Need help deciding : Ucla v. CAL v. USC

azngamer54
Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:11:47 +0000

I’m sure there are tons of these kinds of threads, but none are in the exact same situation as I, therefore, I must make this thread. I am thinking about going into Pre-Med, so please tell me which would be the best option for me, considering the circumstances.

UCLA:
This school will cost me about 7500. I am a Biology major and I have many friends that attend (will attend) UCLA. If i do go, i would be rooming with one of my best friends that I’ve known for the longest time and it would be pretty fun. I would say that UCLA would be the place i would be happiest, but would it lead to good medical school results?

Cal:
This school is farther from home, and i would be getting a richer college experience. I would be paying about 7000. The social life is probably duller, but would the prestige of Cal outweigh this?

USC:
I am getting basically everything paid for if i go here, so money isnt an issue. About 2000 I would have to fork over every year, but which is pretty good compared to the 50000+ total. My major is biomedical engineering and i hear the alumni association is really good for landing a job. Would the drawbacks of living near the ghetto be worth it in this case?

I love all 3 schools, but this is a hard decision for me to make. Which school would be the best for medical school entrances, and if you were in my situation, which would you choose? I have friends at all 3, and each give out very convincing arguments why i should go to their school.