Carleton vs. A top national university

eddiec
Mon, 24 Apr 2006 20:12:23 +0000

This is wierd, my son is down to these same two schools, but he is interested in computer science. Wish I could give you some help in the science area. It is my understanding that Carleton is a great school for launching into a good med school. It is certainly well respected academically in all arena. I don’t think you could go wrong with undergrad from either as a prep for med school. Like I am encouraging my son, go where you will be yourself the most for the next 4 years. You will study your ass off and received a top-notch, nationally respected degree either place. Whether it is fact or just reputation, CMU would certainly be considered the research school of the two. But I am not sure that matters undergrad, especially if you are going into medicine. Seems like one of those marketing tools that is being used heavily right now “undergra dresearch at our school”.

We just returned from Northfield and Carleton certainly seems like the more socially engaging of the two student bodies. Good luck in your choice. Let us know how it goes.