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Hey, (sorry, I posted a similar message before, but didn't know how to bump it to the top)
I was still hoping that someone could give me a direct answer to my question below. I'll give you my updated scenario:
I got into UMich-Epi, but they didn't give me any money because I applied late (which is my fault). If I go, I'm going to be (45000 x 2years = ) 90,000 if I can't find TA/RAship. I'm also considering Boston U-Epi because they will give me partial scholarship and it's a shorter program, so I can save money that way too. I looked into both programs, and I like them both.
My concern is that UMich is ranked 5 and BostonU is ranked 13. I personally don't care ego-wise about whether I attend #5 or #13, but in terms of post-grad opportunities, I need to know how important prestige is (I know there's alumni connections, etc, but is that really important?) Here are my questions:
-How important is ranking for getting a post-MPH job?
-How important is ranking for entry into PhD?
-How important is ranking for entry into MD?
-Is the higher cost of UMich worth it for the higher ranking?
Thanks! I don't mean to be one of those people who are name-grubbing, but for the cost of a MPH, I need to know that I'm going to have good opportunities and ability to pay back loans.
I was still hoping that someone could give me a direct answer to my question below. I'll give you my updated scenario:
I got into UMich-Epi, but they didn't give me any money because I applied late (which is my fault). If I go, I'm going to be (45000 x 2years = ) 90,000 if I can't find TA/RAship. I'm also considering Boston U-Epi because they will give me partial scholarship and it's a shorter program, so I can save money that way too. I looked into both programs, and I like them both.
My concern is that UMich is ranked 5 and BostonU is ranked 13. I personally don't care ego-wise about whether I attend #5 or #13, but in terms of post-grad opportunities, I need to know how important prestige is (I know there's alumni connections, etc, but is that really important?) Here are my questions:
-How important is ranking for getting a post-MPH job?
-How important is ranking for entry into PhD?
-How important is ranking for entry into MD?
-Is the higher cost of UMich worth it for the higher ranking?
Thanks! I don't mean to be one of those people who are name-grubbing, but for the cost of a MPH, I need to know that I'm going to have good opportunities and ability to pay back loans.
