The List
I just sent in my AMCAS at 1:08 pm. It was more than a bit nerve-racking. I think I read over and reviewed my application at least 10 times. That being said, I am happy with it. My personal statement is not going to blow anyone away, but I am OK with how it came together. I think it is solid enough to get the job done. I am going to post how I put in my activities and extracurriculars, but probably not until next week. Anyways without further ado, here is my list of places I am applying to (with some comments)
1a. UNC Chapel-Hill (probably my first choice, great school and price, pretty place, and I am in-state)
1b. Medical University of South Carolina (my other first choice, I love Charleston and my girlfriend will probably be here for dental school)
2. Johns Hopkins (great school, terrible area, probably a reach)
3. Vanderbilt (I really like Nashville, and you cant go wrong with Vandy on your resume)
-no particular order-
Harvard (just want to see if I can get in, probably won’t)
The Brody School of Medicine (ECU) (my in-state “safety” school)
Wake Forest (good friend went there and liked it, close to home)
Virginia Commonwealth University (I like Richmond, and it takes a good amount of OOS applicants)
West Virginia University (I have some family ties there)
So there are my nine schools. It was over $400 to submit, I can’t imagine spending more by applying to other schools. If you didn’t notice, I can’t really see myself anywhere except the East Coast. I will post more about these schools and their secondaries (assuming I get some, knock on wood) as they come. The rankings will also probably update and change. As mentioned my significant other is applying to dental schools at the same time as I apply to med schools, so some of the listed schools are in cities where there is also a dental school. Stay tuned to this site (hint: subscribe), and also check out my MDapplicants page, which I have linked over on the sidebar.
I’ve been following your blog for some time now, and just want to wish you the best of luck with this cycle! i just took the 5/26 mcat and will plan to apply the day I get my scores back
I’m jealous that you’re a NC resident. Went to college there and loveddddd everything about north carolina! I’ll prob. apply to wake too!
Thanks R!
Where did you go for undergrad? How did you feel about your MCAT? Good luck with the whole process, I am sure you will do great.
Your stats is excellent but you need to apply to more school. Your stats and mine are almost identical but I applied to 34 school.
I appreciate the concerns, but I don’t think I need to apply to any other schools. I am applying to my in-state schools, a few reaches, and one that I have some inside “ties” with. I don’t see myself going anywhere but these places, and I have worked hard enough that I don’t think I have to apply broadly. Only time will tell (and knock on wood), but I feel good about my chances.
I feel strongly about my chances too but staying anonymous. Good luck on this cycle.
Good luck to you too. I feel like I am staying anonymous as well….what do you mean?
Sounds like a really well thought-out list of schools. I’m jealous that you are in-state for NC…I would love to go to UNC-CH!
Good luck!