Hi everyone! I’m a junior in HS and beginning to think about my college list. I would love to get some suggestions based on the info down below. Thank you for your time and consideration!!!
Where: not the middle of America but the coasts, south, north, abroad is cool
$: will apply for aid but the price isn’t going to stop me
Sports: Rowing would be nice but not needed
GPA: 4.0 uw this year. Cumulative is I think 3.89/3.9
ACT: 35
What I want to do: possibly premed or prevet with international relations or something like that
Class rank: don’t calculate it but probably in the top 15% of class
Must have: students who are driven and are working hard for their future!!! I know some state schools here where kids are asleep through classes or just party. I don’t want that.
Size: not too small but medium to large
Diversity is key!!!
Setting: I’m ok with urban or rural or inbetween. I like the nature but also the city lol
State of residence: Michigan
Schools I’m looking at: UMichigan, UWashigton, Emory University, Northeastern and Northwestern, UChicago, Cornell University, U of Miami Florida. Thanks for all the help!!!
“The price isn’t going to stop me”. So, for example, your parents are willing to pay $200,000+ total for your OOS costs at a school like UWashington? If you clarify your financial situation, we can do a better job of helping you find appropriate schools.
Since you seem okay with potentially going abroad, consider McGill in Montreal. It’s extremely diverse. Students tend to be mature and independent, and they work very hard. That’s not to say students don’t party (the legal drinking age in Quebec is 18), but the academic courseload is very demanding. The campus is urban, but Mont Royal, with hiking and cross country skiing, is adjacent to campus. They have a varsity rowing team. Tuition tends to be less than full-pay private colleges in the US, and cost of living in Montreal is reasonable. With your stats you would have a very good chance at admission. The biggest downside to McGill for someone considering medical school is that grade deflation is a big thing, and pre-med advising won’t be as thorough as in US colleges.