Does any one out there have undergrad experience at Stanford? Trying to decide Between Stanford & UC's; Cal , UCLA, UCSD or USC for undergrad?
Also am wondering if anyone majored in something other than pre med or a science major and still came out as a strong med school applicant?
I am passionate about all health science areas but also some bio tech, and would like to maybe do a undergrad thematic study in these areas vs. a bio,chem, math etc. major.....yet I would make sure the theme and areas of study and research or abroad programs point toward medicine.
I am also concerned about the temperment of the above programs, the advising avail to undergrads, mentoring, stress/competitive climate.......
I am not gifted.....things don't come easy..Just work REALLY hard on academics and ex curriculars.....so, I don't want to burn out or attend where the peer cometition and bar is so high that some of the best college years are spent only in book at my desk. Please respond only if you have some direct experience at these programs....not just rumor or here-say.
Are there very many Merit scholarships avail for Med Schools?
Does one have an advantage all things considered in applying to your med school where your undergrad is from?
Thanks much for your :: time
Also am wondering if anyone majored in something other than pre med or a science major and still came out as a strong med school applicant?
I am passionate about all health science areas but also some bio tech, and would like to maybe do a undergrad thematic study in these areas vs. a bio,chem, math etc. major.....yet I would make sure the theme and areas of study and research or abroad programs point toward medicine.
I am also concerned about the temperment of the above programs, the advising avail to undergrads, mentoring, stress/competitive climate.......
I am not gifted.....things don't come easy..Just work REALLY hard on academics and ex curriculars.....so, I don't want to burn out or attend where the peer cometition and bar is so high that some of the best college years are spent only in book at my desk. Please respond only if you have some direct experience at these programs....not just rumor or here-say.
Are there very many Merit scholarships avail for Med Schools?
Does one have an advantage all things considered in applying to your med school where your undergrad is from?
Thanks much for your :: time