Hey everyone, I'm developing my "list" of schools and I'm running into a problem here. The only schools that I know of that are in nice areas are really top-tier schools (my fiance is moving w/ me, so this is a concern for us) . In addition, most of the schools that are on my list that are mid-tier don't accept (or rarely accept) MD only students from California (I prefer MD, but will probably apply to a few schools MD/PhD).
My current list (not narrowed down yet) is full of way too many top tier schools. I need some safety schools.
So, I was wondering if anybody has any suggestions for schools that are both in nice areas and mid-tier level?
Thanks so much, I appreciate it!
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Background info:
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GPA: ~ 3.74
MCAT: Not taken yet, but confident I'll do decent.
Research: 15hrs/wk for 1.5yrs; hands on performing molecular biology (in an immunology lab), not just dishwashing.
Shadowing: 20hrs, radiology, neurosurgery (spinal), anesthesiology
Volunteer: None-yet; in the process of setting up something.
My current list (not narrowed down yet) is full of way too many top tier schools. I need some safety schools.
So, I was wondering if anybody has any suggestions for schools that are both in nice areas and mid-tier level?
Thanks so much, I appreciate it!
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Background info:
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GPA: ~ 3.74
MCAT: Not taken yet, but confident I'll do decent.
Research: 15hrs/wk for 1.5yrs; hands on performing molecular biology (in an immunology lab), not just dishwashing.
Shadowing: 20hrs, radiology, neurosurgery (spinal), anesthesiology
Volunteer: None-yet; in the process of setting up something.