Albany (half tuition) vs WFSOM (WL) vs (Temple WL)

[scientisticy5325]

I have been very fortunate to get accepted to Albany and offered a scholarship which is close to half-off tuition. However, I am on two waitlists and I need help preparing for the possibility of coming off. Any help is appreciated :')

Albany
Pros:

• Largest referral center for miles in upper NY
• Lower COL
• Known for having smaller class

Cons

• HP/P/F preclerkship grading scale
• City of albany is known for not being the greatest in terms of things to do
• Low ranked, not sure how much this matters
• Full grade scale in clerkship years (its practically just ABCDF)

Temple
Pros:

• In philly, which has more service opportunities and a more fun city to live in
• True P/F preclerkship

Cons:

• 2 year preclerkship length

WFSOM
Pros

• Closer to friends and family
• Higher ranked
• More research

Cons

• More expensive
• Full grade scale in clerkship years (same as albany)

All schools rank, have AOA before match, and do a combination of in-house and NBME exams.

I also do not know if I want a competitive specialty yet. Thank you for everyone's help!!!!!

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[LunaOri]

Albany is as good as Temple, and it’s nice to have the hospital right on campus.

 

[seaweedbrain]

Albany is the largest referral center for miles because there’s nothing going on for miles.

I would go Wake over both and Temple over Albany.

 

[bunkina]

I have been very fortunate to get accepted to Albany and offered a scholarship which is close to half-off tuition. However, I am on two waitlists and I need help preparing for the possibility of coming off. Any help is appreciated :')

Albany
Pros:

• Largest referral center for miles in upper NY
• Lower COL
• Known for having smaller class

Cons

• HP/P/F preclerkship grading scale
• City of albany is known for not being the greatest in terms of things to do
• Low ranked, not sure how much this matters
• Full grade scale in clerkship years (its practically just ABCDF)

Temple
Pros:

• In philly, which has more service opportunities and a more fun city to live in
• True P/F preclerkship

Cons:

• 2 year preclerkship length

WFSOM
Pros

• Closer to friends and family
• Higher ranked
• More research

Cons

• More expensive
• Full grade scale in clerkship years (same as albany)

All schools rank, have AOA before match, and do a combination of in-house and NBME exams.

I also do not know if I want a competitive specialty yet. Thank you for everyone's help!!!!!

On what basis was the scholarship offered? Financial need, as demonstrated by the FAFSA? Merit money?

 

[scientisticy5325]

On what basis was the scholarship offered? Financial need, as demonstrated by the FAFSA? Merit money?

I believe merit