Rigorous schools with easier admissions

College Search & Lists
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<p>So I’m a Junior living in Davie (Ft. Lauderdale) FL :frowning: </p>

<p>I’m looking for some suggestions as to schools I have a chance of getting into despite me screwing myself over during freshman and sophomore years. I’m not too into the party atmosphere but would enjoy a good social life on campus. I’m going to be applying for Pre-Med if available. If not I’ll take whatever track most take to get into med school. My lack of knowledge on the subject should be pretty evident by now.</p>

<p>here’s a representation of what I assume my stats will be come next year</p>

<p>GPA: 4.7 weighted 3.4 unweighted 3.7 unweighted academic. I took the most rigorous course load available, save an AP class or two(intro to film sounded and was fun).</p>

<p>Rank: 48/900 In a very low scoring/academically challenged school. The group of 50 or so “AP kids” switch rankings often, with me bringing up the caboose :D</p>

<p>SAT: I’ve only taken it once but I’m going to try to improve Math 770 Reading 740 Writing 680</p>

<p>AP Classes: Without annoyingly listing them, I’ll have taken 13 and probably passed all</p>

<p>Extracurricular: 150+ hours EMT training and on the job shadowing/assistance. 500 service hours. I don’t understand what is considered an extracurricular, but I’m very involved in my local BMW Car Club of America and attend auto-cross and track events regularly, Most of my time is spent in or around cars.</p>

<p>I recently spent a week in Boston and however tempting MIT was I know it’s miles out of my reach. The other colleges (BC BU Tufts…) looked okay to me, with none of them standing out. </p>

<p>I also visited Duke over Christmas. I stayed with my cousin and her fiance, who attend NC State both in graduate school. I fell in love with Duke immediately. On the other hand I do know it’s out of reach for me.</p>

<p>I am really just wondering what type of school would fit me. Money can be an issue depending on the price of the school. I’ll just say my parents COULD pull Duke’s tuition if need be. That though, evokes the question of whether prestige is a big factor in getting into med school, or even succeeding (financially) in life?</p>

<p>Yeah, I’m lost.</p>

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<p>Georgetown, Miami University, Emory, John Hopkins, Univ. of Florida(your safety)</p>

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<p>Reed, Chicago are both really rigorous (both tough to get in, but self-selecting applicant pool makes their acceptance rates highish). Social life lacking, though…</p>

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<p>You have that wonderful ‘upward trend’ in grades that many universities are looking for, so you are doing great that way. In fact, 11th grade (and first semester senior year) is considered the most important year, that’s what I have surmised from many threads on this website and from a few chats with admission officers, too.</p>

<p>How did you do on the PSAT? If you score high enough, you could get a National Merit award, and consider going to a state university that offers a mostly full-ride (pays almost all the college expenses), saving your money for med school later on.</p>

<p>This is an odd question: how well do you dance? If you have natural rhythm, consider being a surgeon. Manual dexterity is essential in that type of career.</p>

<p>Emory seems to be noted for their pre-med program. I know a girl accepted to Rice U who chose Tulane U instead–the ‘fit’ was better for her there. </p>

<p>Frankly, I think most colleges have decent science programs–maybe I’m wrong, but I don’t think you can go wrong at a state university. But that is just my bias.</p>

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<p>ivydreamin: I’m dead set on becoming a surgeon actually :slight_smile: I guess I’ve been unconsciously preparing myself for it by learning guitar, and working on the oh so fickle rotary engine. </p>

<p>I have friends that currently attend UF, but I’m scared that the partying thing will be too much. I’m not sure how the dorms are there, but I’d like a little sleep :P. Also, the sheer size of the student body at those types of schools definitely intimidates me.</p>