Ok so I am going into Biology (Pre-Med), and I have a feeling that my dream schools will be a no go, so here are my options… let me know which one I would benefit from the most:
Thank you and best of luck to all!
Which one can your family afford? While you plan on premed, you have to keep in mind the cost of med school. Go to the undergrad school where costs are lower, you can attain a high GPA, has a pre professional advisor, preparation for MCAT, school community engagement and availability for leadership roles, has a higher percentage of students accepted into med school.
This is a personal preference and a financial based decision. All offer solid prep for medical school–well, at least 4 of the 5 do as I am not very familiar with USF.
I got enough scholarships from the OOS schools that price-wise, they would all be pretty much the same (schools in my state did not give as much $). I got waitlisted at Johns Hopkins, is it worth waiting on/pursuing (i.e. letter of intent, communicating with counselor)?
@guatareyoudoing Congratulations. Each university has a good reputation, so these is no bad choice here. I am a college faculty member and parent to a h.s. senior, so I can see the situation from a few perspectives. If cost is not a significant differentiating factor, then the choice comes down to personal preference and/or graduate opportunities. Each campus will give you a unique experience, so if that is important, pick the one where you will most enjoy the four years. (this is what my 17-year-old self would have done) OR, if graduate school is a top priority, then think about which ones have the best programs for admission to quality medical schools. I have been a student and faculty at private and public colleges, and generally, private institutions provide the best opportunities for moving to selective graduate programs. There is more opportunity to build relationships with faculty here, and they will be a key part of gaining graduate admission (letters of rec and contacts are very important). Good luck with the decision process.