<p>Although I agree that the college is in general not in the position to make such a claim, it is undeniable that Swat recruits top high school graduates. That is, it may have a higher percentage of students with good test skills and work ethics than thr students st an average school.</p>
<p>I do not have the proof, but my educated guess is that, for Swat, the quote of 20 students who are applying to med school may include alumni applicants as well. A few years ago, some CCer wonder why there were so few Swats who applied without a gap year. I guess the school has since learned where the market of top students is. Like an CCer from a top 10 school posted: he sometimes wonder that almost all students from his school are eager to attend a professional school, or to land on a lucrative job in I-banking/consulting.</p>
<p>A million dollar question is that, by going to a rigorous school where the professors work you very hard , it is natural that you will not have much time doing medical related ECs except on breaks. But these ECs are required. So, for a student with a certain academic capability, the “best” school for him may be different, depending on whether he is still capable of allocating some time ECs there while maintaining a good grade. So, should you attend the most rigorous school? If the PhD program is in your future , go for it. It is hard to say the same if your career goal is medicine.</p>