<p>It’s really tough to get into medical school; you’ve got to have good grades, have a solid MCAT score, show you’ve got good ECs, etc-but it can be done. At this point, the best thing to do is find a college that fits best, and find a major you enjoy. It’s been argued ad nauseum if certain schools are better for pre-med, whether it’s better to attend an “easier” school or take an “easier” major; I’m not going to enter that debate. The bottom line is that no matter what the school or what the major, you’ve got to have good grades, a good MCAT score, good ECs, etc. The best plan is to focus on yourself.
And a final note on competition-it’s an incredibly competitive process to get accepted, so yes, you’re going to be dealing with competitive people. Some will be pleasant, some won’t. That’s human nature. But the entire process is competitive, so it’s best not to focus on the behavior of others(which you can’t control), and instead focus on what you control-your classes, your ECs, and all the other things that will go into your application package. It can be a grind-but always remember, it can be done. Good luck.</p>