Pitt. vs other schools

confounded92
Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:35:31 +0000

As May 1 approaches, I am in a bit of a bind trying to figure out which school I would like to attend. Right now the decision is between Case Western Reserve University and the University of Pittsburgh. I applied to schools that were in close proximity to home (Cleveland) because my mom wanted me to be closer to home. I plan on being a biological sciences major/pre-med student. I would imagine that Pitt. would be a better choice because of the fact that its medical school is phenomenal. Additionally, I got almost a full-ride to Pitt., whereas at Case I would have to pay about 11k. Case is the overall better school, but my question is: would Pitt. provide better opportunities for me as a pre-med student? (I should also note that I have been accepted to its honors college). Also, what are your opinions on Pitt. as a whole? (I have heard others call it “mediocre”). Do med schools typically look at the name of your undergrad. school?

The only two REALLY good schools I applied to were Wash. U. and U. of Notre Dame. At Notre Dame, I received full tuition (and would only have to pay 10k to go there), but I don’t think I would fit in seeing as to how I’m Jewish (I only applied there because of its science program).