We've been researching possible schools for my daughter (a junior), but honestly we're kind of floundering, so I would like to ask for advice from the knowledgeable parents here. My daughter is extremely intent on med school, and wants to major in biology. We will not qualify for need-based financial aid. We cannot afford to pay full private school rates and also help her with med school. We have been discussing this, and she is on board with saving money on undergrad to avoid huge med school debt.
We are in state for Florida, and have been looking hard at UF and possibly FSU or USF. Our main concern is that they are all large schools, and she is worried that she won't feel comfortable with the size. Therefore, we're looking for small to medium schools with good merit possibilities. We would like tuition + room and board to be $35k per year or less.
Info on my daughter:
GPA through first quarter of 11th grade: 4.0 UW (all As)
By graduation will have 8 or 9 APs and 16 Honors classes.
Hasn't taken official SAT or ACT yet. Took practice ACT at school last spring with no prep at all and got a 31. Should
be able to improve since she said she made time management mistakes on two of the sections.
ECs: Varsity swimming since 7th grade ( lettered each year; is a captain this year)
County-wide auditioned youth chorale since 5th grade (president this year and last year)
Volunteer at zoo since 8th grade (250+ hours)
Various clubs, honor societies, theater productions, etc.
Things she's looking for in a college:
Excellent biology program large enough to have varied course offerings
Excellent pre-med advising
Undergraduate research opportunities
Club swimming
Chorale / singing opportunities for non-music majors
Southeastern location (due to weather) but will consider other regions
I apologize for such a long post. Thanks in advance for your input!
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