West Coast Schools

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I've seen a lot of posts about comparison of schools on the East coast, but not too many about the four colleges on the West side. I'm trying to decide on which ones I want to apply to, so I'm wondering what everyone has heard/experienced about the different schools.

Obviously Berkeley is the top school, but I'm concerned that it is a bit too focused on research experience, rather than clinical. I've heard they've tried to nip that stereotype in recent years though.. I went to Pacific for undergrad so I know what its like to live in the area, but any views from someone who applied there?

I was planning on applying to Berkeley & Pacific, and maybe SCCO. NECO as well, for the opportunity for new experiences in a good area. I was thinking of staying away from Western since it is quite new.

Also, if anyone has questions about the campus, lifestyle, or student body at Pacific, I can help out with that 🙂

 

[missbrightside]

From the Berkeley website they make it seem like they emphasize tons of clinical. They say graduates see 2500 patients total or something. Anyways i didn't apply there because i don't think i'll get in and it'll be too competitive environment 😵
I applied to SCCO and NECO too! both great schools in my opinion.. i also applied to western as a backup but that's at the bottom of my list since they are brand new and still establishing themselves

 

[Metrist]

Maybe you can throw Arizona (AZCOPT) in there too, since it is the only other school near the west coast? However I think they have a new program too.