Maddy Brown — Baylor University

“Baylor has been my dream school ever since I decided I wanted to go into medicine,” Brown said. “Everyone there was super uplifting, not just for academics but for your spiritual life. One thing I’m really into is undergraduate research. Since they are a private institution, Baylor gets a lot of funds, so they have amazing labs and tools. I felt like that would really set apart my medical school application. Academics are important, but also remember to be thankful for the people you’re surrounding yourself with: your parents, your family, teachers and coaches. Everyone will help you a lot more than you think they will.”