@citymama9 I understand your point 100%. Tech does not have nearly as many majors as Uga, but at either school, I couldn’t imagine (at this time) any other major that I woud want to pursue. Because of that, it’s hard to think about switching majors since I’m very passionate about what I want to do, if that makes sense. I think, if I do switch, it would be something along the lines of another science.
I realized I tagged Booper instead of @bopper. Sorry about that!
One additional point: At least half, really more than half, of the kids who start college “pre-Med” don’t end up in pre-Med–for a variety of reasons. Because of that, it would be wise to be at a school which offers attractive alternatives if you change your mind, or have your mind changed for you after Organic Chemistry.
@ColdinMinny I would like to think that I’m the type of person to stick with my goal, especially since I’ve wanted to go down this track for a while. I understand your point, though. It is possible for me to change my mind, I just can’t see myself doing that. Of course, I don’t know how I’ll be feeling a few years. That being said, if I were to be at a school with few majors like Tech vs a school with many majors, and I decide medicine isn’t right for me, I will have the same problem at both schools, as I do not have a #2. I’ve never planned on switching my course of action, since nothing interests me more or as much as medicine does. It is upsetting to think about what I would do if my dream doesn’t work out, but I agree it is an important factor in my decision. Thanks.
FWIW The average grade awarded at UGA is higher than GT. http://www.gradeinflation.com/
@Abwee67 We all wish you the best in your education, and I do think it is great to have goals to reach for. But, believe it or not, you have only lived a fraction of your adult life so far, and things do change.
My point is that it is often very expensive to change schools. Sometimes credits or distribution requirements don’t transfer, and you end up having to attend for an extra year or so, which costs money. So, while it is laudable to be driven towards a singular goal, it is also helpful to be aware of what other options are available should things change.
If you are in the middle of GaTech’s admissions class, I think you will find pre-Med very, very challenging. The pre-Med students at most school are the top 5-10%, and that is your competition. I say this not to discourage you, but to at least recognize that it would be wise to attend a school that offers you some attractive alternatives for majors/interests should pre-Med not pan out. The MCAT’s are also no easy test, either.
Preaching over. Good luck to you. You have two fine choices.