Can ECs be too focused?

Pre-College Topics High School Life
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So I just had a meeting with my GC who told me I shouldn’t apply to U of Chicago because the adcoms are looking for students with “exploratory mindsets” who don’t know what career paths they want to pursue yet. I got a job working as a medical scribe at a hospital this summer, and I worked at a medical practice last year. I’ve also volunteered at a hospital as a shift manager and volunteer trainer for the past three summers. Since it’s pretty obvious I’m going down the pre-med track, should I not apply to universities like UChicago because I already know want career what I want to pursue?

Thanks in advance!

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You should apply to schools that you can afford, that you are in the right gpa/sat/act range for, that interest you.

Do you know what you want to major in?

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Your GC is wrong! If you have the stats, go for UChicago, but know that it is a reach for everyone.