the same point in the process last year, UCS Director Philip Jones said. Typically, the final number of Yale undergraduates and recent alumni who apply to medical school reaches about 200 by the spring, Jones said, but this year UCS is anticipating a total of up to 230 applications.

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<p>It looks like the 15% number holds true today and I suspect similar numbers are seen at the other top 20 schools excepting MIT and Cal Tech.</p>

[mikemac]

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Holy Cross has great pre-med with new science facility

Holy Cross is also one of those schools that screens its students before they write the committee letter, so if they don’t think you’re strong enough they’ll let you know what their letter will so. No doubt they figure once you know the letter says they do not recommend you (or recommend with reservations) that is enough to stop you from applying. Sure you still could but with a letter like that you’re pretty much guaranteed not to get in. Consequently Holy Cross can boast of impressive admit numbers, because they’ve controlled who can apply.</p>

[RML]

<p>If you’re eyeing on the very top med schools, then the ff schools send grads there in big volume:</p>

<p>HYSP
Berkeley
Duke
Columbia
Penn
Cornell
Brown
Dartmouth
JHU
Michigan
Northwestern</p>

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<p>Chicago
UCLA
Virginia
Georgetown
Emory
Vanderbilt
Rice
top LACs</p>

[mikemac]

<p>re post 22: “what their letter will so” should have been “what their letter will say”.</p>

[astults13]

<p>Thanks everyone for the great replies! I guess I should have added some information:</p>

<p>-my family is in the lower-middle class (~ 38k a year)
-GPA is 4.29 weighted, 3.92 UW</p>

<p>I basically have just as much a shot of getting into elite schools as everyone else who applies. But after reading lots of posts on CC, it almost seems as if the elite schools aren’t the greatest for pre-med because of the curriculum rigor. While I pride myself in a good work ethic, is it even possible to gauge how well you would do at one of the above universities? </p>

<p>I’ve looked into UoRochester before, but the city didn’t really win me over, and I can’t afford to visit. My friend will be attending there next fall for premed, but we all have different opinions on the ideal college. I guess I just have lots to think about!</p>

[MizzBee]

<p>You will also want to look at schools that offer good financial aid. Be sure to look at colleges that meet 100% need. You will not want to take on UG debt.</p>

[Creekland]

<p>Either I missed it or you never listed your ACT/SAT scores. Do you have them yet? If so, post them to get better suggestions. </p>

<p>Otherwise, I, personally, wouldn’t worry as much about location, etc, at this point since you’re fairly aid-dependent. You’ll want to go where you get the most money (cheapest total cost) for the best school. Apply to several that could be possibilities (known for good need-based aid, and/or, if your test scores show it, good merit aid). Don’t fall in love with any. See where you get in and what the bottom line finances are. Then, if you have a choice, choose based upon preferences for other things (location, dorms, whatever). If one school ends up a bit better than others, fall in love with that school.</p>

<p>Honestly, oodles of schools can get you into med school, but finding super finances is rather unpredictable. With the right frame of mind, you can fall in love with any school and enjoy yourself while getting a good education.</p>

<p>At this point, I’d eliminate schools not known for good aid for my stats (merit or need-based). Anything else would be on the list to talk over with my guidance counselor.</p>

[Aleggo]

<p>The following link can give you what many private schools will give you for FA. Use this link for as many schools as you remotely interested. Others schools have their own “Net Price Calculator"s at their own web site, just google “net price calculator <school name=””>". It may not even worth researching a school if the school cannot afford to give you what you need for FA. Do not even lose time reading what typical FAs are, or if the school gives 100% of your need, since, unless they tell you what they will actually give you as grants (the rest you find with loans/parents) “100% need met” means nothing, yes nothing.</school></p>

<p>[Participating</a> Schools | College Board - Net Price Calculator for Students](<a href=“Net Price Calculator (NPC) Participating Schools | Education Professionals – College Board”>Net Price Calculator (NPC) Participating Schools | Education Professionals – College Board)</p>

<p>If the school passes this test then see:
2. Urban/Rural
3. Size
4. Academics
5. Student Demographics</p>

<p>etc.</p>

<p>Good Luck.</p>

[par72]

<p>Duke, Brown, Holy Cross.</p>

[Ivyt]

<p>Hendrix College</p>

[Pinnum]

<p>The LACs are a well kept secret. They have very high placement for people that keep that focus and don’t decide to go into another direction. </p>

<p>I would apply to a bunch of schools if I were you and look at the aid packages you are given. If you are serious about med school you don’t want to finance your undergrad and have the interest compounding for ten years before you start working. </p>

<p>Any school can get you to med school if you have the drive and ability. Find a school that gives you good aid where you will be happy working with your head down and not get caught up with distractions. Flag ship state schools, though they get a lot of students into med programs, have a lot of students that get distracted and as a result the students don’t reach their goals.</p>