What are the best mid tier schools for pre med? Preferably in the south east or the east coast! Aka which schools would most help me prepare for med school while also being somewhat impressive (not just a school where anyone can attend)
I understand that schools such as Duke, Vandy, etc. are most impressive when applying to medical school, however i wouldn’t be able to get in (just being honest, my courseload wasn’t that great and my sat is 1390, not gonna waste $$$ applying).
So comment recommendations please!
Many posters ask variations on this question, but as far as I can tell there are no clear, significant differences in pre-med programs among peer schools. You’ll take the same set of pre-med courses at any of them, but otherwise are free to choose virtually any major. The two most significant factors in med-school admission will be your GPA and MCAT scores, not your school “brand”. So, choose a college based on overall academic quality, net cost, and any personal preferences that matter to you (such as size or location.)
To get more advice on school selection, try posting more information about your stats, intended major, and budget. Chances are, your state flagship is a good “mid tier” (or better) school; you may be a competitive applicant with that score. Many other schools in the USNWR top 100 (but not in the top 20) might work, too.
If you look up the class profiles of med schools, you will see lots of state flagships and directionals represented. Those schools can be a fine prep for med school and allow much needed tuition dollars to be saved.
What you understand is not reflected in the real world.
For that matter, why are you so settled on becoming a doctor? Do you have volunteer or paid exposure already to patient care so that you know health care is right for you? Might be a good idea before you sign up for a path that will take the next 11-15 years of your life.
And even if health care is a fit, doctors are far from the only ones in the health field that help people. Physical therapists, radiology techs, nurses, speech pathologists, physician assistants, to name but just a few. Careers that don’t involve hundreds of thousands in debt and 11+ years of prep. Spend a few hours browsing on http://explorehealthcareers.org
If, after getting experience in patient care and thinking about alternatives you still think becoming a doctor is the right choice then read thru the very informative https://www.rhodes.edu/sites/default/files/PreMed_Essentials.pdf. There is also a good handbook at https://www.amherst.edu/campuslife/careers/gradstudy/health/guide and no doubt many other websites, as well as books.
Med schools aren’t impressed by schools’ names.
Colleges don’t prepare students for med school.
Just go to a good school that you like where you’re most likely going to get top grades and little/no debt.
You’’re a GA resident. Did you apply to GA publics? Do you qualify for Zell miller???