| OP --
Most of the stress that you have experienced the past two years in the great competition for selective colleges has been unnecessary. We have created a system that robs kids fo their childhood.
You now have a means to reduce stress for the next four years, and the freedom to explore academically in ways that you would not be able to with the back of mind thought-- "what if this really tough course hurts my gpa and chances to med school?"
Grab the NU offer and do well in the classroom because you enjoy learning, not because you must perform to please med school adcoms.
Regarding Vandy, I think your social life will be better at NU because there, with med school admissions behind you, you have the freedom that comes from a relaxed mental state. People will be attracted to your composure and confidence. You'll have a blast. |