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These two schools are my top contenders! Here are my pros and cons:
UCSF:
Tuition: 315k (I calculated this based on IS tuition for D2-D4, and with COL added in [would be splitting apt. with S.O.])
Tuition: 290k (in-state tuition with COL added in)
UCSF:
Tuition: 315k (I calculated this based on IS tuition for D2-D4, and with COL added in [would be splitting apt. with S.O.])
Pros:
P/F š
San Francisco (a dream of mine to live there!)
Long break after D1 to do research, study for CBSE, externships, travel, whatever
Medium class size (90)
Recorded lectures
9-week externship
Excellent research opportunities
Cons:
I heard that students have to pay out of pocket if they run out of sim. lab materials?
High cost of living in SF
Clinical exposure could be better/earlier
Maryland: Tuition: 290k (in-state tuition with COL added in)
Pros:
Very strong clinically
Low cost of living in Baltimore
Recorded lectures
Some classes are P/F? Most graded from 1-100
Good research opportunities
Cons:
Bigger class size (130)
Baltimore :/
2-week externship (would like a longer opportunity)
So basically, is my dream school worth it for that extra 25k? I have an interest in specializing in OMFS (if I can handle it lol) so I want to minimize my debt as much as possible. Thoughts?