Hey all,
Long time reader and first time poster. I am asking for advice because I'm currently in the throes of deciding how to proceed with my post-bac plans. I keep going back and forth between pursuing a formal program like Bryn Mawr, Goucher, Scripps or taking the courses at SUNY Albany my local state university.
Some quick facts about me:
1. I graduated summa cum laude from a top tier university in Boston and have taken no pre-reqs for Med school.
2. I'm currently participating in a competitive urban education fellowship in Boston and am looking to either begin taking the courses a-la-carte this coming fall or apply to a formal program in the fall.
My main question is: is it possible to still get into a top-tier medical school if I do well in my courses at SUNY Albany and well on the MCAT? I'm concerned about the quality/rigor of the courses impacting my MCAT score or admission chances. I know that competition is fierce for med school and I'm concerned that going to SUNY might make admissions more difficult.
On the other hand, I am drawn the idea of a small, intimate (and highly successful) post-bac program like Goucher or Bryn Mawr. The consort option is a big draw as is the advising and the 100% admissions rate to school. I do much better in a smaller class environment and I feel like it would be much easier to really get to know my professors. The cost however is really weighing me down.
I would be super appreciative if anyone who has had a similar internal struggle could offer me any guidance or support about what they chose and how it turned out. This forum has been a HUGE help and I'm hoping it can help me on my journey to med school!
Thanks!
Long time reader and first time poster. I am asking for advice because I'm currently in the throes of deciding how to proceed with my post-bac plans. I keep going back and forth between pursuing a formal program like Bryn Mawr, Goucher, Scripps or taking the courses at SUNY Albany my local state university.
Some quick facts about me:
1. I graduated summa cum laude from a top tier university in Boston and have taken no pre-reqs for Med school.
2. I'm currently participating in a competitive urban education fellowship in Boston and am looking to either begin taking the courses a-la-carte this coming fall or apply to a formal program in the fall.
My main question is: is it possible to still get into a top-tier medical school if I do well in my courses at SUNY Albany and well on the MCAT? I'm concerned about the quality/rigor of the courses impacting my MCAT score or admission chances. I know that competition is fierce for med school and I'm concerned that going to SUNY might make admissions more difficult.
On the other hand, I am drawn the idea of a small, intimate (and highly successful) post-bac program like Goucher or Bryn Mawr. The consort option is a big draw as is the advising and the 100% admissions rate to school. I do much better in a smaller class environment and I feel like it would be much easier to really get to know my professors. The cost however is really weighing me down.
I would be super appreciative if anyone who has had a similar internal struggle could offer me any guidance or support about what they chose and how it turned out. This forum has been a HUGE help and I'm hoping it can help me on my journey to med school!
Thanks!