Tulane vs. LSU Honors College (Pre-med)

kreativekat
Sat, 23 Jun 2012 22:31:23 +0000

First of all, I would say that it is correct that GPA/MCAT are more important than the school itself. The MCAT is probably even more important than your GPA. That being said, the school you come from probably could give you an edge over someone with the same GPA at a school that may not have the same academic reputation. The most important thing you can do is prepare for the MCAT by getting the best education you possibly can and taking a reputable review class for the MCAT. Volunteer work and shadowing experiences absolutely play into your demonstration of interest in the medical field, but again, MCAT and GPA are definitely the most important factors just in terms of getting interviews. You still have to make the decision for yourself which place will serve you better as far as getting you to that point.