Washington University in St Louis
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I just finished reading about Washington University in St. Louis, and as an alumni, I can't help but offer a positive comment. The pre-med curriculum was challenging, no doubt, but it prepared me exceptionally well for medical school. Wash U's credibility in the medical community and the support from pre-med advisors were invaluable. Even with a lower GPA, diamond rings my interviews for top schools went surprisingly well. But what truly stood out for me were the amazing people. The pre-med community was intelligent, supportive, and genuinely caring. Facing the tough curriculum was made easier with such great classmates. I would choose Wash U again without hesitation. |
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First off, I'm not going to lie to you. What other people have said about the pre-med curriculum is very true. The prerequisite science classes - especially general and organic chemistry - consume incredible amounts of time, and I spent much of my first two years in the library. The grade deflation at this school can be a little discouraging. And after struggling against the curve, I fully believed that my low GPA would eliminate any chance I had of getting into med school… until I actually started applying. It turns out that as difficult as the pre-med curriculum is, it really prepares you for medical school. The average MCAT score at Wash U is higher than any I've seen, (including those of much more well-known schools.) In addition, the pre-med advisors give you an amazing amount of support, and Wash U has a lot of credibility in the medical community. I didn't believe it until I saw it, but your undergrad university DOES matter, and coming from Wash U really is an advantage. I had a number of my interviewers comment on how impressive my comparatively low GPA was since I came from Wash U. I came out of the medical school application process with a number of acceptances to top schools that I really wasn't expecting.But all in all, the pre-med curriculum isn't the most important reason why I would choose Wash U again - it's the people. The pre-meds themselves were an incredible group of individuals. They were impressive and very intelligent, but more importantly they were also great people. As difficult as the curriculum got, I never saw anyone being competitive or catty. You may have had to brace yourself for a tough curve, but at least your classmates were there to support you and help you out. Setting aside the pre-med curriculum, here are some pros and cons to life at Wash U…Pros: