<p>Okay…looking at this thread has made me more confused than ever! Decisions are due this Saturday, and I’ve narrowed it down between UVa and Northwestern. I want to go to the school that academically will best prepare me (NU I guess?) but socially will be most fulfilling (UVa???). Is there that much disparity between the two? I know NU is #12 and UVa is #24; will my chances of getting into med school and being part of a solid network be hindered if I pick one of these over the other?</p>