UCLA vs. Occidental College

Maximus33
Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:47:36 +0000

I think you are wrong about the academic reputation.
Yes UCLA has more name recognition but I would bet Occidental’s reputation with med schools is excellent. One of my high school buddies went to Occidental and then onto Harvard medical school and he is convinced he does not get into Harvard if he had gone to a UC or USC.He said he was able to do research with the faculty as an undergrad, you will not get that opportunity at UCLA. All research opportunities are only open to grad students.

Also playing college football will mean a great deal to med school admissions staff, they like to see well rounded students who take on the extra challenge of playing a sport will going to college.

Do they have TAs at Occidental? I know UCLA uses them for EVERYTHING!

I assume you will only have two more years of school since you have all those CC credits?