Is Case western a good fit for me?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Case Western Reserve University
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<li> I have a 4.2 GPA out of a 5.0 scale (weighted)</li>
<li>I have a 29 on my ACT score</li>
<li>I'm REALLY involved in my school. I'm part of 8 clubs, not including Track and Field (JV... not a good runner.. regardless)
I'm also on two executive boards, one the National Honor Society</li>
<li>I'm going to study science... most likely Biology, and go pre-med</li>
<li>I'm the type of person who studies hard. I do my work, BUT I do like to relax/have fun/go out with friends after I'm done with a hard week. I don't plan on going crazy in college because I'm not into the whole crazy party scene. I know people say that all the time, but I'm not the kind of person to party hard. I'd rather go to a party for a little, then hang out with my close friends after and chill with them.</li>
<li>I hate being competitive. I do better when other people don't ask me what my ACT, test score, lap-time, etc. are. I don't like that attitude towards life. However, a little competition wouldn't hurt. I know all schools are competitive, but I need a school that doesn't shove competition down my throat.</li>
<li>I am not preppy and don't care about what brands people are wearing or where their from. I don't want to look beautiful all the time. Some people are obsessed with being perfect: perfect body, perfect image, perfect boyfriend/girlfriend, etc. I don't care. I dont want to be around other people like that. I want to be myself and I want to surround myself with people who are confident in who they are. I do care about image in terms of being respectable though. Again, I know that no matter where I go, there are going to be people like that everywhere, but if there's a school that has a little less of that, I would go there for sure.</li>
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<p>so that being said... is case western a good fit for me?</p>

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<p>A 29 is at the 25% of ACT Scores. CWRU is great for pre-med…but there will be many of them. Pre-meds in general tend to be competitive. Case is not particularly preppy. </p>

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<p>I would say it is. Do you live in ohio?</p>

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<p>I live in Illinois </p>

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<p>The one word answer " Yes" </p>

<p>I love CWRU ! Our church home is in University Circle, an incredible mix of arts, education, and health care institutions. Many students either worship with us of are involved in our Saturday tutoring program so I have had a chance to get to know them.</p>

<p>Classes are thorough and challenging! There is a little party scene but nothing crazy. At times the workload is somewhat oppressive but you will be very well prepared for anything (including med school) when you graduate.</p>

<p>No need to be preppy, the student body and neighborhood is diverse, eclectic, and artsy.</p>

<p>Honestly it seems relatively competitive at least academically, and it should be since there is competition ( from Case and other schools) for limited space in grad and professional schools.</p>

<p>The Beni’s for you if you don’t mind my bluntness are:</p>

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<li><p>This could be one of the best schools where you are a competitive candidate with your qualifications ( mostly because location and climate scare away many applicants )</p>

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<li>Your chance to engage in cutting edge research and internships when you have Cleveland Clinic and University Hospital in your back yard is a huge bonus… All good stuff to help you stand out when you apply to grad school !</li>
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<p>Best of luck.</p>

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Case is perfect for you. You’re an excellent fit. You essentially described a typical Case science student.