@MYOS1634 Thank You for the detailed explanation. That helps a lot. I have been trying to put together my thoughts after i read your response 2-3 times and going down our current list and figuring out the “fit”. This is a very tough decision to make. I have asked my Son to give me his choice, however as a parent i myself am going down the list and collecting more data.
Given that he got waitlisted in 5 schools is making it even harder.
In my opinion a waitlist = soft rejection. However, this cycle, not sure what to make of it.
So, in my world, i am not going to consider any school where he is waitlisted, but will make a ranking on the list and be prepared should something change.
Sometimes i feel just go to UIC Honors Program as that is the least of all, and honestly that would be where he would have gone had he got the BS/MD, and since he is already doing a research there. The National Ranking for that however is 112.
Will gather more thoughts and for sure will write to you. But Thanks again for your insight, really Appreciate it.
Thanks