Are professors at one school generally regarded more highly than at the other? Make sure to check out our November Checklist for HS Seniors. Much bigger, livelier, more to do. When I visited Tufts the students I interacted with appeared genuinely happy to be there and they were all very open and welcoming, but I also heard that there is not much school spirit (mainly due to its Division III sports), while Northwestern is part of the Big 10 Conference and thus has more visible school spirit. I really have no idea what to do and have very similar questions/interests as you do. It's hard for me to believe that Evanston is closer to Chicago than Tufts is to Boston. All my friends who went to Tufts loved it.
,Both are great places. Being from the San Francisco Bay area, living in Southern California for the next four years is not as appealing as the idea of living near Boston or Chicago. The best pre-med schools in the United States tend to be large comprehensive universities with their own medical schools and close proximity to teaching and research hospitals. In particular, Boston has more students than any city in the US, and is second only to Montreal in all of North America. If you haven't fulfilled pre-med requirements and are currently not in college (or you are about to graduate without all the typical pre-med prerequisites under your belt), you can visit this site to learn about colleges that offer special pre-med "tune-up" programs: That said, I'd pick Chicago over Boston every day of the week. Boston is hilly, while Chicago is flat. Being able to have a medical school spot on lockdown is what makes combined BS/MD programs so great, and the lack thereof is a major source of stress for traditional premed students who have to worry about med school applications in addition to their college workloads. I would also like to possibly minor in Women's Studies or Chinese. Very few colleges have actual "pre-med" majors, and they are not at all necessary. But that's definitely my personal preference and not be taken as true for anyone else!
,I'll be honest, I ended up not applying to Tufts because the supplement was too annoying and I wasn't thrilled after my visit, but again that is not meant to mean anything other than Tufts was not my specific cup of tea. A full breakdown of cost and fees is available via the Tuition page on the Education site. Is there a lot of pre-med "weeding out" at these two schools?
I don't think this is true. Internship: The opportunity to partner with a medical or surgical Boston is no slouch, mind you, and if you like it you'll love it, but chicago is one of my favorite cities I've ever been to and one of the few places I'd consider living.
,NU's med school placement rates is one of the best in the nation (last I checked >80%) but I don't know how that compares to tufts- probably quite comparably. NU's pre-med track is known to be one of the most rigorous in the country- infamously they do not accept organic chemistry credits from any other schools (they used to accept only Harvard's). I can't say anything about rates of med school placement, but I can say that (from what I've heard through my friend at NU, at least) Tufts is much more relaxed competition-wise. I wouldn't worry about it too much. Of course, this has nothing to do with this question, but I'm just saying.
,My physician partner's daughter went to OSU Honors college on what was then the Presidential scholarship (now the Maximus, name changed - how's that for politics?) Both great schools.
,Haha sorry I have no advice, just my sympathies. Assuming financial aid awards are comparable, I hope that my visit to Northwestern will help me decide between the two, but I would also like to hear any opinions on the strengths or weaknesses of the pre-med/ neuroscience programs at either of these schools. For summer research interns (or students if the weather cooperates), the ocean and beautiful salt-water beaches are less than an hour away and Cape Cod is about two hours away. Chicago is bigger, but Boston is a college town with a lot of young people (since there are so many colleges and universities). Classes are going to be tough, but you will do really well. Things are a lot more spread out in Evanston, while Davis Square is very close to Tufts (a 10 minute walk?
,My next post, which got delayed due to the fact that my family spent the holiday weekend in the Chicago suburbs, probably would have clarified my intent.
,To get right to the point, I see three objective differences between the two cities that need to be mentioned:
,The first is that the public transportation system in Chicago runs 24x7 while the public transportation system in Boston shuts down at 1AM. The streets of Chicago were laid out in an efficient grid by an urban planner, while the streets of Boston were laid out by 17th century cows, who tended to be less concerned with efficiency.
,These differences give each city a different feel or vibe, but I agree with Medman: which is best is a matter of personal preference and what is best for me may not be best for you. Tisch (our library) is comfortable for our size, and if you're looking for a quieter, more academic grad-student feel, undergrads are also welcome to go to Ginn Library (the Fletcher School's library) to study. That said, the area stretching from Tufts to MIT is a huge student hangout.
,^Useful area stretches all the way to the northern border, which is 3 miles from the edge of campus:
,Chicago Ave to Dodge Ave - Google Maps
,NU also runs a free shuttle to the downtown campus in the heart of the Magnificent Mile.
,Evanston (at least the part where NU students are likely to hang out) is much nicer than Medford and is nicer than all but a small part of Somerville (Davis Square, which is nice but probably still doesn't offer as much as Evanston). Ok checked on Google maps, it's a half hour drive, 1 hour train ride to downtown Chicago from Northwestern. The Fletcher library (Ginn) is a kept secret which is extremely gorgeous and quiet as well.
