I am super excited to have a couple acceptances to choose from, but I am having a hard time deciding between the two: Ohio State vs. Drexel. Thank you!
Ohio State pros:
Ohio State cons:
Drexel Pros
Drexel Cons
Overall, I was not expecting to get into Ohio State and was set on Drexel prior to being accepted. I feel that Ohio State will provide me with the better opportunities and it is extremely hard to turn down, however, I’m not sure if I’d be happier there or at Drexel under the circumstances. At this point, ranking doesn’t matter a ton to me.
Ohio State pros:
- I did my undergrad at Ohio State and am very familiar with the school and surrounding area
- In-state tuition, ~30K
- I loved the sound of their curriculum and they offer some pretty cool things, such as learning ultrasound
- The medical school seems to be very well structured and supportive of students
Ohio State cons:
- Although I did my undergrad at OSU, for some reason I did not feel that I really connected with the current students or the other interviewees during my interview – I feel that I fit in a bit better at Drexel
- No support system here – I am an Ohio resident, but my family lives roughly 2 hours away, and many of my close friends from OSU have moved away, so I would somewhat feel that I am starting over in the same city
Drexel Pros
- Loved my interview and I got a really good feel from the current students
- My significant other of over 5 years will be starting a graduate program in Philadelphia, plus I have a couple close friends who have recently moved to Philadelphia, so I’ll have a strong support system there
- Philadelphia seems like a very exciting city, and a great place to learn medicine
Drexel Cons
- Double the tuition, almost 60K
- Seemed a bit disorganized and I wasn’t as excited about the curriculum or the opportunities offered as I was for Ohio State
- Lottery system for rotations
- 3 other med schools in Philadelphia? Not too sure if this is a pro or a con? Any insight on this would be great.
Overall, I was not expecting to get into Ohio State and was set on Drexel prior to being accepted. I feel that Ohio State will provide me with the better opportunities and it is extremely hard to turn down, however, I’m not sure if I’d be happier there or at Drexel under the circumstances. At this point, ranking doesn’t matter a ton to me.
