<p>I am deciding whether to apply to Rice or Cornell for early decision. I've been told by my guidance counselor and others that I have the grades to be accepted (not for sure, though) to both Rice and Cornell. I know that cornell is ranked a bit higher in the us weekly national rankings, but i also know that those rankings tend to be subjective. I've been debating over this issue with my mother for quite some time now. She believes that I should go to Cornell because there will be more graduates in my area (i live in NJ) who will be able to help me in the future. She also believes that Cornell is a much more respectable school regarding job applications after college. She believes that being an alumni of Cornell will help me get better jobs because Cornell is a bigger and more well-known school. However, since I am going to be pre-med in college and because Rice had a 90% acceptance rate to med school last year or the year before, I believe that Rice will be better for me in my future profession. Can anyone give me some information about why Rice is better or worse than cornell?</p>
<p>cornell has 90+ acceptance as well if its over 3.4 and 30 mcat >.>. if you think you can get those grades and mcat id say go cornell =D</p>
<p>I've heard the 90% figure thrown around for Rice. Do you have a link or proof of this?</p>
<p>the Rice figure is a bit sketchy, but let's not forget that Rice is located in Houston...one of the world's best medical research/practice goes on here!!!</p>
<p>They are both academically strong schools so you can go to medical school from either one. I assume you have visited both schools. Which do you like better, and why?</p>
<p>Both are great schools for pre-meds. You might also want to look into Emory University, which is next door to the CDC! It all comes down to fit, and who is more generous in financial aid.</p>
<p>If you think you can get accepted into both schools, I suggest you not early decision and wait for them to court you. From what I understand, graduating debt free from undergrad is a huge relief when you're racking up those loans in medical school.</p>
<p>If money isn't an option, think about your grades. I don't know about Rice but I know Cornell has a very tough science program, and its always better to graduate college with a good GPA. No doubt cornell prepares you well though</p>