Dell Vs. Vanderbilt

[xjawz]

Vanderbilt
Pros

• Full Ride (with much higher tuition than Dell)
• Much better school (I think)
• Better research opportunities and more established programs

Cons

• OOS, never seen Nashville or TN and don't love the country stuff
• I might feel way out of my league at a place like Vanderbilt, and that fear goes up and down by the day
• Pretty far from home (I'm from TX), but I can adapt fine. It will just be new city to me

Dell
Pros

• Full Ride
• In-state
• better city
• Smaller class size, so will be able to stand out more and start more things
• feels lower competition so wont feel way out of my league (i.e. everyone isn't from some ivy league)

Cons

• Not sure what the impression is about Dell since its new, and unsure how close it is in comparison to Vanderbilt. This might matter a lot, as I want to end up in TX

Summary: Blessed with two great offers from two great schools, but just feel unsure about which school would be the smartest choice and where I might fit best- I care a lot about research, helping Indigenous/underserved groups, and diversity.

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[bananabread99]

Wow congratulations on an amazing cycle!! You have two amazing offers (full-rides!) so it’s hard to say which one is superior, but my pick would be Vandy. I think Dell is still establishing itself and Vandy is well-established, great school with lots of opportunities, and I think it will help get you where you want to go.
Good luck to you!!

 

[xjawz]

I have friends at both schools. I'd pick Vandy.

Better research, better rankings, AND P/F CLINICS. That will make a world of difference for your experience.

Can you elaborate on the p/f clinics

 

[spottedcory]

Can you elaborate on the p/f clinics

P/F clinical rotations as well as P/F preclinical.

 

[m1redsox]

Vandy is the far better school! And I’m not sure you can put “better city” as a pro for Dell if you’re putting “never seen Nashville” down haha.

 

[Banco]

Full ride to Vandy? And you like research? You can't deny that offer.

Plus it might be nice to live somewhere else for 4 years. You will have absolutely no problem coming back to TX for residency from Vandy, if that's what you desire.

 

[tulsajoe94]

Go to Vanderbilt. You won’t stand out more at Dell and you won’t feel the competition you’re afraid of at Vanderbilt with P/F grading. Those are bad reasons to go to Dell or avoid Vanderbilt.

 

[EdgeTrimmer]

Vandy 100% and Nashville doesn't feel like you are stuck in country

 

[medelsh]

Nashville is an awesome city and there is a lot to do in the area surrounding campus. Lots of bars, restaurants, music etc in walking distance. I am from a country area originally and living in Nashville I never really felt the country vibe

 

[Putkernerinthehall]

Vandy for research, reputation, and location.