USC Pre-Med vs. Stanford Pre-Med

Pre-Med & Medical School Pre-Med Topics
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<p>Which one is easier? I’ve heard the average in science classes at USC is B-/C+, whereas the average in Stanford sciences is B+ or A-.</p>

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<p>Don’t base your decision on something like this.</p>

<p>Also, read this thread: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/pre-med-topics/202936-good-pre-med-schools.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/pre-med-topics/202936-good-pre-med-schools.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Agree with GS, not least because the same student is unlikely to be the average at both schools.</p>

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<p>this is a case of grade inflation. med schools know about this and probably take it into consideration (correct me if I’m wrong)</p>

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<p>USC:
For Bisc 220 (General Biology) class last Spring, one of the professors told us that until then, the average on exams was B-, but for us they decided to be a C+. Just like that! The average on exam 2 and 3 was around 80/140 pts.He also told us that to get an A on his exams, we need to study 8 hours a day, plus 10-20 hrs during weekend. </p>

<p>On the other hand, the second professor (second part of the course), told us we need to study 8 hrs a week. He used scenario/application type of questions on exams. They both told us before the final exam that they were shooting for 65% average. </p>

<p>For General Chemistry classes (chem 105a/chem 105b), it clearly states on the syllabus:
“The class average is C/C+. To earn a B or B-, the scores must be more than just slightly above the class average.”</p>

<p>EDIT: I know a guy who used to be a writing for screen and televison major his freshman year at usc. He transferred to Stanford, and now he’s a human biology major and pre-med. I think that should answer your question.</p>

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<p>Wow, thanks.</p>

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<p>There was an interesting article on “Daily Trojan” about Bisc 220 last year.</p>

<p>[Daily</a> Trojan](<a href=“http://www.dailytrojan.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticle&ustory_id=a927bf0e-935b-4a71-82a1-2f076c17c09f]Daily”>http://www.dailytrojan.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticle&ustory_id=a927bf0e-935b-4a71-82a1-2f076c17c09f)</p>

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<p>This is NOT necessarily a case of grade inflation. It is NOT necessarily the case that a kid should expect automatically higher grades at Stanford. It could just as easily be the reverse.</p>

<p>In fact, according to my math, USC is the relatively inflated school among pre-law students.
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/pre-med-topics/183418-grade-inflation-isnt-only-thing.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/pre-med-topics/183418-grade-inflation-isnt-only-thing.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>While I can’t say much for Stanford, I went to USC and did pre-med and I honestly did not think it was impossible. If you put in the time and dedication (honest hard work), you can get A’s in the pre-med classes at USC. It’s not a piece of cake but I definitely think that it’s do-able (I’m not a genius, but I can work hard and put in the time) and it worked for me. It’s better to go where you think you’ll be a better student rather than depend on grade inflation.</p>