Pitt Honors vs Drexel Honors

chessguy254
Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:27:30 +0000

Hey everyone,

Thanks for taking the time to help me out. It’s time to start thinking about my future college, but I’m stuck. I got accepted to Pitt Honors and Drexel Honors, but I am unsure of where to commit. I plan to enter college on a pre med path and although Pitt seems like the obvious choice, here are my thoughts/ the comparison of both schools. What would you guys do if you were in my position?

Cost=relatively the same at each school w/ scholarship and aid so that’s not a big factor. Here’s the breakdown-

Pitt Honors Advantages:
Close to home (I live in the area)
Can go to a school known for its medical school and its solid overall programs
The Honors College (basically its just a nicer dorm called Sutherland) is a good program to be in

Disadvantages:
I’m not really in love with the campus, it’s just ehh to me. I could get used to it, but I’m not ecstatic about it.

Drexel Honors Advantages:
Accepted to Honors Program(which seems like it has benefits, e.g priority registration)
Accepted to Star Scholars Program (between summer of freshman and sophomore year, I get a $4000 stipend to do research at Drexel which is nice on a med school resume)-do you think this is major?
The campus and facilities seem new and well kept
I get to explore new places- Pittsburgh is getting a bit old
A Co-op in my junior year if I’d like to get some work experience

Disadvantages:
Some people tell me it’s not that great of a school overall and it’s pre med programs is not ranked as high as Pitt’s- i know it’s growing in prestige but people have told me it’d be stupid to pass up pitt honors.

I know it’s a lot, but I would really appreciate some input from others.

Thanks so much in advance guys! It’s a hard decision, and I wrote a lot but I think it’s important to listen to others’ opinions.