Which of these schools are PBL-oriented?

[Corgi_2020]

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In a few years I plan on applying to these schools: UCLA, UCSF, NYU, UPenn, Columbia, USC, Boston University, Harvard, University of Maryland, University of Illinois, University of North Carolina.

Looking at the USC threads I can infer that it's heavily based around PBL. Do you guys know if the other schools I listed are 100% PBL (or at least more than 1/2-PBL and 1/2-lectures)? Thank you.

 

[Toothout]

What's PBL?😕
Already googled it.

 

[Corgi_2020]

What's PBL?😕
Already googled it.

IIRC, problem based learning is a method of instruction where you work in a group with other students to understand a given topic. Schools like USC put more emphasis on PBL as opposed to traditional lecturing.

 

[OrphanageCaretaker]

Can confirm Harvard and USC are PBL

 

[gfs6]

I believe Upenn and Columbia are NOT PBL-oriented.

 

[Tooth Ferry]

We do this to a degree at BU. Worry about doing well in school, not PBL.

 

[x0jessmariex3]

It wasn't on your list but I see you listed NY schools. I recently interviewed at Stony Brook and the dean said it was PBL. They also have a really small class size.

 

[Typical Average Student]

Not one you listed but LECOM is 100% PBL

 

[Corgi_2020]

We do this to a degree at BU. Worry about doing well in school, not PBL.

I agree, I actually enjoy PBL unlike most people. We did it often in my Physiology class. It's just that I find it easier to learn in a traditional lecture setting.