<p>*My state school is pretty good (ranked around 60th-70th maybe). The difference in any top school and my state school (barring merit scholarships; I also won’t qualify for fin aid), will probably be around 30-35k per year. I just don’t see the benefits to paying an extra 120-140k when Med school and the immense cost that comes with it is right around the corner. </p>
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<p>Sounds like your state school is IU or similar? </p>
<p>You’ve gotten into G’town, so your stats may get you some merit at a school that’s ranked in the 60-70s. </p>
<p>The fact that you won’t get any aid for G’town could be an issue IF that is an issue for your parents. What are they saying? Can they easily pay for G’town and also help pay for med school? If not, then consider your state school…especially if it gives you merit.</p>
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<p>Now, I get the “curve will be much worse” argument, but I feel like that is simply because at ivies and other top schools, there are more “top” students admitted. Thus, at state schools, they need to weed out the students not at the necessary caliber through harsh curves. *</p>
<p>I agree. While you will still have to work hard for you A’s at a good state school, if you’re in the top 25% at the school, you’re less likely going to get weeded out IF YOU DO YOUR JOB.</p>