Chance me for UMiami!

racquetdad
Fri, 19 May 2017 12:02:03 +0000

My son graduated from U of Miami a couple years ago and is now in medical school. I know a lot about the U. Miami gives fantastic merit scholarships for high achieving students like yourself. Check out the Stamps ( full ride) and Singer Scholarships (full tuition). Even if you do not get these there is still significant merit money for many other students. I would recommend applying Early Action ( not Early Decision). The merit scholarships are used to entice top students to come to Miami rather than other competitive schools. He had acceptances a couple higher ranked colleges but it was hard to pass up the merit scholarship.

Don’t let londondad’s comments discourage you. He has posted his adverse comments about Miami on other threads ( even though his son is happy there). If you check out the many other Miami threads you will see his opinion is in the minority. My S was premed and had a great 4 years. He found a group of friends who were academically motivated, very intellectual, and all around good young adults. Just like any college there will be students who care more about social life/partying than academics- it will be up to you to find the groups you want to be part of. One of his friends got a Fulbright scholarship, and many are currently in medical school or in graduate school going for a PhD.

The science classes at Miami are very challenging. My S worked extremely hard to maintain a high GPA. He had very good professors, some he got to know very well ( and they wrote recommendation letters for medical school). After 4 years he was well prepared for medical school. There were many opportunities for research, volunteering, shadowing doctors, etc. He was very organized so he still was able to have fun, go to football games, and go to the beach. I loved the U of Miami and looking back I’m glad that my son attended there.

Good luck!