If every school accepted you, where would you go?

[oaklandguy]

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Harvard without a doubt, just to shove it down people's throats... HARVARD MED-STUDENT yeah take that!

Second choice would be U of Michigan. Third would be Northwestern.

If Arizona State had a med-school I would for sure go there though. For sure.

P.S. there's no such thing as a cheap instate school. There are schools cheaper than others and I mean if you get a scholarship it's a different situation, but if you don't get a scholarship you will be in debt either way. The way I look at it, whats another 100k of debt when you already have 250k of debt? Your going to be paying loans for a long time no matter what. That is just the life of a doctor.

 

[RogueUnicorn]

Harvard without a doubt, just to shove it down people's throats... HARVARD MED-STUDENT yeah take that!

dude. seriously.

 

[MilkmanAl]

Harvard without a doubt, just to shove it down people's throats... HARVARD MED-STUDENT yeah take that!

I rest my case.

 

[RogueUnicorn]

I rest my case.

i'm sure ACTUAL harvard students are facepalming right now.

 

[MilkmanAl]

Hopefully...but I doubt it.

 

[dw2158]

Mayo is recognized here, as well, even by lay people.

where is "here?" i assume you're talking about the east coast. and yeah, it's recognized here, but not to the degree that harvard is. which is what my post said. so... yeah.

 

[bamtuba]

i'm sure ACTUAL harvard students are facepalming right now.

I think we should call Guinness and see if we just broke a record for the number of people facepalming at the same time.

👍

Wow, that sounds kind of dirty...

😳

 

[BlueElmo]

Look at the love Harvard is getting.

 

[bannie22]

yea. we are going to soon get that 77% yield that i read about 😉

 

[medicinesux]

not one single measly vote for Tufts? I wonder why?🙄

 

[flip26]

P.S. there's no such thing as a cheap instate school. There are schools cheaper than others and I mean if you get a scholarship it's a different situation, but if you don't get a scholarship you will be in debt either way. The way I look at it, whats another 100k of debt when you already have 250k of debt? Your going to be paying loans for a long time no matter what. That is just the life of a doctor.

There most certainly are genuinely "cheap" instate schools. Ever heard of Texas? Plenty of other states, too.

Your math premise is a little off...first, my guess is that an average instate med school debt level is closer to $150k than $250k...so the differential between state school debt and private school debt can be closer to $200k than the $100k you suggest (I know there are exceptions, just trying to get a more realistic definition of the averages or more typical cases).

Regardless, less debt >>>> more debt no matter how you slice it or whatever value you place on the experience you will have at the higher priced school. The incremental debt is a huge problem and could have a material impact on your lifestyle choices for many years to come. By 'lifestyle,' I mean: housing affordability, ability to fund your retirement, the schools where you can afford to send your kids, etc.

 

[brooklynblunder]

whats another 100k of debt? LOL

i understand some people REALLY want to be doctors but debt will burden family and patients

everyone should have an entrance course on loans and financing

 

[BlueElmo]

not one single measly vote for Tufts? I wonder why?🙄

I was wondering why as well!😉

 

[fastnfurious]

add UNC to that list. one of the best ranked med schools for your buck (especially if you're looking into primary care)

 

[bannie22]

^ i used the LizzyM scale =) sorry to disappoint

 

[FluffyRabbit]

Harvard without a doubt, just to shove it down people's throats... HARVARD MED-STUDENT yeah take that!

While I'd imagine Harvard is a great school, I am not sure I can provide a legitimate response to this statement.