Help picking between USC, Chapman, and MSMU

[mcervantes]

Hi you guys,

I’ve been accepted to USC, Chapman, and MSMU and I have been having a hard time choosing the best option for me. I was wondering if anyone had any insight on pros/cons that you’ve found with any of these schools? I know that USC has a great reputation/network, but I haven’t heard too much about the programs at Chapman or MSMU. I know most people will say that all programs will prepare you for the board exam so one should go to the cheapest school, but I’m worried these other schools won’t have as good of clinical affiliations to help get me where in the setting I want to be after school. If anyone has heard anything about how these programs are viewed by others I would love the insight.
Thanks in advance!

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[ME3DPT]

Chapman has a great reputation in Southern California too. All of the students that have come through the clinic I work at have been received very well by our PTs and patients. I don’t have any information on MSMU. Take into account cost too. Everywhere is expensive but if you can save money somewhere I say go for it!

 

[ya1]

I don't know anything about MSMU, but if you have to choose between USC and Chapman, I would definitely choose Chapman. Why: Chapman is cheaper. Chapman's location is nicer. USC is surrounded by ghetto and traffic. "Network" doesn't matter after you graduate. You will find a job regardless which school you finished. The same about affiliations: you will be ready to work after you pass your boards and yet learn a lot as you start working no matter which school you go to.