Are you looking for a best medical college to
attend?
It's that time of year when many high school seniors finalize their best medical college choices
and prepare their applications. What should a senior be on the lookout for?
How can one make an informed decision when there are so many universities to pick from? The
type of programs provided at the institution is typically the first thing that most people come to
mind. Is your child considering a career in medicine? The medical college should then provide
an excellent program in that discipline. Engineering? Likewise.
But what if you've already identifies several universities that offer programs that are a good fit
for your student? Or, even more perplexing, your student hasn't decided what degree they want
to pursue? Choosing the correct program may not be enough to reduce down the number of
universities to consider. What else should you (and your student) be looking for?
The decision-making process involves several additional factors. Here are a few examples:
(1) The school's overarching educational philosophy. Is its educational philosophy similar to
yours?
(2) The academic level of the kids who attend the institution. Will, your student, have a hard time
being in the lower range if the medical college picks students with ACT scores ranging from 24
to 30, and he has a 24?
(3) Class size on average. If you reside in a small town and your student is used to small groups.
The large university (frequently places 150 first-year students in core subjects) may be a
challenging transition.
(4) The many types of financial packages that are accessible. Let's take a closer look at this one
because funds are often a major roadblock:
Variety of scholarships at several medical
colleges:
Incoming first-year students can apply for a variety of scholarships at several medical colleges.
This is money paid on top of your tuition. And does not have to be repaid (unlike loans).
Scholarships for students with strong academic backgrounds and high test scores and
scholarships for athletic and talent are the most well-known. Medical Colleges want these kids to
help them improve their school's reputation. However, there is also "free money" available. This
money is frequently given to the school as an endowment by alumni who want to help students
get an education.