<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>Does anybody know how big the HPME wait list is? Also, to those accepted, are you thinking of turning it down? </p>
<p>Currently, I'm deciding among Harvard, Yale (I was considering Princeton but ruled it out based on my visit and things I hear about the grade deflation) so my choices are not bad, but I really want HPME. My sister enrolled at Princeton pre-med (did not know about HPME at the time) and I don't think it was the best idea as her MCAT scores would probably not get her into any med school at this point even though her GPA is respectable. I don't know what happened with her and the MCAT and my family is completely shocked by it. I just don't want to take the same risk and want to have a more relaxing college experience. The stress my sister went through was just unbelievable. </p>
<p>If I don't get in off the wait list, I will probably attend Harvard or Yale-- obviously really good choices so maybe I shouldn't sweat it. However, in the meantime, I really want to maximize my chances of getting off the wait list, and I will attend for sure if admitted. What can I do at this point to stand out?</p>