<p>May I suggest the following strategy for pre med. Medical school acceptance is based on GPA, MCAT, Interview and demonstrated interest in medicine.</p>
<p>Med School is expensive, NYU medical school COA is about $78,000 per year. One good strategy is to minimize the cost of the undergraduate education. </p>
<p>SUNY’s are a good example of a lower COA college. Have you considered other colleges that would love to have your demographics and stats as part of their incoming class? How about University of Alabama, your stats would qualify you for a Presidential scholarship which would pay for your OOS tuition. Net Cost: Room and Board about $12,000. How about College of Wooster, Denison, or other CTCL and similar schools that would offer Merit Aid.</p>
<p>GPA: I suggest that you consider schools where you would be the " Big Fish in the little pond". I suspect that you are not the only pre-med attending NYU or an Ivy. I would imagine the competition to be severe.</p>
<p>Undergraduate research: I suggest looking at schools where you will have research opportunities. This will provide you a chance to build relationships with your professors and the advising committee.</p>
<p>There are so many different types of experiences and opportunities available. It is not just limited to a handful of colleges. Take the time to research and expand your mind to the many possibilities.</p>