Binghamton vs. Rutgers Honors vs. Northeastern for Pre-Med (Neuroscience Major) – Which is Best?

[jimbo2007]

I know this question gets asked a lot, but I’d really appreciate your insights! I haven’t been able to find clear answers.

I'm deciding between Binghamton University, Rutgers University(selected for Honors), and Northeastern University(first year in London) as a pre-med student and want to know which school would best prepare me for the MCAT, offer fair grading that won’t hurt my GPA for med school applications, and provide strong pre-med advising.

I know Northeastern is significantly more expensive, but if cost really wasn’t a factor, which school would prepare me best for med school?

Here’s what I’ve gathered so far:

• Binghamton has a strong neuroscience program but is highly competitive, making GPA management tough.
• Rutgers offers solid pre-med resources and MCAT prep, but weed-out courses, especially in chemistry, can be difficult.
• Northeastern has a great neuroscience program and co-ops that could provide valuable clinical/research experience, but I’m concerned about how co-ops might impact traditional coursework and med school prerequisites.

I plan to graduate in four years, possibly by utilizing summer sessions for co-ops at Northeastern. My intended major is neuroscience, with a possible minor in public health or psychology.

I love all the campuses and student vibes, so that’s not a concern—just looking for insight on academics, grading, and med school preparation.

Would love to hear from current or past students! Thanks in advance!

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[Mr.Smile12]

Scholarship? Did you say scholarship? How strong is your math/science background? How many AP's have you taken? What's your vibe with the prehealth advisors and clubs? Do you need to keep a specific GPA in college? What if you burn out and don't want to be a doctor?