<p>anyone know how med schools look at applicants who took stats instead of a second semester of calculus? is it thought of as an “easier” class? would it be better to make an A/B in stats or a B/C in second semester of calculus–especially b/c GPA is so important when it comes to applying to med school?</p>
<p>also…does anyone know if med schools look at what college you went to when considering your application for admission? does it make a difference to them if you made a 4.0 at a state university versus a 3.0 at an ivy league?</p>
<p>I am a sophomore at the University of Michigan and I took a class my freshman year called "Becoming a Doctor: More than Medicine. This class was taught by a professor who was actually on the Admission Committee for the Medical School. Your first question is hard to answer because first it depends on what you want to major. Most medical student major in sciences so taking Calculus 2 is the standard but if you major in English or Political Science then Calculus is obviously not apart of your required class. I think it would show initiative on you part but take Calculus 2 if you are strong in Math. Here at Michigan Calculus 2 is by far one of the hardest classes on campus so some people opt. to take it at other schools. I would also suggest that you begin to look at what medical school you might be interested in. Some medical school could require fewer classes and some more classes. University of Michigans Medical School actually makes suggestion on additional classes such as medical anthropology, medical economic or Health policy that will help in admissions. To answer you second question medical school do consider what college you attended. Do not take this as someone at Harvard will get into medical school before someone at University of South Texas (not a real school). But as someone who graduated from the University of Chicago with a 3.7 has a better chance at getting into Vanderbilt Medical School than someone who graduated from University of Oklahoma with the same GPA but other factors also play in on the decision this is just one aspect. I would recommend that you begin to really think about why you want to become a doctor because this will show through in your interviews. You should follow your interest, do not major is Biology because that is what most medical students major in but major in Anthropology or Mechanical Engineering (I know people who are majoring in this and taking the necessary pre-med classes) if that is what you like. </p>
<p>I want to say this last thing and that is medical school have the right to let anyone in that they believe would make a good successful doctor. If the medical school decides to let in some with a 2.38 GPA versus someone with a 3.98 GPA then that is their decision because when dealing with medical school and its a lot more than just numbers. All medical schools have their basic requirements but each medical school also has something that makes it different and different people fit each medical school.</p>
<p>I could give a lot more information on this topic because I am also a pre-med student and a Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology major. I hope this was not to long and I hope I answered your question go ahead and post and I am sure that I or some of the many knowledgeable people on this board can definitely answer them.</p>
<p>Ignore spelling if any mistakes. Typed late at night after doing Biology Lab work. :)</p>