<p>VCU would be good if you can get into the Guaranteed Medical School program. It saves you the hassle of applying for med. schools which is a GREAT thing (not to mention saving you big bucks on the applications, travel costs for interviews and generally worrying about whether you will get into med. school or not). Of course, it is highly competitive. </p>
<p>Their Honors’ housing was in a former hospital – BIG rooms w/private bathrooms! The area surrounding the school did not impress me. If they give you the full tuition scholarship and if money is an issue then I would consider it especially if you are planning to go to med school. There is no need to rack up undergrad debt when you will be racking up med school debt. Once again, cast a wide net and apply at school who are known to “meet need”.</p>
<p>The GPA is weighted.</p>