Stony Brook vs USF Select vs Quinnipiac

[DevinBookerMD]

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Hi guys I'm still waiting on a few schools but as of right now I have been accepted at these 3. I think I have an idea of where I would go but I would like to hear some other point of views.

Stony Brook

Pros:

• Liked the interview day overall
• Family in New Jersey
• Decent reputation, don't think I will be closing off any doors really, not particularly interested in academics
• Offers a 3 year MD program I would be interested in

Cons:

• Long Island is pretty far out there. I'm from California and the area around the school seemed very rural/suburban
• H/P/F grading system. Not really interested in stressing about every little percent in med school. I've heard SBU has had a reputation for being pretty competitive
• At the moment not completely dead set on matching back into California but would be nice to have that option. Unsure if I will be able to do that easily
• Expensive as an OOS but can establish IS after 1st year

USF Select

Pros:

• Highest ranked of the three
• Decent reputation, don't think I will be closing off any doors really, not particularly interested in academics
• Seems like an up and coming school

Cons:

• Not interested in packing everything up and moving from Tampa to Allentown, PA after 2 years
• Absolutely hated interview day. Everything was so unorganized, the tour guide didn't even know their way around the hospital (I interviewed in Allentown). Even my interviewer was just a weird guy.
• H/HP/P/LP/F grading. Ew.
• Expensive

Quinnipiac

Pros:

• Cute school that gave off a really warm vibe at interview day. They knew all about our applications.
• Students seemed happy.
• P/F grading system.
• Only 2 hours away from NYC and family

Cons:

• Relatively newer school
• No main teaching hospital. They have a bunch of affiliates that you have to commute to for rotations. Some being like an hour away.
• Expensive

I'm leaning towards stony brook at the moment. Currently waiting on 3 schools that would be my top choice if I got in but happy with what I have. Any thoughts?

 

[TPWK2024]

From someone also in a similar situation deciding between Stony Brook and USF SELECT, I would say that if you want to stay in the north east Stony Brook would probably be a better option as it seems to have a pretty strong reputation in the region. From what I could tell at interview day Stony Brook has quite a few California residents so you wouldn’t feel too alienated. I too am deciding between these two schools, so I would love to hear what others have to say as well.

 

[DevinBookerMD]

From someone also in a similar situation deciding between Stony Brook and USF SELECT, I would say that if you want to stay in the north east Stony Brook would probably be a better option as it seems to have a pretty strong reputation in the region. From what I could tell at interview day Stony Brook has quite a few California residents so you wouldn’t feel too alienated. I too am deciding between these two schools, so I would love to hear what others have to say as well.

Haha no way. Do you remember me? I think we spoke at the USF ii day.

 

[TPWK2024]

Haha no way. Do you remember me? I think we spoke at the USF ii day.

If you interviewed in September, probably! I’m glad to hear you got into both places man!!

 

[DevinBookerMD]

yup mid sept! thanks, you as well!

 

[DevinBookerMD]

update: i've withdrawn from Quinnipiac and USF. I got UCI and BU which are my top choices at the moment but am holding Stony Brook still.