Northwestern vs. WashU (better premed program?)

NYerr
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:42:10 +0000

I wouldn’t give WashU the edge for that reason alone (proximity to the med school, its still a commute from the undergrad campus).
Both schools track very well for med. school. And we are talking undergrad, not the medical schools themselves. And what is your resident state and can you track admissions there from either school?
The schools have very different atmospheres,
NU is bigger,
NU is a DIV 1 school. (washu div III - sports not as big a deal). there’s very little around WashU, whereas NU is next to Evanston and its shops and restaurants. at washu, its a mile to the nearest grocery/drug store, if that matters to you.
Dorms are nicer at WashU, again if that’s a factor.
NU has the quarter system which has its pluses and minuses, WashU does not.
very bright students at both schools. and again the academics it depends on what you want to major in.
Advising strong at both schools.
The food at WashU is also excellent.
and the list continues.
Prioritize it.