Gannon University

I hate calling these schools "safety schools" because it implies there is something wrong with them and there isn't. One of them may be perfect for you. Gannon, listed in US News and World Report as one of the best Regional Universities in the North, has some very interesting and unusual programs. They have a number of special programs where a student does three years at Gannon and then four at a medical or vet school. This can save you a year of college and be a gigantic boost in getting into medical school. Check them out on the web, give them a call, and maybe visit. You can probably arrange to stay overnight.