As a high school junior, here is my opinion:
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Let this 16 or 17 year old enjoy their last two years of high school.
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Look for a variety of colleges where this student will be happy and successful.
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And put medical school things on the back burner for now. Revisit when the time comes….which isn’t now if this student is a junior in high school.
My opinion.
And I’ll reiterate, and ask again…what sort of “internship” does this parent want colleges to find for their kid that are more valuable than working EMS, CNA, MA or the like.
As a HS student, volunteer in a soup kitchen once a week. Become a lifeguard and work as one. There are always shortages of certified lifeguards. Get a job working in a skilled care place perhaps delivering meals or working in the kitchen.