UM vs. UF for pre-med

College Search & Selection
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Hi! I am a current high school senior who was accepted into UM and UF as part of the Class of 2024. I am having trouble deciding between UF Honors and UM honors.

I live in Miami, and my parents are really pushing me to commit to UM. I received the Isaac Bashevis Singer Scholarship which is a full ride to the University as well as admission into their Honors Program. I am very honored, but I did want to have a chance to go away for undergrad. The financial package they are offering me, however, makes my decision difficult. I plan on majoring in biochemistry or biomedical engineering.

On the other hand, I was accepted into the Honors Program at UF. I have Florida Bright Futures, but I would need to pay for housing and living costs. I have heard that their programs and connections are better, but that class size limits interaction with professors. Also, I have heard that many classes are online?

Please help! I do not know which to pick. I need advice about the pros and cons of both.

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It is like Cypress Bay vs. Pinecrest (or Ransom, or American Heritage)

If financial part is taken care of, which is your case with Singer at UM, i would go to UM. Better student attention. More personal attention.

Over all student quality, honestly, is the same.

I went to UF, teach at UM, I can’t really voucher UF over UM.

If you don’t have Singer, then I would say take Benaquisto at UF. But with Singer, I hope you stay at UM.

Better attention counseling over all at UM over UF.