<p>Chances are just that, purely improbable, esp since PLME is such a low acceptance rate. But you asked for advice:
- Get nothing but As (or whatever your schools top grades are) for the rest of your grades. This is probably more important than anything else.
- Continue to do something this summer that is medically related, and at a very in-depth, time and heart commitment level. The more it is directly related to medicine, the better. (this may also help you with your essays.) Esp if you can at the end of it get an incredible recommendation from an MD. Research is particularly a good plus.
- Retake your SATs and get the highest scores you can. (this is less of a problem, but if you only took them once and think they can go even higher, it won’t hurt).
- As above, if financial aid comparisons are not critical for you, apply ED, and even better, if you would be happiest being at Brown undergrad, even if you were not accepted into PLME, then apply as ED to regular undergrad also. Although Brown says that doesn’t matter, I really think that does matter, particularly with more “borderline” admits. And it makes sense: it is another sign that you have really looked into what Brown is, and really are committed to Brown as a school.
- Spend a lot of time on your essays, and really put your heart and effort into them.
Best of luck!</p>