Hi all,
I'm kind of stuck with this decision. I've spent the last two days comparing everything possible between these two schools (Pritzker and WashU in St. Louis) and, no matter what I do, I can't seem to make a definitive decision. Thus, because I have 72 hours to choose a school, I decided to come ask the experts (you!) for advice. As far as my feelings about each school go:
Pritzker:
+ Cost (about $10,000 cheaper a year, ~$40K overall)
+ Global Health opportunities (specifically within the S&D program)
+ P/F
+ Size
- Location (not sure how I feel about Hyde Park)
WashU:
+ Pediatrics program (high ranked, etc.)
+ MPH possibility
+ Further from home/Newer experiences
? Location (don't feel like I know enough about STL to consider this a +/-)
? Some global health opportunities, but I get the impression that it's not as extensive as Pritzker? Any insights here?
? Not P/F in second year
- Cost
I had awesome experiences at both schools on my interview day and, unfortunately, wasn't able to attend revisit for either as I am abroad (and wasn't accepted to WashU in time). I'm sure I'll be happy with either choice (kind of obviously, because coming up with negatives for either school was extremely difficult), but any input would be SO appreciated. Thank you!
I'm kind of stuck with this decision. I've spent the last two days comparing everything possible between these two schools (Pritzker and WashU in St. Louis) and, no matter what I do, I can't seem to make a definitive decision. Thus, because I have 72 hours to choose a school, I decided to come ask the experts (you!) for advice. As far as my feelings about each school go:
Pritzker:
+ Cost (about $10,000 cheaper a year, ~$40K overall)
+ Global Health opportunities (specifically within the S&D program)
+ P/F
+ Size
- Location (not sure how I feel about Hyde Park)
WashU:
+ Pediatrics program (high ranked, etc.)
+ MPH possibility
+ Further from home/Newer experiences
? Location (don't feel like I know enough about STL to consider this a +/-)
? Some global health opportunities, but I get the impression that it's not as extensive as Pritzker? Any insights here?
? Not P/F in second year
- Cost
I had awesome experiences at both schools on my interview day and, unfortunately, wasn't able to attend revisit for either as I am abroad (and wasn't accepted to WashU in time). I'm sure I'll be happy with either choice (kind of obviously, because coming up with negatives for either school was extremely difficult), but any input would be SO appreciated. Thank you!