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Hello everyone! I'm still having a hard time believing how I got in this position but grateful nonetheless. I've narrowed down my acceptances to Penn and Yale and received my financial aid packages. The difference in cost isn't huge but also isn't negligible (Penn is about $20k more expensive). I reached out to Penn and they did not match Yale's fin aid. I really want to enjoy my time in med school and have some fun so location+class culture is important to me. I am probably eyeing a more competitive surgical speciality but have an open mind. Lastly, I'm very interested in doing all kinds research (basic science, clinical, translational) and med devices -> want to maybe couple with an MD/MBA. I have no idea what location I want to end up in the future so more flexibility to match anywhere is a huge plus.
I'm also on the waitlist for Harvard HST which is by far my first choice. It seems like WL movement is not unheard of (30 WL spots for class of 30) so I sent a letter of intent but im not holding my breath lol.
Penn (Total CoA: $210k)
Pros
Cons
Yale (Total CoA: $190k)
Pros
Cons
Summary: Which school would be the most enjoyable experience with the best resources to setup me up for my preferred residency?
I'm also on the waitlist for Harvard HST which is by far my first choice. It seems like WL movement is not unheard of (30 WL spots for class of 30) so I sent a letter of intent but im not holding my breath lol.
Penn (Total CoA: $210k)
Pros
- Living in Philly (+++)
- AOA now awarded after match (+++)
- Students seem more to have more fun (++)
- Beautiful facilities (++)
- Wharton for MBA (++)
- 1.5 year P/F preclinical. Tiered clinical grading system H/HP/P/F (+)
- Stronger hospital system (+)
Cons
- A bit pricier (-)
- Harder to find time for research? correct me if i'm wrong (-)
- higher cost of living (-)
- More mandatory stuff (-)
Yale (Total CoA: $190k)
Pros
- Yale system is awesome! (+++)
- Incredible emphasis and time for research (++)
- Students seem happy and relaxed (++)
- 1.5 year P/F preclinical. ~90% get honors on rotations (++)
- dat match list tho (+)
- School of Management is also a strong program (+)
- Layman prestige (+)
Cons
- New Haven is meh (--)
- Weaker hospital system (-)
- Slight ranking difference but this prob doesn't matter
Summary: Which school would be the most enjoyable experience with the best resources to setup me up for my preferred residency?