College decision help [for pre-med student)

thumper1
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:32:57 +0000

HopeFor_Best:

Cost is not a major factor, only 1 full ride and rest are partial. Looking for successful path to apply for med school as priority after missing boat on guaranteed programs and rise from mistakes

You can take the required courses for medical school applicants at just every four year college on your list.

I would take premed out of your undergrad choice equation and choose a college where you will be happy to attend, has lots of options in case you change your mind, and is affordable with minimal to zero loans.

I agree with what @parentologist wrote so I won’t repeat that, but read it again.

How will medical school be funded should you go there? It will be likely over $100,000 a year and is funded primarily with loans, loans, and more loans…and the bank of mom and dad. If you save money on undergrad costs for your parents, will that money be allowed to be used for medical school should you get apply and get accepted?

HopeFor_Best:

Looking for successful path to apply for med school as priority after missing boat on guaranteed programs and rise from mistakes

Remember, those BS/MD programs are more competitve for admission than elite colleges. Most doctors go the traditional route of undergrad to medical school.

Short answer…any of these schools will be fine. Figure out where you want to be.