Nov 02, 2009 10:32
I got accepted to Mayo Medical School, and it's the first time I've ever been really excited about a specific place. Mayo is the most humble place I visited, with the most reasons not to be humble. They are a world-famous model of healthcare, putting the patients first and being extremely efficient with money/resources. It also feels nice to actually be wanted - I was one of the first 10 students admitted for the 34 MD spots. It's in stark contrast to other schools, where I might be waitlisted or just thrown somewhere in the middle based on MCAT scores. Mayo doesn't care about those things as much as about who the student is. I think I've found my future home...Rochester, Minnesota, here I come! Better buy a warmer coat...