<p>Sounds like the University of Chicago might be a great fit as a reach, given the type of student body you’re looking for and your passion for learning. If you’re contemplaring med school I would be hesitant to full heartedly recommend UChicago, but if not then I suggest looking into its Bio and Environmental Science programs to see if they suit your interests. Chicago itself is a great city, and getting downtown takes at most 30-40 minutes (this is with traffic) on the bus.</p>