Hi ,
Any advice and help with deciding between taking up offers from UC Berkley ,UNC or Case Western from current premed students would be really helpful.I am hoping to double major in English and Biology.
Finances are of secondary importance. Location is not important.
My top offers :
UCB: regular admission
UNC: Carolina Research scholar program
Case: 25K merit scholarship + Baker Nord Scholar .
Waitlisted Dartmouth ( but this means nothing right now)
I have nearly ruled out UCB as I hear it is great for every other field than the premed track due to its intense grade deflation and average letters of rec from professors ; as not many opportunities to get to know professors on one to one basis in such a big school with large classes. In my transcripts from UNC and Case I will be designated as a scholar for med school admissions which seems a big plus.
I hear Case>UNC>UCB with regards to research and clinical volunteering opportunities.
My aim is med school so want to think strategically rather than prestige. I will be going on campus tours soon .
Any premed advice please from UNC and Case Western students?
Thanks