Miami of Ohio vs. Ohio State Pre-Med

<p>I think attending a school that has many research and volunteering opportunities is easier. It requires less work on the part of the student. At every school/location, you can find great opportunities if you are pro-active enough. I went to a rural liberal arts college where the focus was on undergrads over grad students. This had its pros and cons. On one hand, I worked one-on-one with my professors in the lab. I never did any grunt work and I knew the professors well and they were the ones who inspired me and taught me to love research and science. Ultimately, it was easy for me to get great recommendations for medical school. On the other hand, my classmates who attended universities attached to good medical schools (e.g. Yale, Harvard, Michigan, Northwestern) worked in famous laboratories on some amazing, cutting edge projects. They had access to many resources I didn’t and their pre-med advisors were incredibly informative and helpful. It was easier for them to volunteer and shadow physicians. You should decide what matters to you and try to find a school that will help you be a success.</p>

<p>The choice of undergraduate school is a very personal one, and there are successful stories from the many different paths people choose. </p>

<p>PS I don’t think Princeton is a very fair example. Its an extreme, and has a tremendous amount of cutting-edge research there that enriches the students experiences.</p>