<p>So the three schools up for this question is University of Pittsburgh, Stony Brook University and Hofstra university. I want to major in biological sciences with a Pre-Med track to prepare from Medical School. Right now, the tuition and prices of these schools is not the problem but which school has a better program? Which school would prepare me the best for the MCAT and help me get into Medical School?</p>
<p>there is no such thing as a premed system. Pitt has a top 15 med school attached and offers wonderful opportunities for premed. Hofstra offers the benies of a private college.</p>
<p>If you like the City, and D1 sports, Pitt is an easy choice.</p>
<p>Are you a high school senior?</p>
<p>All these school are fine. Pick the one you like that won’t give you a bunch of debt.</p>
<p>What are your parents saying about funding? Will they pay all costs for any school?</p>
<p>"If you like the City, and D1 sports, Pitt is an easy choice. "
-This is the key and absolutely correct answer. My D. did not like Pittsburgh at all and withdrew after interview visit. I would suggest to visit, mingle with current students and then decide. Some people love the city, it is highly ranked Med. School with tremendous opportunities, but if you do not feel like you belong there, then it might not work for you.</p>
<p>I meant system as a pre-med program…which one has better teachers and learning opportunities? </p>
<p>I have full rides from all three so it makes it a harder choice. But I’m not planning to continue my sports in college.</p>
<p>Stony Brook is close by to home and it’s well known for its sciences so I can’t choose that easily</p>
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<p>Only on Long Island. (To everyone else it is just another excellent SUNY.)</p>
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<p>Sure you can. </p>
<p>Miami raises a good point: definitely visit Pitt before you pay your deposit. Many love the school, but an urban campus is not for everyone, and the midwest is not a good fit for every Yankee.</p>
<p>You don’t have to play sports…rather the question is whether school spirit is important to you? Do you like to attend games with friends? Or would you rather be in the library/lab? If sports/spirit is not important, than I’d go with the private school for the same money.</p>
<p>The other consideration is major interest. If you want to major in Neuroscience, for example, you won’t find that major at Hofstra; Hofstra just offers a minor in Neuro, which for any premed would be fine. But if you jump on the premed track, would you rather have a major in Neuro for grad school apps?</p>