How do my school choices look (mid-August applicant)

[jmillski]

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Hey all,

My AMCAS was just made "ready for review" earlier this week because I wnated to apply AFTER a medical brigade in early august, so it should be sent out within the next couple of weeks I hope. I have my applicant page below; how does my school list look? I was a little disappointed with the mcat, but what can you do. I would LOVE to go to a nyc school, or obviously unc (or uva). Thanks for any input you can give guys!

http://mdapplicants.com/viewprofile.php?myid=11409
http://mdapplicants.com/viewprofile.php?myid=11409

 

[Lukkie]

you have very good stats and EC, why not add columbia, cornell, Yale to the mix?

 

[Mobius1985]

You have a great application which will compensate for applying late. You should do well in this application cycle, assuming good Letters of Reference, Personal Statement, and interview skills.

 

[jmillski]

thank you that is a great idea- i just added cornell and yale; ive heard from quite a few people that columbia's atmosphere is a spitting image of duke's, and i want to stay as far away as possible from that. walking through dook you getta cutthroat and arrogant vibe. heres to hoping my mcat doesnt keep me from a nyc school

 

[JLC]

really? I never heard that about Duke or Columbia before.

 

[jmillski]

its the image ive gotten from duke- alot of its students actually say the same


one of my primary reasons to post (i should have clarified) was to see if I should add more "safety" schools- and if so, some recommendations. thanks guys.

 

[Lukkie]

you already have, what, 24 schools on the list now? if you're that paranoid i think you can add the other usual suspect safety school Drexel to the list. but seriously i think you're one of the best candidates i've seen on this board (which is saying a lot) and shouldn't be worried about so many safeties.