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What type of schools and how many should a pre medical student apply to?

There's so many great schools out there for pre med studies and I can't narrow down my choices even to a top 10! Are there certain schools I should or shouldn't be applying to? #school #pre-med #field-applications #medicine #college #college-major #higher-education

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Richard’s Answer

In the US, to apply to medical school, you need a bachelor's degree. Any 4-year university should suffice.

Pick a college that suits your personality and a major that interests you. You will need to get good grades in college in order to apply for medical school. At the medical school I attended, the average GPA is reported to be 3.85, so even one or two B's can hurt your chances of acceptance.
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Rachel’s Answer

Any 4 year university should be able to provide you with all of the premed requirements (1 year biology, 1 year inorganic chemistry, 1 year organic chemistry + labs, physics, calculus, and biochemistry). I would look at each school individually and see which fits your personality and desired major (does not have to be science) best.
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Nancy’s Answer

Regina, there is no best school for pre-med. What you do need is to take the prerequisites for medical school. That can be accomplished from many different majors. Some colleges don't have a designated pre-med degree because of that fact. It is more important to pick a school which will help you prepare to succeed on the MCAT, and which is a good fit for you. Grades are very important for applying to medical school, even more than which school you pick. Also, pick one where you will have time for related extra-curricular pursuits, such as EMT volunteer or health center volunteer to add evidence of your passion for medicine.
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