<p>Sorry to post this again, but I know some people have to have the knowledge to help me. Im new here and I really need some help as I am a rising senior obviously a little late to the game. So here is my post.</p>
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<p>Hi all!</p>
<p>I am looking for both college matches and good safeties. I live in Michigan, so some in state would be good but I also dont mind looking out of state. My current list is Notre Dame (reach), University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, University of North Carolina, University of Dayton, Marquette, and possibly Northwestern.</p>
<p>Here are my stats.
Graduating 2010
GPA - 3.7ish unweighted (my school doesnt weight)
ACT - 32 (retaking this fall)
SAT - Not taken yet (taking in fall)
PSAT - 208
AP CLASSES :</p>
<p>AP English Language and Composition - 5
AP Biology - 5</p>
<p>Have taken almost all possible honors classes. Only didnt take AP US History. Contemplating not taking AP Calculus next year and just taking Calc (opinions?)</p>
<p>Also taking AP English Literature this year.</p>
<p>Took 3 years spanish (started a year ahead at spanish II)</p>
<p>Extra Curriculars:</p>
<p>wont list them all but...</p>
<p>NHS member
At least a National Merit Commended Scholar....Possibly semifinalist (im right at my states cutoff for last year so fingers crossed)
Medical Mentorship Program at local hospital (will have probably around 30 hours of following an ER doctor and learning, as well as helping)
Parish Council Member
Youth leadership for my youth group
Week long mission trip to Appalachia
Varsity Tennis
1 year Varsity Golf
History Club (possible officer this year)
Volunteer at Hope Clinic (around 10 hours)
Vacation Bible School Worker
And some more...</p>
<p>I am planning on majoring in something related to biology...and currently planning on a med school path.</p>
<p>Thanks so much to anyone who can come up with some!!!</p>
<p>I don’t know much about those schools, but I’d say you have a really good shot at Michigan because you’re in-state. Also, I wouldn’t say Notre Dame is a “reach.” I wouldn’t bet any money on getting accepted, but I think you have a decent shot at all of those schools.</p>
<p>North Carolina is extremely difficult for out OSS so I would take them off your list. I agree with Pitt and think Wisconsin is also a great option as well as. Michigan is a great school. I was surprised to see University of Dayton on your list, it kind of stood out. It is a good school with great, very friendly kids but it is not in the same league as your other choices. Just curious, what was it about Dayton that made you put it on the list?</p>
<p>Dayton was more of a peer influenced thing. Im catholic so its a small catholic school (didnt really like the size) but it also had a 3 year type medical program I have a friend in. Its low on my list though.</p>
<p>But thanks to everyone! Ill definately look at Pitt and Wisconsin now.</p>
<p>Pitt’s a great school. I have a lot of friends going there for various majors. You could also look at Lehigh University (that’s where I go). They are not known specifically for their medical field, but they have a good program, and it is a very well-respected school.</p>
<p>The quality of the medical schools at these universities should be of little importance to you now. A high GPA at any of the colleges on your list combined with an exceptional MCAT will be the deciding factors for Med School.</p>
<p>If private liberal arts colleges are your thing you might want to look into Oberlin, Kenyon, and Grinnell. It might be good for pre med because of the individualized attention from professors and smaller learning environment.</p>
<p>Thanks Helvetica and everyone! This site has so many helpful members. Im gathering a solid list of places to look into!</p>
<p>And saejinbilly, I know it will be difficult, but I hear it is a really nice school so I figure its worth a shot. Im going to be visiting there this weekend so I will get a better idea.</p>
<p>So now I think my list is this (in order of highest to lowest interest)</p>
<p>well considering the fact that I’m going to Clemson next year, I would like to think that I do know something about the school haha, to summarize it up, it’s basically a school strong in the sciences/engineering/agriculture/technical fields with lots of school spirit!</p>
<p>feel free to send me a message if you have any more questions!</p>