Chance Me! (Asian female Pre-med) [OH resident, 3.93 GPA, 35 ACT]

Does your family have $740,000 to spend on four years at an Ivy (or other private school on your list) plus medical school?

Honestly, if you are sure about attending medical school (many change their mind when they begin college and develop other interests) then I would attend one of your state schools. It may be “easier” to obtain a very high gpa, you will have plenty of research opportunities, opportunities to volunteer etc. You will also save some money, which means less borrowing for medical school if your parents do not have the money.

I know plenty of premeds at state schools, including Ohio State, who were highly successful in undergrad and were accepted to medical school.

Just my opinion.

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