Are there any colleges out there that fit these descriptions?

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<p>I've applied to many dream/high reach schools and safety schools, but I can't seem to find many good target / low reach schools easily.
My ultimate goal is to become a physician, so for now I'm looking to major in biology at an undergraduate institution with good pre-medical advising and a relatively high acceptance rate to medical schools.
Can anyone recommend me any colleges with late deadlines (so from January 10th to February) and that seem to match my academic standing?
Here are my stats:</p>

<p>Average: 91.2 (Converts to approx 3.6) unweighted (My H.S. does not calculate weighted average or class rank)
SAT: 2170 (Critical Reading 690, Math 790, Writing 790)
SAT Subjects: Chemistry 740, Math Level 2 800, Physics 760
Did not take ACT
No APs</p>

<p>Courses taken
9th grade: Biology, Freshman English, Spanish 2, Global History 1, Geometry, Math Research, Art Appreciation, Intermediate String Orchestra, Regular Phys Ed & Swimming
10th grade: Chemistry, Classical Literature & Modern European Literature, Spanish 3, Global History 2, Trigonometry, Technical Drawing (Drafting), Computer Science, Biological Laboratory Techniques, Advanced String Orchestra, Regular Phys Ed
11th grade: Physics, Early & Late American Literature, Spanish 4 (Conversational Spanish), US History, Pre-calculus, Health, Robotics, Advanced String Orchestra, Rollerblading Phys Ed & Polar Bear (Running) Phys Ed</p>

<p>Current Courses / 12th grade: AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, Economics, Nutritional Science, Poetry Workshop, Symphonic Orchestra, Ballroom Dancing Phys Ed</p>

<p>My school is one of the best public schools in the NYC area.</p>

<p>One of the only good points about my transcript is my improvement (assuming they sit down and calculate it year by year...) I started out with an 88.6 or so in freshman year and worked my way up to 91.2.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars are pretty terrible:
Pharmacy Volunteer in a hospital 11th and 12th
Youth orchestra 10th and 11th
teacher in the nursery at my church 10th to 12th
National honor society 11th and 12th
Red cross 12th
participated in a science summer camp at a nationally renowned research lab - summer between 10th and 11th
teacher at a nonprofit organization summer bible camp for disabled children - also summer between 10th and 11th
varsity lacrosse 10th and 12th
school's annual music production 10th to 12th
school's official dance club 11th and 12th</p>

<p>Schools I have already considered include: Brandeis, Colgate, College of the Holy Cross, Creighton, Loyola University Chicago, Carleton, Haverford, Franklin & Marshall, Grinnell, Bucknell, Case Western, Muhlenberg, St. Olaf.
As you can see from this list, I am mostly considering schools in the Eastern half the the United States. But if there are any in the western half that are good fits, please tell me! Please answer, comment, recommend, anything! Or even tell me if any of the schools ^ above seem to match me perfectly!</p>

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<p>The schools you are considering are very different from each other. Do you consider yourself a partier? Do you want a preppy student body? Do you want a friendly, quirky student body? Do you want an intellectual vibe? I’ll group the colleges for you.</p>

<p>Brandeis: Don’t know much about it. I think that it is quirky and a little bit artistic.</p>

<p>Colgate: Beautiful campus and great academics, but in the middle of absolutely nowhere and a BIG party school, with lots of drinking. The frat life is very present there, and I think that there are more cliques there than at some of the other schools on your list. But if Colgate is a good fit for you, then you will love it.</p>

<p>Carleton: Also very isolated, very friendly, quirky, intellectual students. More tight-knit community than most schools.</p>

<p>Grinnell: Almost identical to Carleton, a bit smaller (1600 kids compared to around 2000 I think). Also in the middle of nowhere.</p>

<p>Bucknell: Very preppy, a lot like Colgate.</p>

<p>St. Olaf: A bit more religious and less liberal than the other schools on your list. Not as big of a party school. Very friendly students.</p>

<p>I don’t know anything about the rest of the schools.</p>

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<p>omg thanks that’s so awesome! i wasn’t gonna apply to all of them, i was only considering. that just made my whole life easier, thanks so much!
umm if i were to describe myself… not really a partier, i would neither a outright party school nor a stone-cold sober school, something in between. preferably a place where greek life or drinking doesn’t really affect social life. i like quirky and intellectual students who tend to be on the liberal side. also, i’d prefer if it were situated in a suburban or urban area.
any other schools you’d recommend?</p>

<p>BUMP</p>

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<p>Not sure this is really accurate. At least, I think of them as having very different vibes. Carleton is the stronger school academically. The “middle of nowhere” component of Grinnell is quite pronounced. Grinnell also gives good merit aid.</p>

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<p>Okay thanks! I’m going to visit whichever ones seem like they fit me the best anyways. I just wanted to know in advance because I only have like 4 spaces left on my Common App so I wanted to make a wise decision in my last college app choices haha. Thank you so much for your help!!</p>

<p>bump</p>