Scared to choose between JHU, Duke, WashU, and other amazing schools.

Pre-med at all of these places will be competitive, because they all draw hardworking students.

Wait until you have all the admissions and all of the aid offers. Talk the numbers through with whoever it is who is halping you pay for your education. If the numbers work out, it is OK to opt for Duke it you just like it best. You don’t have to choose the place with the highest ranking for any particular category.