Just a few thoughts, although I am not an expert on those schools either. Can you ask each school their avg. board scores from the past year? I have never been to Oklahoma, but I am assuming that there are some good surgery residencies, etc. in the Chicago area. If you happen to do some of your 3rd and 4th year clerkships at a hospital with those residencies you desire, maybe that would help. Regardless, I would ask where you do the majority of your clerkships your 3rd and 4th year. Receiving good training at the schools' associated teaching facilities/hospitals might help your chances, or in the very least give you a better medical education. Also, a very important question to ask yourself is, "Where would I be happier living for the next four years?" Just some thoughts....