Yeah,I know. I'm probably gonna head to SC just bc I'm kinda tired of SF. I've worked in lab here for two years, and just kinda need a change of scenery.
I disagree about SF's reputation not being well-merited. I think they have unparalleled faculty, facilities, and program (they're the only school with the pathway system, and I'm planning on going into policy.) A lot of very innovative people in the industry are SF alums.
SC presents a lot of advantages as well. I honestly think it's gonna make the path a little bit harder than if I chose SF, but I'm willing to accept that to be somewhere i wanna be. SC is famous for their alumni support, attention to students (vs. big state school atmosphere), and that they were pretty much the only pharm school in So Cal for a long time, so basically everyone down there is an SC alum which can only be helpful in trying to find a job.
I thought the actual iv at SF was better in that both the faculty member and the student seemed better informed (my faculty member was a policy expert which means they selected someone that fit my essay specifics).
But as far as the little things that make you feel like they know who you are SC did a much better job. People I spoke w/on the phone prior to the iv actually met me before the iv at stuff it was cool.
When is your deadline for acceptance?