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Note that I change private questions to public so they are available to others. If you have something that is truly private, let me know.
Experience Over 18 years full time graduate entrance exam prep with over 1500 students nationally and internationally.
Education/Credentials BA, Linguistics with Honors and Distinction, University of Michigan
MA, Special Education with an Emphasis in Learning Disabilities and Giftedness, with Honors, University of New Mexico
Question Hello,
I am currently a senior in high school and I am looking around to apply to an undergrad college and I was just wondering if Med schools looked at the college that you went to as an influence to your acceptance into the school. I of course know that you must meet the certain requirements. I am just curious that if I go to a college that isn't very big or that no one ever thinks of very highly then I won't even be looked at by a big Med school. I am also picking a major (Biological and Physical Science) and it allows me to pick any science courses that I want which lets me fullfill the requirements for acceptance to a Med school. I was also wondering if that sounds like something that would help me when I apply to Grad school.
Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions
Answer Hi, Justin.
In general I don't think a med school will mind where you went to undergrad school, as look as your grades are strong and you have the prerequisites.
There are some other considerations, though. If there is a specific place you want to go to med school or a specific part of the country you want to practice medicine in, that may indicate certain undergrad schools to shoot for.
Biology is a good major for med school and is probably the preferred major. Hopefully there will be a premed advisor at the school you go to.
I do have a four year month by month planning system by email, which helps you know what to do, when and how. It is is free. It's called MedTrack and you are welcome to subscribe to it now so it can help you right from the beginning. You can go to http://www.advising-help.org and follow the links for MCAT or MedTrack.
You're also welcome to call me if you'd like to talk a little more about your choice of college.
