<p>I think your list is a mix…Ole Miss is good school but not as selective as, for example, UGA. Are you thinking southern schools are less selective and less expensive? That depends on school. For really near beach (3 hrs or less) check into ECU (NC), UNC-wilmington, College of Charleston (top medical center nearby), University of South Carolina, Tulane. Maybe further, Alabama, Auburn, UAB, UGA, UF, Florida State. Not as sure about other Florida, alabama and Mississippi schools. If you’re thinking less selective means you scores look good for scholarships, they may still be low. Research individual schools. Also some great LACs such as Furman and Wofford that have hight rates of getting kids into med but much more expensive since private.</p>
<p>As an aside, my husband is lawyer who ofter interacts with big NYC firms…they underestimate him based on living in south at their peril:)</p>