<p>^have to disagree - the opportunities for a student with interests in sciences are considerably greater in Boulder. Previously noted Nobel laureates (4, to be exact - 3 in Physics), HHMI scholars, big engineering program, etc. My D’s advisor stopped her in the student union to see if she was going to do an honors thesis.</p>
<p>Interesting stats from the CU med school:</p>
<p>Class Composition</p>
<p>Class of 2012 – Entering Class Statistics:</p>
<pre><code>* 3,500 students applied to Colorado for the 2008 entering class
- 700 applicants came from Colorado, [Montana and Wyoming – WICHE states], and 90% completed their applications
- About 60% of the Colorado, Montana and Wyoming pool were invited for interviews
- 2,815 non-Colorado students applied and 1,278 completed applications, and 268 were invited for interviews
- 1,132 interviews were completed, providing 2 – 30 minute interviews for each student. Interviewers have basic AMCAS information - personal statement, extracurricular activities, honors and awards and Colorado essays
- 270 students were made offers of acceptance
- 156 students in the entering class, with a GPA of 3.72 and MCAT mean of 32.5 Q
- Age range is 17-42, and the median age is 24.2 years
- 18% of students came directly from college
- 1 student had a PhD and 17 had master’s degrees
- 68 colleges and universities in the class, and 16 states and 1 country were members of the class
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<p>Most interesting to me - only 18% straight outta undergrad.</p>