Non Trad. applicant to GS...

[marypickles]

I am at a crossroads right now and I am trying to figure out which way to go. Should I remain at my current institution or pursue my studies at Columbia GS. I am an undergraduate and their program would do well for me in the sense that I am looking for extreme rigor. The quandary is the fact that I could indeed still totally adjust to my current institution so much so that things work out for the best. I am taking science courses as expected in this field next term and I think that my chances for proving a credible application are great.

I have many reasons backing my choice, but the fact of the matter is I have to do this soon. This will not be the first transfer on my part. So, what I am asking is what would you do if you wanted an ivy league degree and a medical degree, but at the same time resources were available at the university one is transferring from?

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[beckhunter116]

Unless the ivy degree is on scholarship, or you have an excess of money, it seems foolish to rake up so much debt. That's just me. Good luck and congratulations!

 

[theseeker4]

I am at a crossroads right now and I am trying to figure out which way to go. Should I remain at my current institution or pursue my studies at Columbia GS. I am an undergraduate and their program would do well for me in the sense that I am looking for extreme rigor. The quandary is the fact that I could indeed still totally adjust to my current institution so much so that things work out for the best. I am taking science courses as expected in this field next term and I think that my chances for proving a credible application are great.

I have many reasons backing my choice, but the fact of the matter is I have to do this soon. This will not be the first transfer on my part. So, what I am asking is what would you do if you wanted an ivy league degree and a medical degree, but at the same time resources were available at the university one is transferring from?

Stay at the current university and rock a 4.0. Going to a new school won't help you if you have trouble adjusting and your grades slip. Stick with what you know you can do well at.