<p>I'm in a bit of a predicament right now :(. College admissions are just around the corner and I need to start really thinking seriously about how I plan on applying. Right now, my top choice in undergrad would have to be UPenn. I am also intrigued by combined med programs like BU or Brown etc and love the security they offer. I can't decide between applying ED to UPenn or waiting for RD and applying to these combined programs. If I apply regular however, I'm lowering my chances for UPenn greatly since they accept nearly 50% of class during ED round.</p>
<p>What do you guys think?
Hypothetically, if you were accepted to your favorite ivy and BU's 7 year program, which one would you choose?</p>
<p>Personally I would go for my favorite ivy (yale). But if you are sure that you will always want to be a doctor than BU might be the place for you. </p>
<p>Also, I have to point out that it is NOT easier to get into a university through ED, it only seems to be easier because only highly qualified students apply during ED. Sometimes it may even be harder, because they only set aside a certain number of ED stops each year, and if a lot of people apply for ED they may run out.</p>
<p>I would recommend waiting for RD for both, and seeing what you get into then. At that point you will have a nice set of potions to choose from. At least thats my plan right now…</p>
<p>Ooh, that’s a hard one. UPenn is a very top notch private Ivy League undergrad with good research opportunities. I’ve also heard very good things about Brown’s Bachelor/MD program which is even a better deal.</p>
<p>BU’s Bachelor/MD program is also very good, besides the fact of being in Boston, the area is also a good medical research hub: BU, Tufts, and Harvard Medical School (incl. Harvard’s affiliates: Mass General, Brigham and Women’s, and Beth Israel Deaconess) - any of which you could take advantage of. You do have to take the MCAT for this program, however.</p>
<p>I really don’t know about whether applying ED really does greatly affect your chances or only those who are borderline candidates, but you may be right: </p>
<p>[Ivy</a> League College Admissions Early Decision Class of 2009](<a href=“http://www.admissionsconsultants.com/college/earlydecision2009.asp]Ivy”>http://www.admissionsconsultants.com/college/earlydecision2009.asp)</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.theivycoach.com/ivy-league-admissions-statistics-2007-2008-2009-2010.html[/url]”>http://www.theivycoach.com/ivy-league-admissions-statistics-2007-2008-2009-2010.html</a></p>