UMD vs. CMU for premed?

Pre-Med & Medical School Pre-Med Topics
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Hi all,

I am a senior this year and just got my college results back. I am currently choosing between two schools- University of Maryland (scholars program, also my state school) and Carnegie Mellon. Is it better to go to UMD and possibly get a higher GPA, or go to CMU and get a slightly lower GPA, but graduate from a top tier university? Which is more favorable in terms of medical school admissions? My long-term goal is to become a doctor, and I don’t want to get kicked off the premed track. Does anyone know how Carnegie Mellon is for premed students (is it really tough, are you prepared enough for medical school, are applicants from CMU successful in getting into competitive medical schools)?

Thanks in advance!

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Why would you predict that you will get a higher GPA at UMD? Its totally unfounded. For med school applications, you need to get top scores and they do not care if it is from UMD or CMU. College decision should be made without Premed in the consideration since most of the premeds will change their mind during the 4 years of UG

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CMU has a very good health Professional program which advises premed students. that is what I heard from them. you can register for april admitted tour and talk to them about your concerns.

https://www.cmu.edu/hpp/