<p>@poeme, we are not talking about PENN’S Medical School, we are talking about the Undergrad school. I am sure that PENN has a good undergrad program, but Cornell Premed track is consistently ranked among the best. PENN is known for business, and Cornell for Engineering and Sciences. If the OP was a business major then PENN would be the best Choice. Since the OP is a science major, i would give the nod to Cornell.</p>
<p>Also, some Ivies are known for being not that rigorous. Cornell is known for demanding courses that requires strong knowledge in the subject content in order to obtain a decent grade. If the OP wishes to go to medical school, I believe that the rigors at Cornell will better prepare him/her. that being said, I am sure that PENN sends many to medical school, and have a great program. I just believe that one will be better prepared coming from a more rigorous program (Cornell CALS).</p>
<p>@JacyPenn, yes PENN may be the least known Ivy, and yes PENN may not have the name recognition as the other Ivies in the general public, but most (not all) educated people do know about PENN and that it is a great school. I do hate talking to some people about PENN though, because as you say “PENN” you gotta clarify that it’s not Penn State or a Public School.</p>