UVA vs U of Richmond

KandKsmom
Tue, 05 May 2009 20:31:22 +0000

irun, I know this doesn’t help much, but honestly you can’t go wrong with either! The size, intimacy and hands on teaching (no TAs) makes a good case for UR. UVA has a bigger, but IMHO, not necessarily better, reputation (but then again I am a biased UR grad).

The pre-med program at UR is fantastic. Navigate through the hype of prestige. Although it has been awhile, I had several close friends who went onto UVA’s and MCV’s med schools. They all have done very well for themselves in the medical field. (Another UR story I get to brag about with my kids is that I was a classmate of an astronaut- Leland Melvin-but that’s for another thread! :))

I think UR is a gem of a school and if you want a smaller, very reputable place, it could be perfect for you. I am sure you would do great at UVA as well. The big thing is go to the school where you think you will be happiest; the standing out part will take care of itself!
Good luck in your decision!