@tsbna44 doesnt one of the Alabama publics have a special program for those hoping to become doctors? I seem to remember you mentioning this.
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I agree that majoring in engineering to go to medical school is not only a tough path but often unwise one. A 3.8 GPA is typically required to have a 60% chance of getting into medical school. Very hard to have this in engineering at any school much less a highly competitive one
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I believe you are referring to these programs often mentioned by @tsbna44.
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Thanks @DramaMama2021
The OP this thread should look into these programs!
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Then THATâs what YOU should do.
This young person, however, has been very clear, repeatedly, what the financial parameters are, what the parents support, and stated her express interest in also attempting elite schools.
Maybe we should accept whatâs being asked, and focus on that, rather than debating her premise repeatedly, or being borderline dismissive about anyone considering highly selective colleges.
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If you major in engineering and donât end up becoming a physician (for whatever reason), your plan B is clear: become an engineer.
If you major in neuroscience and donât end up becoming a physician, what is the plan B in that situation? Iâm asking because jobs for people with neuro degrees arenât plentiful.
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We already have a beach house and they donât want to retire they love to work
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It is wonderful that your family has the financial resources to manage private college plus med school, without it affecting family lifestyle at all. Perhaps you would benefit from the input of a private college applications specialist? There are many, in all price ranges, who might be able to help you construct a successful application to a highly selective private college. They work in person and online.
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Alabama: apply to UA, UAB (for med-related fields) and UAH (for engineering-related fields) alongside Honors college as soon as they open (typically, early July), then, when/if offered, Honors within Honors like McCollough or Randall Research.
Once those are out of the way, read Fiske carefully or, if you can afford it (time&finances-wise) go visit a variety of colleges that run the gamut in terms of vibe but offer an excellent education in STEM: beside those you listed, what about Smith, Brandeis, WPI, RPI, Skidmore, W&L, Davidson, W&M⊠Take advantage of the summer to visit. You could organize one âNYS/MAâ tour and one âNC/VAâ tour, with one short trip to Atlanta added during Fall Break 
(though youâd have to be sure about Engineering if you chose GTech and being premed if choosing Emory.)
Itâs difficult to chance you on your reaches individually but in aggregate Iâd be surprised if you didnât get into Case Western EA for Engineering plus 1-2 others and if you like UA Honors then youâre set. 
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Not sure if you intentionally left it out, but Op should apply to Auburn in state as well. Bama seems to get all the love on these boards, but Auburn has a great engineering program and is a good choice for pre med. The latest hire in my husbandâs medical practice went to Auburn undergrad and Yale medical school. He speaks very highly of Auburnâs pre med advising through the PPAC program. I linked an article about it below. Op would get the presidential scholarship which covers almost almost all of in state tuition. Departmental scholarships can stack with the presidential. My son had an in state roommate who was actually getting checks back from the University each semester. If she applies when applications open, she would have an acceptance in hand by mid October. Honors decisions come out before Christmas.
Youâve made some great suggestions of other schools for OP to look at. I would just note that like Emory, neither Davidson or William & Mary have their own engineering programs. (But are great choices for pre med). I think itâs the same with Skidmore and Brandeis. She may want to add University of Richmond to the list if these types of schools interest her.
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Adding to the above input, while W&L has engineering it is not ABET certified, which is a purposeful decision by W&L. Students seem to have successful placement in grad school and jobs. However, that should be a consideration if W&L is researched as ABET programs are requirements for certain engineering fields.
W&L is excellent for premed. I have a rising junior premed if the OP has any questions.
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