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<p>Whoops, I meant UAB as in their medical school, which many people are surprised to know is well ranked by US News and has a lot of research activity. </p>
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<p>Emory is considered one of the best schools in the nation. It has less name recognition nationwide compared to the lower Ivies because it’s in the South and not the Northeast. Alabama is known on CC for its generous merit aid, and I would regard it as a hidden gem/up and coming school.</p>