EA or RD for my little brother?

Irish45221
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 22:37:40 +0000

Congrats on the med school acceptance again. Job well done.

Alright, I think your brother is perfect for RD and has an okay shot EA (I bet he would get deferred though). Here is the way I see it.

The 500 writing SAT score jumps out as a potential problem. Does he have any SAT II’s, essay competitions, etc. that demonstrate his writing ability? It’s not a horrible score but with high math and verbal scores it sort of stands out.

ECs look strong and diversified. The research experience is truly unique. GPA is good, rank is up there, and everything else looks solid. As you know, the recent alumni family connection always helps.

I would personally go RD but a lot depends on how confident he is with his ECs and research. If he can generate some quality papers, presentations, posters, etc. with his research then I think EA is a realistic shot. ND loves to see that sort of thing and it frankly screams EA. Otherwise I would advise him to go RD (unfortunately his SAT writing and rank are not stellar). Make sure he asks his sister for help with the essay and be sure to have him contact his regional admissions rep.

Good luck.