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Hey everyone! I have had the wonderful opportunity of being accepted to one of the three schools listed in the title that I’m waitlisted from recently. However, the school is only giving me a few business days to accept their offer, which makes sense given that they want to either solidify the class or keep the waitlist moving.
Though I’m still waiting to hear back from the other two schools, I was wondering if I could get some insight on comparing and contrasting with the other schools? I know those other schools are ofc still hypothetical but I wanted to ask now in case I am fortunate enough to receive another A tomorrow or even Tuesday morning (especially with CYMS being fixed now) and wanted to have enough time to consider factors and insight I might not have already.
(This post might also help inform other applicants to get more info from these particular schools! And if I include anything that I shouldn't have please let me know and I can remove it promptly!)
ETSU QUILLEN COM
Pros:
Currently hold acceptance offer
2nd cheapest (though by small margin compared to UTHSC), $38k tuition, mentioned money first though I don't mind taking out loans if a more expensive choice is more beneficial
Closest to home and parents in Chattanooga, easiest to visit home if needed (family sickness, etc.)
TRAILS program is an expedited track towards certain specialties such as Peds which I'm interested in, also systems-based instead of single courses
Mission is generally in line with what I care about, serving underserved populations, primary care, rural care too but not as much
Not as important/still considering if I want to, but MD/MPH program still done in 4 years at no additional cost
~~Similar arbitrary tier as Stritch I believe, not as high as UTHSC
Cons:
Might not have as many research opportunities as Loyola or UTHSC
Not my first choice for location, though Johnson City, TN isn't the worst place I could be, third ranked in terms of location
Attendance is mandatory
Doesn't offer health insurance
LOYOLA SSOM:
Pros:
First choice school, sent two LOI/Update letters and emailed mentioning ETSU's commitment deadline, exhausted all options within appropriate reason
I am in love with their mission and their Jesuit values as well as their community and how they work in their student orgs/community programs and have made sure to emphasize such at every opportunity
Did an SMP there, so I'm familiar with several of the professors, the facilities, and curriculum structure such as testing format and etc.
Location is ranked 1st among the three; though I probably won't have time to explore much of Chicago, having the chance to do so every once in a while would be nice
~~Not sure if pro or con but Stritch is foundations-based instead of systems-based, I'd love to hear a breakdown between these two curric. structures if possible!
~~Similar arbitrary tier as Quillen I believe, not as high as UTHSC
Cons:
Farthest away from parents
Most expensive COA, $64k tuition
UTHSC
Pros:
Has 3-year accelerated program for specialties that I'm interested in like Peds/Med-peds, if accepted, residency spot is secured.
Cheapest COA (36k tuition)
As the larger state school, has more facilities and research opportunities than Quillen and potentially also Loyola
Classes are not mandatory, recorded lectures, no dress code
Can rotate back home in Chattanooga starting 3rd year
Not sure how much it matters but slightly better arbitrarily ranked compared to the other two I believe.
~~Not sure if pro/con: pre-clinical is P/F while clinical is going to P...P w/ honors...etc., has shelf exams which I'm not exactly sure yet what that entails
Uses quartile ranking for classes
Cons:
Slightly farther from family than Quillen being in Memphis
Despite research benefits, didn't resonate with mission fit as well
Ranked 2nd regarding location
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Are there any other school-specific or general factors that I'm not considering that I might've missed and you all believe I should keep in mind? I would love to hear any and all insights, comments, and also answer any follow-up questions if needed!
Thank you for your time in reading!
Though I’m still waiting to hear back from the other two schools, I was wondering if I could get some insight on comparing and contrasting with the other schools? I know those other schools are ofc still hypothetical but I wanted to ask now in case I am fortunate enough to receive another A tomorrow or even Tuesday morning (especially with CYMS being fixed now) and wanted to have enough time to consider factors and insight I might not have already.
(This post might also help inform other applicants to get more info from these particular schools! And if I include anything that I shouldn't have please let me know and I can remove it promptly!)
ETSU QUILLEN COM
Pros:
Currently hold acceptance offer
2nd cheapest (though by small margin compared to UTHSC), $38k tuition, mentioned money first though I don't mind taking out loans if a more expensive choice is more beneficial
Closest to home and parents in Chattanooga, easiest to visit home if needed (family sickness, etc.)
TRAILS program is an expedited track towards certain specialties such as Peds which I'm interested in, also systems-based instead of single courses
Mission is generally in line with what I care about, serving underserved populations, primary care, rural care too but not as much
Not as important/still considering if I want to, but MD/MPH program still done in 4 years at no additional cost
~~Similar arbitrary tier as Stritch I believe, not as high as UTHSC
Cons:
Might not have as many research opportunities as Loyola or UTHSC
Not my first choice for location, though Johnson City, TN isn't the worst place I could be, third ranked in terms of location
Attendance is mandatory
Doesn't offer health insurance
LOYOLA SSOM:
Pros:
First choice school, sent two LOI/Update letters and emailed mentioning ETSU's commitment deadline, exhausted all options within appropriate reason
I am in love with their mission and their Jesuit values as well as their community and how they work in their student orgs/community programs and have made sure to emphasize such at every opportunity
Did an SMP there, so I'm familiar with several of the professors, the facilities, and curriculum structure such as testing format and etc.
Location is ranked 1st among the three; though I probably won't have time to explore much of Chicago, having the chance to do so every once in a while would be nice
~~Not sure if pro or con but Stritch is foundations-based instead of systems-based, I'd love to hear a breakdown between these two curric. structures if possible!
~~Similar arbitrary tier as Quillen I believe, not as high as UTHSC
Cons:
Farthest away from parents
Most expensive COA, $64k tuition
UTHSC
Pros:
Has 3-year accelerated program for specialties that I'm interested in like Peds/Med-peds, if accepted, residency spot is secured.
Cheapest COA (36k tuition)
As the larger state school, has more facilities and research opportunities than Quillen and potentially also Loyola
Classes are not mandatory, recorded lectures, no dress code
Can rotate back home in Chattanooga starting 3rd year
Not sure how much it matters but slightly better arbitrarily ranked compared to the other two I believe.
~~Not sure if pro/con: pre-clinical is P/F while clinical is going to P...P w/ honors...etc., has shelf exams which I'm not exactly sure yet what that entails
Uses quartile ranking for classes
Cons:
Slightly farther from family than Quillen being in Memphis
Despite research benefits, didn't resonate with mission fit as well
Ranked 2nd regarding location
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Are there any other school-specific or general factors that I'm not considering that I might've missed and you all believe I should keep in mind? I would love to hear any and all insights, comments, and also answer any follow-up questions if needed!
Thank you for your time in reading!
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