Help me rank TMDSAS

[f_irebird]

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Hi all. I am super lucky to have received four interviews from Texas schools this cycle (no prematches) and was wondering if I could get some advice on how to rank them. Right now, I have them as:
1. McGovern
2. TA&M
3. UTMB
4. TCOM

I am fairly set on having McGovern as #1 but I am not sure about how to rank A&M and UTMB.

A&M
Pros

• Good name and prestige
• Has a bunch of interesting programs that I may be interested in
• Believe each campus has its own core rotations, which is super nice
• Good vibe from students
• Solid research on all campuses (though heard it is harder on the satellites)
• P/F

Cons

• If I were to stay in BCS, I am not too fond of how third-year rotations are structured (all shelf exams taken in march)
• Might have to move a year in, which can be inconvenient
• Not sure how the 1.5 year preclinical would be

UTMB
Pros

• P/F
• The students seemed pretty cool and comfortable
• Galveston is a great medical location
• More defined and easier to get research opportunities
• Big class size
• Good board scores

Cons

• Galveston is kind of meh city + potentially bad weather
• Perhaps less prestige overall?

For a bit of background, I am leaning towards doing neurology and plan on staying in Texas for residency. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated!

 

[FarmHand]

I know today's the deadline but A&M and UTMB are both great schools I think UTMB might have the edge on research since they don't have to deal with multiple campuses, but it might be down to where you want to live. A&M gives you quite a bit of choice.

If you have a strong connection to one of the campuses (family, support network, connections, spouse) you'll have a pretty good chance of getting that campus. You'll write a blurb about why you want a campus and a committee will decide.

 

[f_irebird]

I know today's the deadline but A&M and UTMB are both great schools I think UTMB might have the edge on research since they don't have to deal with multiple campuses, but it might be down to where you want to live. A&M gives you quite a bit of choice.

If you have a strong connection to one of the campuses (family, support network, connections, spouse) you'll have a pretty good chance of getting that campus. You'll write a blurb about why you want a campus and a committee will decide.

Thanks for the input! I ended up ranking UTMB higher for the research like you mentioned, plus I don't have to move as much.