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[Superflyjsc]

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Since the majority of students enrolled in the post bacc programs will be students from mostly non-science backgrounds, I actually beleive that paying the extra money to enroll in a post bacc program in preparation for medschool admissions is very essential for the following reasons and correct me if im wrong...

? first of all, having put down that u were enrolled in a Post Bacc pre-med program at a well estabilished university, will show med schools that u are serious about your path and trying hard to do everything u can to get admitted. Getting good grades and strong GPA only enhances your competativness as well in addition to other qualities...

? For those of you who want to get into the medical career but not too sure on how to get there, many post bacc programs have pre-med advisors that require u to meet with them regularly so they can guide and advise u on your career path in healthcare. In addition, when it comes time for med school admissions, assuming u do really well in you're classes, the pre-med committee and advisors from the post bacc program will be more than pleased to write u letters of recommendations and such.

 

[El Chupacabra]

I agree, however, the student who composes his/her own program, and has the tenacity to perform well in their classes, along with juggling LOR's, application process, MCAT prep; might be demonstrating the independent characteristics they may be looking for in a candidate. I sincerely believe that if you can talor your own program, one can be just as successful in matriculating as the next person. I think it comes down to where you will feel most comfortable, can afford, can live, and get the job done. It seems the advantage of a formal post-bacc programs lies with the linkages, and sometimes more structure. The linkages are limited to their affiliations, and the structure is what you make out of it. There are advantages and disadvantages to both.

 

[DoctorInSpace]

I don't think one way is better than the other. I did a formal post-bacc year, and went $40,000 in debt doing it. If I could do it again, i would spent under $5,000 at the state university taking the same classes, and put up with trying to coordinate the letters and all that.

It is really up to you, and what your priorities are in terms of time, money, location, professors, etc.