,Internship opportunities will be great in both places. You may be thinking about the Honors Program in Medical Education (HPME), which is a highly competitive separate program.
,In fact, if the OP plans to go to medical school, OSU may be a better option because he would have a better chance of getting a higher GPA there (which is critical for med school admission). I suspect the pre-med curriculum will be demanding and competitive at both schools.
,These are both great cities and both offer more than the typical college student can take advantage of (due to time and budget constraints) in four years. Get advice on admissions, school fit, career path and financial aid at College Confidential. This corridor consists of Davis Square, Porter Square, Harvard Square, Central Square and Kendal Square. This was Pre-med applicants with a 3.5 GPA or higher had a 93% acceptance rate to med schools in 2013, whereas average acceptance rates that year were about 42%. (And that's without counting all the liveliness of Davis Square and Harvard Square - so that you hardly need to go all the way into Boston.) Northwestern University. Quality pre-med schools all have academic strengths in fields such as biology, chemistry, neuroscience, and psychology, as well as excellent advising programs for students seeking medical careers.
,Since it is about two miles from Tufts to Harvard and about another two miles from Harvard to MIT, this corridor is a little bigger than the city of Evanston. An absolutely awful website that privileges and celebrates the Ivy League-Potential student, while completely forgetting about everyone else. I know that Tufts has the Early Assurance Program, which is highly selective, but also somewhat appealing. So it will be punishingly hard, but it will prepare you extremely well, and that is reflected in NU's high MCAT score average.
,Feel free to post this on the NU board of PM me if you want more feedback- I don't want to annoy the Tufts posters too much by blathering on.
,All that said, Tufts is good too though! Find the pre-medicine studies colleges … I do take some serious issue with class clowns derogatory description, as NU students are quite spirited and care a lot about our (admittedly historically putrid and recently slightly better than mediocre) athletics. There is also a common theme where people aren't competitive "with each other, but with themselves. My advice is that if you are lucky enough to go to either school, make sure you periodically drop the books and experience what each city has to offer. Is there a lot of competition for the same internships among all of the Boston schools (i.e. However, aiming to do premed, I know that cost is still a very important factor.
,I got admitted into Ohio State's Honors Program, which could avert some of the largeness of OSU. I really have no idea what to do and have very similar questions/interests as you do. As many Jumbos will say, Tufts kids are competitive with themselves, but not with their peers. [quote] Learn more. A lot of students do research over the summer or work with professors. Also, Feinberg has no preferred admission whatsoever for NU undergrads, unless you're in the HPME program. Also, if you do well at NU in the first two years ( and your GPA is 3.5 and over), you can be admitted to NU's medical school at the end of your final year. There are also taxi's and busses. The Honors college students have priority class choice, separate beautiful dorms, mentorships and research opportunities handed to them, and great pre-med advising with the med school and hospital ON CAMPUS. Learn more. How do research/ internship opportunities compare at these schools? Get a sense of the Northwestern MD student through our Entering Class of 2020 profile. Northwestern offered me a better financial aid packet than expected and I will hear from Tufts financial aid sometime next week.
Hi everyone, so decisions season is over and for me it's come down to OSU or NU. Which one has better library resources/facilities? Students are able to apply for the Premedicine program prior to … Hopefully we'll both really like it there:)
,You've obviously got two great choices. Haha sorry I have no advice, just my sympathies. The best pre-med schools in the United States tend to be large comprehensive universities with their own medical schools and close proximity to teaching and research hospitals. Hopefully I didn't respond too late, and hopefully this was helpful! Preference for EAP admission will be given to those former Northwestern Michigan College students who have applied to Michigan State University and meet one or more of the following criteria: Understand the different starting points. Chicago vs. Boston is a personal preference, as is the assessment of the "college town" feel of Evanston vs. Medford.
,Hey there! Northwestern Medicine Pre-Med Internship. And NU has a big Greek life, while at Tufts it's much smaller. I am a member of the faction that believes that prestige is not a significant factor in the admissions process. Because of parents' faculty benefits and maximus scholarship, I don't think that money would be an issue for me at OSU. Northwestern does have the quarter system, which for me, was the biggest drawback. The students that I have met seem happier than the students from NU. Why rankings are meaningless, followed by rankings. Some students come to Northwestern knowing they want to be a doctor, while others may have a different starting point. NU has a completely different feel, but definitely not that of an LAC; much larger. I feel that it was something that OSU didn't have. 15 minutes if you want to take your time? A lot also drop out of being pre-med (like any school).
,NW is in a gorgeous location, and is a great school, but the med school is no where close and the pre-med experience can be painful - look on the pre-med forums about NW gen chem. But if you like sports, there's no comparison between D1 and DIII. Personally I love Evanston, but from my limited experience of Somerville I'd have to say the town itself is nicer than Evanston.
