The UC's in biology

mikemac
Thu, 09 Dec 2004 14:06:19 +0000

Amused writes “Um…don’t you have to take initiative wherever you go?”



Sure you do but there are big differences in school environments. Reputation of a program or college is important, but it is perhaps more important to make sure the school is a good fit for you.

Advising, to take one area, is very helpful to students navigating their way thru the college maze – selecting classes, preparing for a career or grad school, etc. See http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=13881 on the Parents Forum for examples of what advising can be like at some top schools. Advising comes automatically at these schools, but not at most large publics.

My point in the my earlier post is this kind of advice is available at the publics but only if you make the effort.