Should I EDP to Feinberg? (TX resident, 3.9+/523)

[overnightoats4ever]

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Hello all!
Biomedical Engineering
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[m1redsox]

I would think you’d be a shoo-in since Northwestern is known as a stat wh*re, but it sounds risky to me to put all your eggs in one basket. Med school admissions is a tough game. If you botch the interview, it’s all over. Then again, it is hard for TX residents because they think you will probably stay in-state for the cheaper tuition so maybe it will help you say “I only want to come here.” Although I have to say I am wondering the same thing. Why wouldn’t you try to go for Baylor or UTSW or something and literally save yourself $200,000? To each his own, I suppose.

 

[MyOdyssey]

Hello all! Sorry if this isn't posted in the correct place. I am applying next cycle and after getting my MCAT back, I have begun to think about schools. I was born in Cook County and it is my dream to go to Northwestern, I couldn't see myself going anywhere else. However, I understand this may be risky and would love advice from some experts who know much more about applying than I do.
Biomedical Engineering
Research: 1800+ hours in the same lab, at least one poster, working on manuscript
Clinical Care: 1500+ hours as a medical technician, 40 hours hospital volunteering
-I also want to note that my clinical care and research are very much connected in terms of topic and I will be able to speak meaningfully about them in combination
Non-clinical Volunteering: Working on bulking this one up, I will be volunteering with elderly people, also refugee shelter, 200 hours. 10 hours doing project with under served children in my community.
Shadowing: 40 hours shadowing primary care of underprivileged native community
Work Experience: 400 hours Freshman year as a Cashier Trainer at a grocery store, 3 semesters TA in engineering, 1 semester TA in organic chemistry
Other: On executive board of organization that specializes in global health equity

How old were you when you left Cook County/Illinois?

Did you attend a TX undergrad or one based outside of TX?

 

[GreenDuck12]

Are you comfortable with potentially being a reapplication? If you’re willing to risk that to go to your dream school then go for it. If not, then I would not ED.

 

[overnightoats4ever]

How old were you when you left Cook County/Illinois?

Did you attend a TX undergrad or one based outside of TX?

I went to highschool and am currently going to college in Texas. But to be more specific I was actually born at Northwestern Teaching Hospital.

 

[overnightoats4ever]

Are you comfortable with potentially being a reapplication? If you’re willing to risk that to go to your dream school then go for it. If not, then I would not ED.

Hi, this is actually a really good point. I truly do not know if I would be comfortable with that.

 

[overnightoats4ever]

I would think you’d be a shoo-in since Northwestern is known as a stat wh*re, but it sounds risky to me to put all your eggs in one basket. Med school admissions is a tough game. If you botch the interview, it’s all over. Then again, it is hard for TX residents because they think you will probably stay in-state for the cheaper tuition so maybe it will help you say “I only want to come here.” Although I have to say I am wondering the same thing. Why wouldn’t you try to go for Baylor or UTSW or something and literally save yourself $200,000? To each his own, I suppose.

I would love to get out of Texas since I’ve been here since high school. My family doesn’t live in Texas anymore so I do not have any connection to it anymore. However I do recognize the benefit that Texas schools pose!

 

[MyOdyssey]

I would love to get out of Texas since I’ve been here since high school. My family doesn’t live in Texas anymore so I do not have any connection to it anymore. However I do recognize the benefit that Texas schools pose!

What benefit are you referring to?

Reduced tuition?

You should check the rules for determining TX residency for medical school to make sure you qualify since you weren’t born in TX and you currently have no family there.

TX residents have a hard time getting into non-TX medical schools unless they have a stellar application.

 

[DarklingThrush]

What benefit are you referring to?

Reduced tuition?

You should check the rules for determining TX residency for medical school to make sure you qualify since you weren’t born in TX and you currently have no family there.

TX residents have a hard time getting into non-TX medical schools unless they have a stellar application.

OP went to HS in Texas and attended/ing a Texas uni. They are a resident.

 

[overnightoats4ever]

OP went to HS in Texas and attended/ing a Texas uni. They are a resident.

Yes, I qualify for Texas residency.

 

[GreenDuck12]

Hi, this is actually a really good point. I truly do not know if I would be comfortable with that.

ED puts you at a disadvantage for other programs. It also leaves you in a more vulnerable position at the school you ED to, most notably reduced access to scholarships. Your numbers are strong. It is likely you could receive multiple acceptances and scholarship offers. You have to decide what Northwestern is worth to you.