Undergrad Experience at Chapman

Hi, I’m considering chapman for my undergrad education and am wondering how the academic experience is. I plan on going to dental school, in which my GPA will be a very large factor. The small class sizes and relationships with professors interest me, as opposed to a UC where i would be competing with hundreds of students on a curve. I’m aware that I shouldn’t cut corners, but i’m afraid that if I go to a school like UCLA I will burn out. Also I’m curious if anyone knows how the pre dental experience is, like volunteering or shadowing. Thank you!