UF VS. UCF 8 year bs/md

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Hey guys I’m currently a junior in high school and super stressed out ability becoming an MD. I want to go to college at UF or UCF. I have a 1410 sat and 3.75 UW GPA. UCF has an 8 year med program with a caveat of getting 512 MCAT. I like UF A LOT better but at the end of the day I just want to become an MD. Please advise where I should go.



UCF 8 year med
Pros
  • Guaranteed medical school spot I’d you get a 512 mcat

Cons
  • I’ll have to stay in Orlando 8 years. I live in Orlando btw
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University of Florida
Pros
  • Social life
  • Better ranking
Really appreciate any help you guys could give !!🙂

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If you got into the 8 year program, you should stick with it. Applying to med school is about the most stressful part of the pre-med journey, and having a guaranteed acceptance with a 512 (which is very doable, if you take MCAT prep seriously) will do wonders for your peace of mind. If you end up being a stellar student with research, volunteering and a 520+ MCAT, you can always break the contract and apply to the med schools of your dreams.
 
You do not want to live in Gainesville for that many years. You'll go crazy
 
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