7 schools, opinions?

[Pinkertinkle]

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In addition to the Cali schools I will be applying to these seven schools (in no particular order). Are there any red flags for any of these schools that I should be aware of? (i.e. hates Cali students, or takes your secondary money and rejects you)

Case Western
Mount Sinai
University of Rochester
Boston University
Jefferson
NYMC
Temple

 

[Columbia22]

hahaha, get Boston University out of there. That school is the biggest waste of 100 bucks ever.

 

[Pinkertinkle]

hahaha, get Boston University out of there. That school is the biggest waste of 100 bucks ever.

Ah so I've suspected as much, could you suggest a similar school as a replacement?

 

[Columbia22]

Have you considered U Pitt?? Its a great school and shuts BU up. I would also look into ST Louis U, and Tulane also. Tulane tends to favor Cali students, as I garnered from browsing their class profile.

 

[Pinkertinkle]

I've got U Pitt along with some other top 20 as my reach schools, I think Tulane will take Boston U's place.

 

[ForensicPath]

Definitely get rid of BU. If you are anything like me, you'll send them 100 bucks and 2 weeks later they will send you a rejection letter (BU was my first). If you like Boston, I might suggest Tufts.

 

[Pinkertinkle]

I have 3.5+ and 30+ stats so they shouldn't be too much of a problem.

 

[antoniodlc]

In addition to the Cali schools I will be applying to these seven schools (in no particular order). Are there any red flags for any of these schools that I should be aware of? (i.e. hates Cali students, or takes your secondary money and rejects you)

Case Western
Mount Sinai
University of Rochester
Boston University
Jefferson
NYMC
Temple

I applied to all of the above schools (except case western) as a CA resident, and received interview offers at BU, NYMC, and Temple. I also applied and received interviews at Univ of Pittsburgh, MCW, Einstein, GWU, Drexel, Tufts, & Finch, so those schools are definitely CA-friendly. BU only offered me an interview after I called and asked for it (I was in the area), and Rochester & Jefferson were quick to reject me. Hope that helped.

 

[Odaroloc]

I would suggest Tufts, Einstein, and/or Wake instead of BU, NYMC, and Jeff, but that's just personal experience w/ similar stats but diff state. BU and Jeff like to take the $ and run, but at least they didnt keep me hangin.

 

[mikeyboy]

I have 3.5+ and 30+ stats so they shouldn't be too much of a problem.

I still wouldn't think it's "not a problem". Maybe I just had bad luck, but there's a chance some schools will know they're your backup or something. I had 38, 3.8 and didn't get an interview from Case or Mt. Sinai, waitlisted by Tulane. I thought it wouldn't be a problem either, but schools like GWU and Georgetown didn't interview me either (though Einstein did). Bottom line, err on the side of caution, I would suggest places like Finch & Drexel, if you can afford a couple extra schools. If you end up with 15 interview offers, just turn some down.

If I had to do it over again, I'd find all the schools in areas I think I could live (NY, Chicago, Boston) and apply to those, then add in other interesting schools. Would have come out to 8 Cali schools, ~8 from the above locations, and 3-4 other reach schools, 2-3 other "safety" schools. 25-30 is the range you should try for, narrow it down afterward.

 

[Spitting Camel]

hahaha, get Boston University out of there. That school is the biggest waste of 100 bucks ever.

Not if you get in 😛 But seriously, the 500.00 deposit was a killer!

 

[SpiritiualDuck]

Last year, I didn't have the money to apply too many schools. It was tough. I had to make some hard choices. It was so much the applications, but the traveling that would have killed me. So, I only applied to four schools that were in driving distance. Yup, that's it. Just four schools.

I got 3 interviews, 2 acceptances and a waitlist. I interviewed at BU. My numbers are average. So, it's hard to tell.

 

[fullefect1]

maybe add University of Vermont.

 

[TheFlash]

Boot BU, NYMC and Temple.. add NYU.

 

[DrSwede]

So what's up with everyone saying "no" to BU? Is it because of their propensity to offer a secondary, charge $100, and then immediately reject you? Just curious because I had them down as a possible school to apply to.

 

[ajnak182]

So what's up with everyone saying "no" to BU? Is it because of their propensity to offer a secondary, charge $100, and then immediately reject you? Just curious because I had them down as a possible school to apply to.

Ditto, I have the same question...

 

[stinkycheese]

Roughly half of BU's class comes from linkage programs, I think,between their BS/MD program and their MA in medical sciences program. Therefore, they're getting 90 apps per spot each year. Also, anyone who wants to be in Boston but is not a MA resident will apply to BU because it's the easiest to get into out of the three private Boston schools. So it's very difficult to get noticed during the admissions process.

 

[scooter31]

I hear Jeff is tough to get into if youre not a legacy or PA resident.
Rochester is heavy on the MCAT score as far as their selection factors, as is Case.

Some other schools to ponder, in no particular order:

Pitt, Penn St (like CA residents), MC of OH, Cincy, Ohio State. They alls seem to take a liking to CA residents

 

[twitch_mah_itch]

I've got U Pitt along with some other top 20 as my reach schools, I think Tulane will take Boston U's place.

Hi Pinkertinkle,
I live in New Orleans, so I can briefly describe to you what Tulane and New Orleans is. Maybe it can help you make your decision if you want to apply to Tulane.

Pros:
1. Tulane is located downtown in N.O. that means it's right in middle of everything. 5-10 minute walk from the Superdome, cafes, restuarants, and shopping.
2. Right next to Canal Street and very close to French Quarter- bars, clubs, more shopping.
3. Apartments aren't too bad. studio apartment approx $500-600 a month.
4. Besides fun stuff, I hear that Tulane has good programs and nearly 85% med students are accepted into their top 3 residency programs.
5. Definitely for sure, you will interact with a diversity of people. Big plus for experience and being well-rounded. I'm talking about from race to the poorest people you'll see because Tulane works with Charity Hospital.
6. Tulane interacts with LSU because Tulane and LSU are almost next door neighbors. Here they call it the Medical District area because there are 4 hospitals right next to LSU and Tulane.
7. I live and work in N.O. and alot of tourists tell me that they love N.O. because we are a very friendly city. So if you like friendly people, they ya go.
8. They have an international program. So if you want to do clinical rotations in Europe, Asia, or any developed or undeveloped countries, you can do it.

Cons:
1. Kinda next to a bad neighborhood, so be careful and watch out.
2. Mucho Dinero- approximately 35,000 dollars a year excluding fees and books. However the average debt is 90,000 so not too bad.
3. Everyone knows that people in Tulane are a bit snotty and spoiled. So you will catch shovinistic people.
4. very humid and sunny in here if you are wondering how the weather is like. Lots of rain too. Hurricanes come like 2 or 3 times a year, but semi-minor. not to worry too much.

thats it. hope this helps.

 

[twitch_mah_itch]

I have 3.5+ and 30+ stats so they shouldn't be too much of a problem.

With that GPA and MCAT score, you have a high chance of getting into tulane. If you have a good background like volunteer, research, extracurricular activities, and good recommendation, then for sure you get in. I hear also it's not too hard to get in, but that is what I hear if one was a new orleans resident. Not sure about out of state.

 

[Pinkertinkle]

I settled on 26 schools, maybe a bit excessive, but we'll see what happens. It all goes on daddy's platinum card anyways.

 

[Fusion]

Boot BU, NYMC and Temple.. add NYU.

I can see why you would purge BU from the list, but why NYMC and Temple? Why would you add NYU (they're avg GPA/MCAT is pretty high)?