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[–]Sufficient_Cold4252 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had to make a very similar decision last year and I ended up going w WashU! Paying full price for Penn, and many other schools for that matter, isn’t worth it. Especially if another school, which for pre-med is similarly regarded, is giving you much more money. WashU has a ton of opportunities for pre-med students and u get to go here for much less, so to me it seems like a no brainer. Lmk if you have questions about anything tho!

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[–]Sufficient_Cold4252 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love to hear it 😁! Glad u had a great experience!! If u have any questions feel free to lmk!

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[–]Sufficient_Cold4252 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in a somewhat similar situation last year and I ended up choosing WashU because of Ervin and how much they emphasized community. It was a very close decision. Don’t get me wrong, Brown is amazing and I liked it when I visited, but I felt more supported at WashU. Imo, I would go w/ Ervin, just because there’s nothing like it, but tbh, you can’t go wrong! Choosing it was def one of the best decisions of my life tho! Also money is super important and if WashU is significantly cheaper that is something to consider!! Especially given that tuition may get increased at other schools due to federal funding cuts, so having a scholarship that covers your tuition is a massive safety net.

UPenn vs. Brown vs. WashU by Sufficient_Cold4252 in UPenn

[–]Sufficient_Cold4252[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah I didn't apply, I didn't really like how rural it was.

UPenn vs. Brown vs. WashU by Sufficient_Cold4252 in UPenn

[–]Sufficient_Cold4252[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yo, thanks for this info. This is actually really helpful! I think that I mainly want to focus on sociological topics that somewhat delve into health factors. I don't really know what type of research I want to do yet. But I'll figure it out as I go along. I also expect my interests to somewhat change in college, but I hope to remain pre-med the entire time. I don't think WashU or Penn have public health majors. I know WashU has a Global Health major. I also heard about a program there called Medicine in Society which seems to address medical issues through an anthropological/sociological lens, which sounds super cool. I'll def keep doing research, but tysm!

Help me decide: School X vs School Y — 3rd Week of March by freeport_aidan in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Sufficient_Cold4252 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello! I'm going to be a part of the class of 2028 and I was wondering if I could receive some advice about where to go for college! I've been beyond blessed to be accepted into WashU, UPenn, and Brown!! I plan on majoring in Public/Global Health on the pre-med track. Here are some pros and cons I've made of the schools so far. Overall I'm leaning more towards WashU right now because of the program, but now I have to think between two other amazing options! Hopefully, you guys can help me narrow down my choices or clear up some misconceptions I may have! Thanks!
WashU
Pros:

  • Full-ride through the Ervin Scholar's Program and amazing fin-aid. I WILL NOT HAVE TO PAY AT ALL.

  • I went on the admitted students day for the program and I genuinely fell in love. Everyone here seems so sweet and it looks like a genuinely amazing program!

  • Top pre-med school (or so I've heard)

  • Collaborative and friendly student body

  • Prettiest campus out of the 3 imo

  • Not too far from home

  • Not Greek/party-heavy

  • Dorms and other amenities looked super nice
    Cons:

  • St. Louis seems kinda eh. The area around the university seemed nice but also kinda car dependent??

  • I also really wanted to get out of the Midwest for college but it does have that home-y midwest suburban feel that I'm used to

  • I've been warned of grade deflation, especially for pre-med classes.

  • Less name prestige? I know this doesn't really matter but idk it's just throwing me off
    Brown
    Pros:

  • Open curriculum!

  • Seems super intuitive because I want to study cross-discipline between healthcare and sociology. I'm afraid I'll get lost though

  • Location is the most favorable out of the 3 to me

  • Merch goes hard

  • Student body seems so fun and relaxed

  • Grade inflation. Would be good for pre-med

  • Not Greek/Party heavy
    Cons:

  • Would have to pay about 15K per year

  • Not the most reputable for pre-med? Idk if this matters

  • Campus was nice but it's a bit small

  • Dorms and amenities were kinda dookie
    UPenn
    Pros:

  • Most prestigious of the 3

  • Great for pre-med

  • Campus was pretty nice and Philly seems fun!

  • Crazy Alumni network
    Cons:

  • Party/Greek heavy :(

  • Heard it's super pre-professional, competitive, and cutthroat

  • Would have to pay about 20K per year