Completely agree with everything @WayOutWestMom wrote.
Would add is that the 55% “who don’t get a single acceptance” greatly overestimates the odds of success as it doesn’t include all the kids who get weeded out before getting to the point of med school applications.
Lot’s of pre-meds find a new calling concurrent with Orgo midterms.
Being a very strong, driven STEM student helps - lots.