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Are you able to wait a year before applying to an Ivy League if hoping to get accepted?

I was planning on taking a year or two at a local community college after my senior year to become a CNA or LPN. I was then planning on applying to Ivy League's to get my undergraduates degree in biology or neurology before going to medical school. Would my chances of being accepted into an Ivy League be the same if I applied to go right after high school or if I went to community college first? Or would my chances differ depending on when I apply? #college #doctor #medicine #biology #university #pre-med #neurology #ivy-league

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Ken’s Answer

Hi Andrea!


Here are a few web sites that speak about becoming a doctor:


http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Doctor


http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/about-ama/our-people/member-groups-sections/women-physicians-section/women-medicine-history.page


https://www.amwa-doc.org/


I do not understand why you want to become a CNA or LPN. You do not have to do that to become a doctor. If you are going to go to a community college you should be taking credits toward your undergraduate degree which you would achieve before getting into medical school. It seems like that would be a more efficient route.


Also talk to you own doctor to see what course he/she might recommend.


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Thank you comment icon its so useful i like this question Charulatha
Thank you comment icon thank you. kaneez
Thank you comment icon You are welcome! Please keep me posted! I would like to follow your progress! Ken Simmons
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Alice’s Answer

Hi Andrea - While I understand most students strive to attend an Ivy League for the name recognition and for the hopes that it will smoothen the process to get to the choice medical school, I think you should also consider other universities (whether they be state universities that may also have great pre-med undergraduate programs). I have certainly come across people who have tried getting into a better school by transferring from another, but you will have to consider the time/opportunity cost and think about the longer path as it does take a while to ultimately complete your undergraduate degree, med school, and residency and if you then decide to specialize in a particular field. I wouldn't say it is a must to attend an Ivy League if that is what you're confused about. Also at the end of the day, if you have strong grades and the interest, I'm sure you can consider transferring to a top school. Hope it is helpful and best of luck for your studies!
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