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I gained an early acceptance to Tufts and USC and need help determining where to go...I have lived in SoCal my whole life and Los Angeles for the past 4 years. I enjoy LA and have built a strong connection of friends and family in this area. Thus, USC is extremely appealing.
I recently talked to a couple third year students at USC and learned the following:
I have also talked to a 1st year and graduate student at Tufts. They both told me that the school is wonderful. In fact, I have heard nothing bad about Tufts. However, I am worried about moving into a completely new environment, the weather, lack of support....etc
I feel like I would more likely thrive in a familiar environment close to home, family...etc but should I go to the better school....guhhh i have a headache
USC: ~$390000
Tufts: ~$358000
Difference in price not that bad...
I recently talked to a couple third year students at USC and learned the following:
- Both students told me that PBL is a joke and does not prepare you for the NBDE 1. However, the school gives you an adequate amount of time (3-4 weeks) to study independently and both students I talked to passed part 1.
- USC excels at preparing students clinically
- The school is making changes in their curriculum. For instance, these students were required to participate in PBL 3X a week. However, students now only have to participate 2X a week.
- Students are friendly/nice environment
I have also talked to a 1st year and graduate student at Tufts. They both told me that the school is wonderful. In fact, I have heard nothing bad about Tufts. However, I am worried about moving into a completely new environment, the weather, lack of support....etc
I feel like I would more likely thrive in a familiar environment close to home, family...etc but should I go to the better school....guhhh i have a headache
USC: ~$390000
Tufts: ~$358000
Difference in price not that bad...