79 isn't the best, but you have a decent shot at it. There are usually a few (~5) people who make it in per semester and decide not to join. Between that and 90 spots in level 1, you have a pretty good shot though. I'll be lvl 4 if you do make it in Fall, so maybe I'll see you then! -Michael
Clinicals are 1 day a week for level 1 students (me!). I recommend spreading out your week as much as possible when making your schedule. Make extra sure to give yourself the afternoon/evening off the day before clinical. For the first few actual hospital weeks you're going to be spending an hour or two getting your patient info, then a few hours finishing your preclinical care plan, then trying to go to bed early enough to be at the hospital at 6:30am!