Hopkins vs UPenn for PreMed

osprey099
Wed, 03 Apr 2013 03:29:26 +0000

As a current Hopkins student, I would say choose UPenn if you think you can do well in a tougher environment. Otherwise, choose Hopkins. Contrary to popular belief, the required pre-med classes at Hopkins are not that difficult if you put in the effort. Bio1,2 Chem1,2 Physics1,2 and Calc1/2 were all repeats of high school AP classes. The only semi-difficult ones are Orgo1/2 and Biochem. However, I will say the labs, especially Orgo lab and biochem lab, are pretty difficult.