@lax1997 I totally agree! If a student truly loves a school, however, and is going to be given extensive opportunities from a special program, it could be worth the risk. It all depends on how hard OP wants to work in college and how much they’re willing to risk to get into a top med school. Perosnally, I wouldn’t want to go to a “good” but not “great” med school and always wonder what if.