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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Have you assessed which schools are most likely to offer your kid access to whoever is most needed to write letters of recommendation for med school?

I think it's very important at this step to optimize for that further goal.  Not just financially.  Schools differ a lot in how they provide letters of recommendation.  Also your kid will likely need to excel in science, do research, and do a lot of health care volunteering.  Your revised plan needs to factor in these points.

It may be better to shine at a lower tier school than get lost in a crowd at a higher ranked school.  I have a friend who is a wealth planner whose son is interested in dental school. He is going to a small local Catholic university.  The mom feels this will best optimize his chances of being prepared and admitted.[/quote]
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Excellent advice. We are still waiting on a small group of schools RD, 2-ish are known to give more money if my child gets in AND they are small with research opportunities. This application process has shown us no matter how good the grades and extracurriculars, nobody is guaranteed admissions at any school even if you are ABOVE THE STATS. If my child can get into one of the smaller private colleges that is known for more merit and aid, we would be happy but just do not know now. [/quote]

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