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i want to major in neuroscience (or biology with an emphasis in neuroscience), minor in economics, and take pre-med electives. money’s not a factor.*</p>
<p>I know that you said that money is not a factor, but let me ask you this…</p>
<p>Since you’re intending to go to med school, are your parents willing to pay the $200k-300k for that, too? If so, then great. If their position is that “you’re on your own” for med school or that they will only pay “some,” then you might ask them if they will pay (or help pay) for med school IF you get a generous scholarship for your undergrad years. </p>
<p>BTW…don’t rely on private scholarships to help pay for school…they are very hard to get and usually small, one-time only, and sometimes have a “need” component. You’re right to assume that you won’t qualify for financial aid, it doesn’t sound like you will, so it’s very unlikely that you would get much (if anything) from private scholarships.</p>
<p>So, I think it would be a good idea for you to apply to one or two schools that would give you a good-sized merit scholarship. </p>
<p>However, if your parents are happily willing to pay about $500k for both undergrad and med school, then you’re in a great place! :)</p>