http://talk.collegeconfidential.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:02:41 GMT vBulletin 30 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://talk.collegeconfidential.com http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/grinnell-college/810604-medical-schools-grinnell-graduates.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:52:45 GMT I'm interested in studying medicine post-college especially at JHU or Penn. JHU med school is most competitive and tends to accept a lot of its own undergraduates and students from well known institutions.

I want to apply to Grinnell, but I was wondering if Grinnell had enough name recognition with top medical schools. I know Grinnell students are very successful with graduate schools, but how many are accepted to top northeastern med schools? ]]> Grinnell College niteangel1004-275960 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/grinnell-college/810604-medical-schools-grinnell-graduates.html http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/grinnell-college/810534-december-sats.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:10:42 GMT i'm taking the sats on december 5th and i was wondering if i have to "rush" my scores? all the schools i'm applying to, except one, have deadlines in early jan so would i have to rush my scores to ALL schools?
grinnell is my first choice (i'm applying ed II) and i'm really concerned if my chances of admission will get compromised if i sent my sat scores last minute w/o the "rush" option? ]]> Grinnell College mp11-176995 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/grinnell-college/810534-december-sats.html http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/grinnell-college/810147-should-i-apply-last-chance.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:06:12 GMT A few weeks ago I decided that I wanted my "reach" school to be Smith, but now I wonder if I should apply to Grinnell too. My academic achievements are lacking because of my disability, but I have good writing skills and an interesting life story.

Standout Factors:
29 ACT composite
35 ACT English
Applicant gives speeches at autism awareness conferences
Applicant is a published poet
Applicant overcame obstacles
Applicant is from Tennessee, an underrepresented state at Grinnell

Application Killers:
Applicant is white
3.3 GPA (upward trend, but still)
no APs
Lots of the credits on applicant's transcripts are for "comprehensive program" (special ed)

What Applicant is Looking For in a College:
Accessible, friendly professors
Financial aid
Undergraduate research opportunities
A liberal-leaning student body
Disability and counseling services
Decent dorms
An unforgettable experience

I have my Common App account and it's my last chance to make a decision. Should I apply to Grinnell? ]]> Grinnell College MissPickwickian-285824 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/grinnell-college/810147-should-i-apply-last-chance.html http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/grinnell-college/806489-does-grinnell-waiver-admission-fee.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:44:17 GMT I mean, not for financial reasons, but for doing the online app? I mean, not for financial reasons, but for doing the online app? ]]> Grinnell College niteangel1004-275960 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/grinnell-college/806489-does-grinnell-waiver-admission-fee.html http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/grinnell-college/803854-interviewing-week.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:22:10 GMT So I've got an on-campus interview on Friday. From what I've heard on here, in the past interviews have been really laid-back. Is that still true? What sort of things are they going to ask me? Do they do tricky questions? ]]> Grinnell College sarucane-263592 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/grinnell-college/803854-interviewing-week.html