Which college to transfer to from a junior college as a pre med student.?

I'm in houston and looking to transfer. Which college in Texas will academically prepare me for med school. I was looking at Texas Tech and I like how the college have their own medical school so when I'm through with my undergrad I can just stay. What other college is known for their academics in Texas especially pre med or sciences. I heard UT was a great liberal arts college. What else can I major in besides biology. I was thinking about a major in psychology and minor in biology, but will that lower my chances of getting in med school. Or should I just double major. I really would appreciate it if I could get some help on this. Thank You

Which college to transfer to from a junior college as a pre med student.?
If you want to go to medical school, transfer to the best university tha tyou can get into.





UT is much more than a good liberal arts college. It is one of the better public universities in the US. A degree from UT in biology or chemistry will prepare you well for medical school. It would be a much better choice than Texas Tech.
Reply:Majoring in psych and minoring in bio would be fine, so long as you complete all the pre-med prerequisites. In reality, you can major in what you'd like, and psych would be an interesting major for a pre-med student. I think that would work. It certainly won't lower your chances of getting into med school.





Go to the most competitive university that you can get into, whether or not they have a med school attached to them. Med schools do look at the quality of your undergraduate institution, so go to the best school that you can, and which fits you well. And to be entirely honest, Texas Tech may be just a bit lower ranking than the ideal. You'd do better going to a stronger school, if you can get into one. U of T Austin would be an excellent choice, if you can get in.





But a question that you can and should ask any university you're considering is what percentage of med school applicants coming from their university actually get into a US med school. This information will tell you a lot.





Lastly, know that just because you went to a school's undergrad school, that gives you no advantage in terms of admissions to their med school after you graduate. That is, unless they have a joint BS/MD program, of course, and you're applying directly to that.
Reply:My son is currently in pre-med at Trinity U. in San Antonio. It's a tough program, but prepares you very well. I got this tip from a physician friend who's son is also at Trinity in pre-med. You can major in any subject, just take the pre-med sciences recommended at the University. My son is a bio chem majoy but he has a friend who just got into Baylor in Houston who majored in economics. Medical schools kind of like to see students who have some balance, not totally a science head, but maybe some volunteer experience, or other interests besides just studying. To prepare yourself for the important MCAT, definitely sign up for a prep course but you probably know that. Austin College north of Dallas is also supposed to be a good pre-med Texas school. The Texas Tech route may be good too, but don't expect to just get in there because you are in their undergrad program. All med school are looking to attract the best candidates. There are many med schools and many backdoors in if you don't make it the first year. Basically, if you are motivated, you will most probably succeed. That's what my son has learned. Good luck!
Reply:Majoring in something aside form biology or chemistry increases your chances not lowers them. Med schools like to see "other" majors apply- like history, economics, etc. The only reason everyone majors in Bio/Chem/Phys for med school is because of the requirments for the MCATS .





Also med school is too competative for you to consider schools based on those that already have a med school. Transfer to the school you will do best at and that has a major and atmosphere that you like. If you manage to go through the premed courses, do well on your MCATs, and get an acceptance at a school, then worry about where your med school will be.