<p>“I don’t think you can pass up Harvard if you get in.”</p>
<p>-The key is in “I don’t think”. This is exactly what it is, it is strictly your opinion. Many many top caliber student (ranked #1 in prep. private schools and top publics) do not even apply to Harvard, any other Ivy or JHU or any elite UG for that matter. They are not aspired to do so. It is thier choice. And they have no problem getting to top Med. Schools later if they continue to work hard in UG. You have to work very very hard in any UG (including Ivy), if you are planning to go to Med. School.</p>