Is an ivy league college worth it given my career choice?

Harvard is considered one of the best medical schools in the country. But you've got to get your undergrad degree first. So it makes sense to save your money and go to a closer school for undergrad. Save your money for medical school. Don't go to Harvard just for its fancy name, but don't completely ignore it either. When you apply to medical schools, do your research to see if Harvard fits your goals.