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Hi, I'm going to be a transfer student (sophomore) for the Fall 2005 semester and this is what I'm looking for in a university:

-not midwest (anywhere else is fine)
-preferrably not a very small or rural town
-good research programs
-not so expensive OR good grants for transfer students
-somewhat small -- maybe around 3,000 undergrads
-friendly atmosphere
-somewhat of a "personal" setting; as in I wouldn't mind the professor's knowing my name
-good biochemistry program

My postgrad plans are to get my PharmD and hopefully work in the research side of pharmacy.

My stats:
- attended honors college at my state university with a 3.9 GPA (this is my estimate)
High School stats:
1280
ACT 22
640 - Chem
610 - Math II C
640 - Writing
4.7 GPA
1 / 200
good ECs
good recs
great essay

Right now, at the top of my list is Case Western Reserve University for its research opportunites. I also liked the University of Arizona but that was just way to big for me. But I'm interested in hearing other suggestions.

By Voigtrob (Voigtrob) on Sunday, May 09, 2004 - 04:05 pm: Edit

Look into LACs... Vassar, maybe? (Plug for my school ;P)

P.s., isn't Ohio midwest?

By Grapeful (Grapeful) on Sunday, May 09, 2004 - 08:46 pm: Edit

lol, yeah actually it's considered midwest. But I believe it's really only 2 states away from the coast. Thanks for the suggestion! Any more are welcome.

By Fonzie (Fonzie) on Sunday, May 09, 2004 - 08:48 pm: Edit

Then why is the midwest bad?

By Caspase (Caspase) on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 - 09:13 pm: Edit

Yeah, Ohio is two WIDE states away from the coast. LOL.