@Gumbymom Getting into grad school takes more than MCAT scores. Your undergrad alma mater does come into play, even when applying for a fellowship after medical school (not to mention that you should also go to a top-tier medical school to receive the best fellowship, career options, etc… Name really matters in medicine.)
@afausnett UCLA can’t be your only other choice! There are other top-tier schools for better prices that you can look into, even within North Carolina. What about UNC Chapel Hill?