<p>I think everyone should PM MedRomanian and tell him that UCSD Pre-Med >>>> UCI Pre-Med even with the UCI Scholarship. Because I know for a fact that UCSD Pre-Med Dominates UCI with their pre-med.</p>
<p>I'm turning down SD for Irvine too... you have to understand that there are reasons other than academics such as proximity, money, family, etc.</p>
<p>I think SD is accually one of the best universities in Pre-Med, and dominates more than just UCI</p>
<p>Pick the school (and environment -- UCI vs. UCSD) you would be happy with since you will live there for 4+ years and you would do well. Getting into medical school depends on your overall GPA, science GPA, good MCAT scores, and interview. </p>
<p>If UCI gives you money take it...Going to medical school will cost you plenty...40K-60Kper year. Why not get a free undergraduate education and concentrate on getting better grades -- no need to work, etc. and that money for medical school. There is not much difference between UCI and UCSD pre-med.</p>
<p>Agree totally with obmud01. UCI will prepare a motivated, hard working student about as well, and the economic advantage --no need for part time jobs or summer employment or depletion of the educational savings account--is a huge advantage for the student and his/her family.</p>