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I have a difficult decision to make and wanted to get some feedback, preferably from those who understand what it's like to have a substantial debt load.
I was accepted to two awesome schools in Los Angeles, California--however--I'm having a hard time choosing one by the deadline. USC offered me four years of tuition, whereas the Charles Drew University/UCLA program will probably just offer basic financial aid packages and the guaranteed $10K all UCLA students get off their first semester.
For those who don't know, the CDU/UCLA program is fairly unique in that it takes 24 applicants who have a desire to work with underserved populations, and working to lower healthcare disparities by exposing them to underserved areas in south-central LA. The program is unique in that it offers, essentially, two of everything. Two faculty members to help in times of need, or give letters of recommendation, both from Charles Drew University and David Geffen SOM at UCLA. For all intents and purposes they are David Geffen students and then some.
I'm trying my best not to list pros and con's because often times you guys use that as some sort of quantitative indication of preference. Both schools are in the same city, I'm originally from the Northeast, but would like to live in CA for the next four years--so win-win either way.
I have 8 days to make a decision. I've asked a couple med students at different universities, and a couple residents. The general consensus is "choose where you'll be happiest, unless you've got lots of UG debt." Non medical school individuals say "take the money, you'll be in a good school either way."
Your thoughts? Thanks!
I was accepted to two awesome schools in Los Angeles, California--however--I'm having a hard time choosing one by the deadline. USC offered me four years of tuition, whereas the Charles Drew University/UCLA program will probably just offer basic financial aid packages and the guaranteed $10K all UCLA students get off their first semester.
For those who don't know, the CDU/UCLA program is fairly unique in that it takes 24 applicants who have a desire to work with underserved populations, and working to lower healthcare disparities by exposing them to underserved areas in south-central LA. The program is unique in that it offers, essentially, two of everything. Two faculty members to help in times of need, or give letters of recommendation, both from Charles Drew University and David Geffen SOM at UCLA. For all intents and purposes they are David Geffen students and then some.
I'm trying my best not to list pros and con's because often times you guys use that as some sort of quantitative indication of preference. Both schools are in the same city, I'm originally from the Northeast, but would like to live in CA for the next four years--so win-win either way.
I have 8 days to make a decision. I've asked a couple med students at different universities, and a couple residents. The general consensus is "choose where you'll be happiest, unless you've got lots of UG debt." Non medical school individuals say "take the money, you'll be in a good school either way."
Your thoughts? Thanks!