help to select premed undergrad school

Started by rajuscout Apr 25, 2026

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rajuscout

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Apr 25, 2026

Sorry to post here. Appreciate any insights and advise to chose undergrad school.
I'm in a dilemma and have to make a decision in a couple of days, please help!

Thread 'Undergrad School Choice Help: Premed (Biology/Human Bio), No FA, but Merit Aid'

Apr 21, 2026

Bio: High School Senior, SF Bay Area, California

Major: Biological Sciences (Interest in Human Bio/Oncology concentration), potentially a minor in data-science or computational biology.

Goal: Build a strong foundation for medical school with emphasis on clinical/undergrad research. Prefer urban settings with high clinical/volunteering opportunities.

The Dilemma:
I do not qualify for financial aid, but I have received merit scholarships at several schools. I need to commit by May 1st. My "dream" is UCSD (Waitlisted, net-price $46K/yr), and I was offered Case Western for Spring 2027...