UCLA vs. USC for Pre-Med

cheer2021
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:26:17 +0000

@teApoT_1
Both UCLA and USC are in the same geographic area (LA) but offers different UG college experience. I know two personal contacts, one did pre-med at UCLA other went through USC. Both landed in their medical colleges. UCLA has the highest number of applicants to U.S. MD-Granting Medical Schools, according to AAMC data for the year 2021-2022. This could be due to the intake numbers or some other reasons. IMO, if the goal is to pursue medical school, then if one overloads course selections with double majors and minors then this could leave little time to spend on weed out Organic Chemistry subjects (I & II). There are always outlines who maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA while doing double majors and honors, I am not talking about them. IMO, whichever option you pick between two choices, study Organic Chemistry from Day 1 you take the course, and try to maintain a 3.7+ overall GPA and 515+ MCAT score plus ECs and LORs to increase your chances of acceptance into the medical schools. Good luck.