UA Phx vs ASU

[NeuroticCalculator]

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To preface, on the waitlist at ASU, and I'm trying to decide if I should send a letter of intent and continue to hope or start preparing for UA Phx. With a class size of 36, and the fact it is a new school, I believe there may be a decent amount of movement. I even know a few who got into ASU that aren't going to be taking the A.

UA Phx
Pros

• Know students who will be M2 next year
• Longer established
• Name recognition
• Most days don't have to be on campus. Very zoom/asynchronous friendly

Cons

• With ASU creating med school, losing all HonorHealth affiliates.
• Tuition 40 k

ASU
Pros

• Student housing
• I was a student for undergrad here and loved everything about the school. The president is fantastic and I don't see this as a typical "new" medical school with a bunch of risks.
• Obtain a master's in engineering within the 4 years
• Class size of 36.
• All students get at least a half tuition scholarship, for in state that is 20k
• Interview day was very moving, all the faculty seemed very invested in student success.
• I enjoy math and would like working on engineering projects
• I think it would be cool to be a part of something new

Cons

• New school, still uncertainties, could be disorganized, etc.
• Not all buildings/classes are set up
• No students to lean on or already made anki decks

In summary, I am just unsure if the potential gains at the newer school outweigh the clear risks.

 

[David Gallhanger]

in a similar position to you but oos asu. wondering if not having the new building ready would affect the cirriculum?

 

[NeuroticCalculator]

in a similar position to you but oos asu. wondering if not having the new building ready would affect the cirriculum?

I agree, I be pretty stumped

 

[chilly_md]

Stick with the established Arizona school. Besides cheaper tuition, you don't gain much tangible benefit outside of possible personal enrichment at ASU.