A Difficult Quandary...Any Parents Available?

hope4freeride
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:13:07 +0000

If you look at my screen name you can probably guess what my answer to your question is! Take the free ride and revel in it. There is absolutely no guarantee you will be accepted to any medical school just because you paid too much to go to any of the other schools. It is far more important how well YOU did as an undergrad, not WHERE you were an undergrad! You can also major in anything you want that you really love, as long as you get the basic science courses completed. I have seen students who were education majors and music majors sail right into medical school and outshine many chemistry majors, biology majors and engineers. Save that money for a truly great medical school, like,say Vanderbilt! Who knows, I might just be teaching you there someday! Do well on your MCATs, find some volunteer work that you are passionate and deeply involved in, try to get involved in some worthy global health volunteering projects (that is a hot button at Vandy right now!) and yes, of course try to fit some research project(s) in as well. Good luck