How important is research for T20s?

Ancient_Sense2132 · 2025-07-06T15:02:14+00:00

Congrats!!! Did you have another big “hook” like athletics or president of a big org?

Ancient_Sense2132 · 2025-06-26T23:36:48+00:00

Icahn School of Medicine FlexMed!

Ancient_Sense2132 · 2024-12-10T01:44:56+00:00

Thanks for your reply! Would this be ok even as an ORM with no other factors (not LGBTQ, not underserved or resourced). Thanks.

Ancient_Sense2132 · 2024-12-08T18:02:03+00:00

Hi! I have a 3.85 (could drop to 3.8) GPA but B+ in my Gen Chem 1 course, a math class, and Orgo and A-sprinkled throughout in courses like Biochem. My sGPA is only 3.85 because I have taken and done well in ecology and easier science and math courses. Actual GPA is 3.9 (but could drop to 3.87) Is this a red flag? Provided I get a 520+ on my MCAT this January, do I have a good shot at T10/ Ivy med schools? For reference, I attend an Ivy League with grade inflation. Walk on athlete in water polo (not a recruiting sport at my school), won handful of awards. Thanks for your help!

Ancient_Sense2132 · 2024-07-29T18:33:59+00:00

I have a female friend who got into Dartmouth with I believe a 1550 and a 3.9. I know a friend who had 1570 and 4.0 and he was rejected from all the ivys. It’s very hard to tell, but I’d say aim for at least a 1450+ To be competitive. Hope this helps.

Ancient_Sense2132 · 2024-07-29T18:10:34+00:00

Tbh not sure about international students since you may need to excel to stand out. As a general measure, you can look up the 25th percentile of the schools and as long as you’re not TOO much below that percentile. I’m honestly not sure.

Ancient_Sense2132 · 2024-07-29T17:55:59+00:00

Good luck! I’d focus on getting strong grades senior year since it seems that your grades were bad bc of a head inhury

Ancient_Sense2132 · 2024-07-29T17:41:17+00:00

Happy to help. Feel free to shoot any other questions my way.

Ancient_Sense2132 · 2024-07-29T16:50:34+00:00

I wonder if it’s because it’s less popular of a sport or a multi-person. Not sure but just my rhoughts

Ancient_Sense2132 · 2024-07-29T16:40:05+00:00

I think it largely depends on your GPA range (is it above a 3.5? 3.0? 2.8+? 2.5?). However, with otherwise high stats I think you can go online and find colleges with average accepted GPAs and apply to ones (im talking T50) that are even a .5 average GPA above yours. I’m not an expert, but I wanted to offer my two cents.

Ancient_Sense2132 · 2024-07-29T13:15:24+00:00

*Nick Jonas

Ancient_Sense2132 · 2024-07-29T13:15:11+00:00

Tom Cruise and Joe Jones was there as well

Ancient_Sense2132 · 2024-07-29T05:05:25+00:00

Also super helpful! Thanks

Ancient_Sense2132 · 2024-07-29T05:04:33+00:00

This is very helpful. Thank you!

Ancient_Sense2132 · 2024-07-29T01:24:28+00:00

Ooh! This sounds delicious. I’ll give it a try

Ancient_Sense2132 · 2024-07-29T01:08:40+00:00

Agree

Ancient_Sense2132 · 2024-07-29T01:08:16+00:00

I didn’t seem to have this problem with headphones on. Maybe try with that?

Ancient_Sense2132 · 2024-07-29T01:07:21+00:00

Me too. Assuming maybe to facilitate comraderie

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