tamago0604
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ORM from Southern California
2.73 cGPA 512 (129/128/126/129) MCAT, 6700+ paid hours PCE, 610 hours research, 40 hours HCE volunteering, 1 publication
Currently torn choosing between TouroCA MSMHS and Tufts MBS, any insight would be greatly appreciated. I was initially really set on attending Tufts MBS but the reality of the financial burden struck. The TouroCA MSMHS can be done in 12 months online so I wouldn't have to move, can live with parents, and tuition is less than half of that of Tufts MBS. TouroCA MSMHS also has guaranteed acceptance into their COM if a GPA of 3.5 during the program is maintained with at least 499 MCAT. Tufts MBS only offers a guaranteed interview for students who maintain 3.8 GPA and get at least 510 MCAT.
I have this thought that because my cGPA is so low even if I meet the requirements for Tufts MBS interview they won't select me. I'm worried I'm just a cash grab for Tufts without any chance of me actually getting into their SOM. Even with maxing out federal loans, I would have to live extremely frugally in Boston due to the high living cost. Is the cost and inconvenience of moving and living in Boston worth it for the chance at Tufts/prestige? Please help 🙁
2.73 cGPA 512 (129/128/126/129) MCAT, 6700+ paid hours PCE, 610 hours research, 40 hours HCE volunteering, 1 publication
Currently torn choosing between TouroCA MSMHS and Tufts MBS, any insight would be greatly appreciated. I was initially really set on attending Tufts MBS but the reality of the financial burden struck. The TouroCA MSMHS can be done in 12 months online so I wouldn't have to move, can live with parents, and tuition is less than half of that of Tufts MBS. TouroCA MSMHS also has guaranteed acceptance into their COM if a GPA of 3.5 during the program is maintained with at least 499 MCAT. Tufts MBS only offers a guaranteed interview for students who maintain 3.8 GPA and get at least 510 MCAT.
I have this thought that because my cGPA is so low even if I meet the requirements for Tufts MBS interview they won't select me. I'm worried I'm just a cash grab for Tufts without any chance of me actually getting into their SOM. Even with maxing out federal loans, I would have to live extremely frugally in Boston due to the high living cost. Is the cost and inconvenience of moving and living in Boston worth it for the chance at Tufts/prestige? Please help 🙁
