BS/MD vs Full Ride vs Pre-Med Schools

Hey y'all, I’d really appreciate some advice!

I’m deciding between a few options right now (grateful, but also kinda confused), and I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Here are my options:

  1. Texas A&M Brown Scholars (full ride) + opportunity to apply to ENMED BS/MD program sophomore year
  2. UT Austin – Premed
  3. University of Florida – Full Ride + Honors Program + University Research Scholars Program
  4. Case Western – Pre-med with ~$40k/year merit aid
  5. Indiana University (Indianapolis) – Direct BS/MD program
  6. Tulane University – Pre-med with ~$35k/year merit aid

Some of the main things I’m concerned about:

  • Security of IU’s guaranteed BS/MD vs flexibility at other schools (it's a relatively new program, so not quite sure what to expect)
  • Whether it’s worth turning down a full ride at TAMU for a guaranteed program
  • Strength of UF Honors/Research for pre-med (not sure how good this is?)
  • Cost vs opportunities (Case/Tulane still somewhat expensive even with aid)
  • Overall chances of getting into med school the traditional way from these schools

Any insight, experiences, or advice would mean a lot. Thanks so much!

Posted Apr 10, 2026, 12:44 AM UTC

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