UC Santa Cruz Pre Med program

seaniboy98
Thu, 25 Aug 2016 01:47:45 +0000

Here are my stats:
3.85 gpa unweighted, 4.2 weighted
32 ACT (subject to change)
700 chem subject
740 math 2 subject (subject to change)
Never got a grade lower than a B
Two college courses that I’ve gotten A’s in: Socio, Pysch
Soccer and Track 4 years (both 3 years in varsity)
-Soccer Captain Sophomore Year
Cultural Dance Team 4 years
Soccer Club President (senior) and Secretary (sophomore- junior)
New club created (counseling younger students to success) (VP)
Member of a variety of random clubs
Summer tutor (150 hours)
Doctor Shadowing/ Hospital Volunteering (500 hours)
Decent Writing Skills (im okay but not the best)
Various Accolades/ Awards for Sports
Fiji Indian (URM???)

This is not really a “What are my chances” question, but rather if I should consider a certain pre-med program. I want to major in biology, and I am having a difficult time deciding whether I should want to go to UCSC for its premed program. My mom’s co-workers (who are doctors) say that UCSC is a good school for premed. The academics are good according to their perspectives. It is also kind of what I’m looking for: small class sizes and it’s rather close to where I live. I, also, was told that it’s not a stressful as far as academics go compared to other bigger name colleges (UC Berkely, UCLA, etc…). However, I have heard some bad things about UCSC. For example, I have read that it will be hard for me to get into a grad school, after I have graduated no matter my stats. I really like Texas and East Coast grad schools. I’m just not sure if it’s a viable option for me. Anyways, thank you and I hope somebody can provide me with advice.