Transferring schools - how does it look on med apps?

[redrobin188743]

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Hello - just a quick questions for you guys.
I just received my financial aid packet from my current college (I am a rising junior) and my tuition has increased almost $8,000. Unfortunately because of this increase, I will not be able to attend my college this fall because I cannot afford it.
I currently go to a small, private liberal arts college in MN and considering transferring to the U of MN Twin Cities. My question is how that would look for medical school applications? My college is known for its academic rigor, and I'm afraid that med schools would see it as a 'down grade' to go to a state school. Please let me know your thoughts. It's a shame and I'm quite disappointed to leave my current school, as I love it, but I simply cannot afford it. Thank you for any input

 

[Catalystik]

Hello - just a quick questions for you guys.
I just received my financial aid packet from my current college (I am a rising junior) and my tuition has increased almost $8,000. Unfortunately because of this increase, I will not be able to attend my college this fall because I cannot afford it.
I currently go to a small, private liberal arts college in MN and considering transferring to the U of MN Twin Cities. My question is how that would look for medical school applications? My college is known for its academic rigor, and I'm afraid that med schools would see it as a 'down grade' to go to a state school. Please let me know your thoughts. It's a shame and I'm quite disappointed to leave my current school, as I love it, but I simply cannot afford it. Thank you for any input

Your explanation for transferring isn't atypical. Adcomms will not discriminate against you. Just take care that your grades don't take a dive when you find yourself in much larger class sections with far less individual faculty support if you begin to struggle.

 

[Neuro25_]

Although I'm sure your school is academically rigorous, that is rarely weighed into consideration because the MCAT is the true mediator. (Unless it is an IVY). Any 4-year institution is fine.