I am about to be a high school freshman and i want to be a doctor probably and immunologist or diagnostician anyway i was wondering what school has a good medical department and any helpful tips to increase my chances of getting accepted?? I want to go to Harvard but i also like Yale and Princeton. If you know anything that could help me please help... thank you in advance!
PS i also think i should go to a state college first and then switch into harvard for med school.. is this a good idea?
2007-08-18 16:29:52 · 7 answers · asked by :) 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
These are obviously incredibly good schools, but since getting into medical school is very competitive, you might need to consider some other options as well. I would recommend that for an undergraduate program, you go to a school with the best possible science facilities. That may mean going to a school with strong graduate programs, so while some state universities are wonderful (UC Berkeley, U. of Michigan, etc., others are not so good because the taxpayers limit their funds and their equipment and labs are not up to date.
You don't need to go to the same school for undergraduate studies and medical school, but in order to have the best possible chance of getting into a good medical school, you need to go to the best undergraduate school possible. It is not impossible from someone from a smaller or lesser-known college to get into Harvard or Yale, but it is much less likeley than for someone who went to an equivalent school for their undergraduate program.
2007-08-18 16:57:42 · answer #1 · answered by neniaf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In order to get into an Ivy League school you will have to have a high GPA, take challenging Honors/AP coursework, good SAT scores, demonstrated leadership, and extracurricular activities. Don't under estimate the last two; they are important to make you stand out.
However, you can certainly get into a great med school by going to a good state school for pre-med (and possibly save a lot of tuition money in the process). In fact, if you definitely want to be a doctor, where you go for your undergraduate program is less important. Your undergraduate GPA and MCAT scores will be the biggest factors into where you get into medical school.
Here are a list of top medical programs focused on research:
http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/usnews/edu/grad/rankings/med/brief/mdrrank_brief.php
2007-08-18 17:05:37 · answer #2 · answered by wilderness 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with your P.S. opinion. Going to an Ivy undergraduate program will be very tough even with the utmost motivation. The premedical coursework is difficult enough, so going to a good state school is a good bet. Also, consider going to a small liberal arts college to do your undergraduate work. Learning science can be much better if you have individual attention from the instructors who know your name. In a state school, a lecture with 500 students makes it all the more challenging. Plus, when it comes to recommendations, it will help you also. If you ace your coursework in a state school, and have solid MCAT scores, then getting into a top medical program is feasible. .However, if you do mediocre in an Ivy league institution, then getting into medical school will be more difficult. Overall, its your call. If you have high--almost perfect SAT scores by the end of your high school years, then Ivy league would be an option, but if you are a better than average sailor, then sticking with a state school is your best bet.
2007-08-18 16:44:21 · answer #3 · answered by answers 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Depends on what state you live in too. A state college with a good reputation is a great start, and if you do well, place like Harvard will be more willing to accept you because they see you are intelligent. You will probably want to go premed for undergrad, but it is not always neccesary. A good premed program is a great kickoff to med school. A major in undergrad like Biology or Chemistry is always good. I have more information if you want to email me, I have considered going premed, and I am a senior in high school. My advice to you now is take honors and AP courses in high school, but don't stretch yourself too far. Good Luck!
2007-08-18 16:50:26 · answer #4 · answered by Senator D*L*P™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Holyoke is plenty off-base. in fact, in the experience that your loved ones's earnings is low adequate, you could pass to an Ivy League college for unfastened these days, in case you qualify. before everything, congratulations on your good grades. you will could desire to maintain that up (and to take the toughest instructions available to you) in case you opt for to get into an Ivy League college. Then, you will could desire to grow to be deeply in touch in some thrilling extracurricular activities. do not purely connect a great sort of golf equipment; you're able to desire to locate issues that tutor sparkling management, pastime, and dedication. in case you have not have been given the expertise to be an award-prevailing athlete or musician, then start up a company to help some reason and placed on countless significant activities to boost money for it. you will additionally could desire to do particularly nicely (just about completely) on your SATs, whilst it's time to take them, you will choose for terribly reliable innovations from instructors, and you will could desire to jot down a ultimate essay. inspite of all of those issues, there is on no account any assure, so understand that even however lots of the Ivies are magnificent colleges, there are others accessible that are merely surprisingly much as good. you will locate one which would be an magnificent tournament for you.
2016-10-16 02:30:11 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can to that, Work really hard in College, try to take AP classes in High School. Good Luck
2007-08-18 16:44:57 · answer #6 · answered by Unique 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
keep dreamin :)
2007-08-18 16:41:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