Tough choice, which SUNY to pick?

[ksarmand]

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also if you can get into a top tier school like you claim you can, then go there.

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<p>The schools with the best need-based aid are Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. Aside from those three, other schools are significantly less generous, even if they are in the top tier. The University of Chicago, for instance, is infamous for its financial aid.</p>

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or the OP could apply to places like tulane (which is a great school) that has a boatload of merit scholarships.

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<p>Yes, merit aid is a good idea where need-based aid is not forthcoming.</p>

<p>Overall, I find the SUNY schools to be excellent options for those interested in certain fields. SUNY Stony Brook is excellent for the biological sciences, despite the fact that it has more than its fair share of problems - and my brother goes there, so I think I’ve heard my fair share of complaints.</p>

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For example, buffalo has a medical school & early assurance which are big positives but its about 400 miles from where I live which sucks.

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<p>Early assurance is a big plus, as medical school admissions are exceptionally difficult. </p>

<p>Though this is from the Columbia website, I found it appropriate to your situation:</p>

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A few medical schools operate early assurance programs which allow students to apply to medical school sometime in the sophomore year. Each of these programs differ from each other in terms of their requirements and emphasis. These programs are not intended to accelerate the pace of undergraduate education, but rather, to encourage students to pursue other areas of interest without the pressure and anxiety that accompanies the premedical junior and senior years…</p>

<p>Applicants to these Early Assurance Programs generally must have exceptional academic credentials and demonstrate a high level of maturity and commitment to their goals. Although these programs offer students early assurance, they are not right for everyone.

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<p>If you know beyond a doubt that you would like to go into medical school, why don’t you consider some 7-year programs?</p>

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@JayDee12

A student who attends one of the top SUNY schools and works hard while they’re there, gets involved and graduates near the top of their class is also going to do well.

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@ironicallyunsure

disagree.

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<p>Ironicallyunsure, this is actually not a topic for debate in most circles, as it has been proven time and time again that graduates at the top of their class, including top SUNY schools, are capable of doing quite well.</p>