@xxluvforeverxx Okay, but if you’re focusing only on schools with acceptance rates of <30%, you’re definitely eliminating schools that would be considered “matches” and even “low reaches” for someone with your stats. Schools with excellent reputations and good track records when it comes to preparing students for med school. Schools such as Brandeis, Rochester, F&M, etc.
And you’re limiting your chances not just for acceptance but also for getting financial assistance that will make the schools affordable for you without loans (something that is figured into the aid packages of many schools, even those that say they meet full need.) That’s especially important for students who are looking to go the med school route.
You should be aware that as impressive as your accomplishments are, there are a lot of other prospective students out there who are equally accomplished. At a school like those I’ve listed above, all of which have acceptance rates of 30% or more, most students in the courses that premed majors take will have grades and test schools that are roughly equivalent to yours. Don’t let the focus on rankings and “selectivity” blind you to the full range of choices out there. And choices in terms of financial feasibility, as well as academic preparation and opportunities for professional development, are especially important for a student with limited economic resources who is embarking on the long—and expensive—process of getting an MD.