I'm applying to college this fall and I'd like some advice regarding a few questions. I am 99% certain that I want to do something health-related; I've looked at dentistry and medicine and I want to pursue pre-health while making up my mind in college.
I live in Texas, so I would be in a good position since there are relatively many medical schools and dental schools (three compared to 0 or 1 in many states).
Prestige of under-graduate institution and professional school is hardly important to me. That is to say, it'd be nice, but since I plan on practicing rather than academics, I don't care that much.
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Okay, here's the deal. I'm applying to UT Austin, Texas A&M, and Emory under Early Decision (possibly more, but that is my core: one high rank, one match, one safety). If I get accepted into Emory, then great. Otherwise, I would be happy at UT Austin or A&M, but here's the thing: do they have adequate prep for professional school? Are they respected?
I plan on living in Texas after school anyway, if that matters.
With UT, I will almost certainly get in. But the financial aid won't be great, and I will probably graduate with some debt. However, I would prefer it over A&M, all other things being equal.
With A&M, I will likely have a full ride for NMF and other merit scholarships. However, I don't know if A&M is good enough for getting into medical/dental school.
Help is much appreciated
I live in Texas, so I would be in a good position since there are relatively many medical schools and dental schools (three compared to 0 or 1 in many states).
Prestige of under-graduate institution and professional school is hardly important to me. That is to say, it'd be nice, but since I plan on practicing rather than academics, I don't care that much.
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Okay, here's the deal. I'm applying to UT Austin, Texas A&M, and Emory under Early Decision (possibly more, but that is my core: one high rank, one match, one safety). If I get accepted into Emory, then great. Otherwise, I would be happy at UT Austin or A&M, but here's the thing: do they have adequate prep for professional school? Are they respected?
I plan on living in Texas after school anyway, if that matters.
With UT, I will almost certainly get in. But the financial aid won't be great, and I will probably graduate with some debt. However, I would prefer it over A&M, all other things being equal.
With A&M, I will likely have a full ride for NMF and other merit scholarships. However, I don't know if A&M is good enough for getting into medical/dental school.
Help is much appreciated
