If I know thats where I want to go...would it be beneficial to get my undergraduate, Biology Major there too? Would it help my chances of getting in to their med school or should I stay in my hometown and go to the local university (UNA)?
2006-08-13 13:25:43 · 3 answers · asked by Michelle 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Many graduate schools actually prefer students to come from other schools. The reason for this is referred to as "inbreeding." There's a fear that if you only go to one school you won't be exposed to as many viewpoints. I'm not speaking about the validity of the theory, only to its existence.
At the same time, I'm sure there are plenty of people that go straight through, it could just affect a decision at the margin.
2006-08-13 13:39:28 · answer #1 · answered by dizneeland 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UAB is a decent college -- but there are a lot of better ones. According to US News & World Reports rankings, it is in the third tier of Natinal Universities.
Your chances of getting into any medical school will be better if you go to a higher ranked undergraduate school.
The fact that you are from Alabama and want to practice medical school may give you a slight advantage getting into UAB's medical school. Going there as an undergraduate probably won't.
2006-08-13 14:18:44 · answer #2 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tend to agree with the other answers you have previously received. You may be accepted into UAB but you would be on the second or third tier of acceptance because they do want "inbreeding." Schools also like to demonstrate diversity of the student body. In addition, diversity is apart of the accrediation process for universities. Hope this helps.
2006-08-13 14:27:00 · answer #3 · answered by KJG 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