High stats, averageish ECs; lost as to school list

[grapepopsicle]

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[Shaggy102]

38N and High GPA......you're going to be alright. I think your EC's are enough with those scores.

 

[Davidasaurus]

Anywhere you want.

 

[carnelian]

Delve more into the schools' mission/focus. You mentioned global health and fluency in Spanish and French -- look for schools that emphasize that. Your stats won't be stopping you anywhere; just make sure your interests fit well with the schools'.

 

[tarheel1408]

I agree with the other posters. Your stats are adequate for just about anywhere in the country. If its a heavy research school (Like Duke) then you'll probably have to nail the secondaries and interview but still, you should feel good about your chances wherever you apply.

 

[grapepopsicle]

Thanks guys! The secondaries will be big for me, no doubt. I don't want to spend a ton of money applying to "top tier" schools that I probably won't get in, but I don't want the schools I am applying to to think that they're just "safeties" for me.

 

[sliceofbread136]

Thanks guys! The secondaries will be big for me, no doubt. I don't want to spend a ton of money applying to "top tier" schools that I probably won't get in, but I don't want the schools I am applying to to think that they're just "safeties" for me.

You have a better chance at top tiers than you seem to think. If I were you I would apply, you never know what will happen!

 

[Davidasaurus]

You have a better chance at top tiers than you seem to think. If I were you I would apply, you never know what will happen!

This.

Your numbers alone will get you interviews at nearly everywhere in the country. Some research/mission heavy schools might give you the pass, but your near-perfect GPA & MCAT scores will carry you hard throughout this application cycle.

 

[grapepopsicle]

Thanks guys, I'll look into it. I need to find the top-tier schools that don't necessarily expect years of research experience from their applicants. I know Harvard, for instance, requires a letter from your research advisor. That kind of tips their hand as far as what they're really looking for.