,In terms of academics, I am pretty unsure if Northwestern and OSU are significantly different. See the links below (Note that Wellesley, Babson and Olin are just outside of this area, but they also socialize in Boston. Also, gotta note this: the number one thing you'll hear Northwestern students complaining about are the winters. Any thoughts on Medford/Somerville vs Evanston? NU also has a ton of funding for undergrads to do research- I received $3000 grants for my sophomore and junior summers to perform research in Philosophy.
,Northwestern is absolutely the better of the two universities, BUT it is hard to justify spending an additional $100,000 considering that your family is middle class. I'm in a similar situation to you: on the pre-med track with acceptances from Northwestern and Tufts (and a couple others). Also, if you do well at NU in the first two years ( and your GPA is 3.5 and over), you can be admitted to NU's medical school at the end of your final year. Couple this with the fact that Boston is tiny compared to the likes of NYC, LA and Chicago and you end up with a student density that is so high, it actually drives the social environment/culture of the city. If you want to become a physician, choosing the right pre-med college is incredibly important. Your College Confidential guide bot. We also have an inter-library loan system with a bunch of schools in the area, so you won't have any problem accessing the sources that you need.
,In terms of school spirit in athletics, Northwestern is a clear winner. I personally am a suburbanite and don't like going out that much, so NU's location within easy reach of a major metro gave me the sorts of things I wanted more than Boston did. To start off, let me congratulate you for getting to pick between these two really awesome schools!
,In terms of a neuroscience major, here at Tufts the biopsychology major is basically the equivalent. Illinois BS/MD Programs. Question: I am trying to transfer from BU. Instead, most colleges and universities offer students the opportunity to take "pre-med" classes in preparation for applying to medical school.These classes, drawn from several different majors, will allow students to meet the entry requirements at all medical schools. The ideal is to go with a friend from NYC who can serve as an expert guide or link up with a friend who is going to school in NYC. Replies to: Pre-Med: Northwestern or Ohio State #1. The stretch really starts about three miles south of Evanston/Chicago boarder along the lake and continues all the way to downtown. The sentence you extracted was nothing more than an attempt to disambiguate the term Chicago (hence the quotes) because people in the preceding posts were using the term in different ways and it appeared to be causing confusion. A place to go where you can read about snotty geniuses who feel the need to brag in the ultimate attempt to make the "average high school student" feel pity on the themselves. He went to his state's flagship school and then went to NU's Feinberg for med school. Northwestern and extends about another seven miles. This makes intuitive sense as Tufts is really big on internationalism given its superb IR program (meaning the language, culture, IR stuff is good...thank the Fletcher school for that).
,Tufts is actually closer to Boston than Northwestern is to Chicago (you still get the campus, but you can see the Boston skyline from the library rooftop). In terms of regular admission, there is no advantage. Kai can provide tips and support as you research and apply to colleges, and explore majors and careers. But, as you said, it's really just personal preference.
,And... there you go! )
,Your objective is to graduate with the highest GPA and MCAT scores you can and have money left to pay for Med School. The Northwestern Medicine Pre-Medicine Internship provides you with an opportunity to work at a premier academic medical center and to learn more about medical professions. Office of Financial Aid Abbott Hall, Room 629 710 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago 60611-3078 312-503-8722 financial-aid-chicago@northwestern.edu Financial Obligation Each student is responsible for fulfilling financial obligations to Northwestern University. Learn which medical schools students have been accepted to after completing the pre-medicine post-baccalaureate program. [quote] That being said, here are the things about Tufts:
,Tufts is DIII, definitely not DI, but students have enormous school spirit, especially for the mascot, Jumbo the elephant. Premedicine Completion Program Required Courses.
,Tufts newest President is also an MD/PHD who discovered the gene for language--so there definitely is going to be a more science focus (probably) in the years ahead.
,Lastly, check out Tufts cognitive brain science program.
. Boston is more fun for college students given the vast number and diversity of colleges in the area.....If you want school spirit, check out the men's soccer games at Tufts!!! I have plenty of pre-med/bio and cogsci/compsci friends who do research in labs both over the summer and during the school year, and they get paid to do it! They're all hilarious, accessible, friendly, and really great at teaching! I have a friend going through interviews for EA right now, and it definitely helps to get as many pre-med reqs out of the way as possible. Student Life. Yesterday I attended a Weinberg info session where the admissions director said it doesn't hurt, but there is no advantage applying to Feinberg being a NU undergrad. How to Apply. I am interested in studying neuroscience (neither school has a specific neuroscience major) and in pursuing the pre-med track. So in all honesty, OSU is the smart choice. ,Not really....please refer to this link: Whoa, this ended up being a much longer string of questions than I had originally intended for.
,Evanston vs. Somerville, Evanston is a bit closer to Chicago, and Chicago is a much bigger city, so Evanston is a bit more urbanized and larger than Somerville, though Somerville ends up being cuter and easier to manage.
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