PreHealth at Bing

Perfectedxchaos
Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:29:02 +0000

Okay here’s the thing about Stony and Bing. I’m also pre-med, also contemplated between the two, and like you, I loved Bing a lot more. I visited both, and Stony always felt… weird. It never went click. But Bing did, the second I set foot on campus I felt at home. I know people say that, and you think they’re crazy, but I did.

And that’s what I chose Binghamton. Because the truth is, medical schools want to see what you did in your undergrad years. They want to see good academics (both in school rigor and GPA and MCAT scores), they want to see leadership positions - extracurricular activities, and some experience in the field so that you don’t sound blindly fantasizing the medical field. Experience could be volunteer work, lab work, and I’ve heard mixed things about doctor shadowing (how it can violate HIPPA rules and the like). All this being said, I believe that if you’re at a school you love, you’ll automatically WANT to get involved, you’ll enjoy going to classes, and you’ll work harder. So if Binghamton is a fit location wise, cost wise, and you love the school, then the medical prestige at Stony may not play a role.

Also, Stony Brook is a HUGE school (even bigger than Bing) so those opportunities for research and the like may be limited because of the sheer size of the school. Whereas at Binghamton people go for all different reasons, you’ll meet a more diverse student body in terms of what they’re studying.

If you have any more questions about pre-health in general, or binghamton, I’d be more than happy to assist you. Feel free to PM me if needed!