Georgetown vs Northwestern (Pre-med)

han607
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:11:32 +0000

I really hate to begin this thread, but all the previous threads specifically addressing my dilemma are either outdated or unhelpful.

I was recently admitted to both schools (NU-Weinberg, GU-College), and I want to fulfill pre-med requirements (bio major).

I live in New Jersey, and I am much more comfortable staying closer to home–on the east coast-- and travelling to Evanston via plane as it seems too expensive/time consuming.

Although NU’s prestige in pre-med is far reaching, I’m wary of the infamous Orgo sequence, (understanding it is a weed out course). Although I understand I should not pick a school based on how easy it is to maintain a high GPA, that issue is still on my mind. Furthermore, which school would prepare me more for the MCAT?

Also, from your experiences, what are the pros/cons of the quarter system and the semester system?–> is the rigor of courses at either institute more difficult?

I have visited Georgetown, and liked the feel of the school, but I have only read statistics/information on Northwestern.

This is a very difficult decision, and any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.