Science at Reed?

Applying to College
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<p>I've recently been accepted to Reed and everything I hear about it makes me want to go there! Financially, I'm pretty much covered and it seems like I would fit in with the student body pretty well. The only questions that arise now are with 1) the workload, and 2) grad school.</p>

<p>I guess I'm smart, but I'm definitely one of those smart, capable but lazy procrastinators. I know Reed is super famous for heavy workload, but I honestly think I could survive if I tried. Really hard. I've definitely been taking it kinda easy for the last bit of senior year, so it might get crazy at Reed. Second thing, I want to get my master's in Physician Assisting, and I'm thinking University of Washington for that program (the other school I'm weighing now for undergrad - would it be easier to get into the master's program if I went to UW now?). Is the science program at Reed strong? I'm thinking a BA in behavioral bio. </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>The “smart-lazy” can indeed have a harder time adjusting to the Reed workload; those who worked hard in HS can find the adjustment easier. Your Reed classmates will be working hard, so it might rub off. :wink: Reed science is exceptionally strong, hence Reed’s high PhD prep percentages.</p>

<p>U of W is also excellent; it could come down to size/atmosphere/price.</p>

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<p>This is the chart ranking percentage of graduates going on to doctorates Vonlost referenced. [REED</a> COLLEGE PHD PRODUCTIVITY](<a href=“http://www.reed.edu/ir/phd.html]REED”>Doctoral Degree Productivity - Institutional Research - Reed College) You can see Reed does a very good job prepping their students for further study.</p>