<p>Who’s 100% sure of being a doctor after 4 years of college though? I don’t think the rank of your medical school really matters that much unless you are super serious about academic medicine or want to pursue a specialized field like dermatology. The actual educational experience you"ll have at Duke will be a lot more well-rounded and you"ll meet classmates that come from all over the world and have all sorts of interests. Building a set of diverse perspectives and developing strong critical thinking/analytical skills are paramount for being a successful as a professional in any field-including medicine. I would recommend Duke because it will stretch your boundaries more.</p>
<p>The MCAT is more knowledge based unlike the SAT which tests raw analytical abilities so excessive studying will not have diminishing returns and you can really increase your score with a lot of practice.</p>