aliss929 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I've been accepted at Emory and George Washington University. I already put a deposit down on Emory and the $1000 deposit for GWU (and decision) is due on Friday. I'm having a hard time deciding which school to choose. Both are ranked #4 by US News & World Report and are older, well-established programs. I'm running out of time to make my decision! Emory: - 29 months, starting in August - slightly cheaper tuition than GWU - all classes taught separately from med students - had a wonderful interview experience, very impressed with faculty, students, and support staff - located in Atlanta (lower cost of living) GWU: - 24 months, starting in May - have heard rumblings of problems within the program (professor fired after a semester of absenteeism) - some classes taught in conjunction with med students (but PA students given different exams) - used MMI, interview experience felt very impersonal - located in DC, a city that I know and love, also have several friends in DC - would graduate/become a PA 8 months sooner (due to program start date and shorter program length Any advice would be much appreciated. I am leaning towards Emory, based on my interview experience and information from Emory PA alumni. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted December 31, 2013 Moderator Share Posted December 31, 2013 both good schools so hard to go wrong either way. would your friends distract you from school in d.c.? where would you rather live? do you want to live in either area when done with school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliss929 Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 both good schools so hard to go wrong either way. would your friends distract you from school in d.c.? where would you rather live? do you want to live in either area when done with school? Yes, friends would probably be a distraction, and more so, a source of guilt -- when I am too busy with studying to see them. I have not spent significant time in Atlanta, so I don't really know that I'd dislike living there. I did enjoy the two years that I lived in DC. Though, the difficult & expensive parking situation in DC might be an additional source of stress. Both cities have pretty terrible traffic. When I'm done with school, I probably wouldn't live in either area... I think I'd rather be near family in New England or the Midwest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Number one: you can't go wrong. Number two: Pick the place that you think you fit in the best. The most supportive, the best chance of your being happy and successful. Number three: If you had to graduate and live in one of the cities, which one would it be? Don't overthink this one. Sleep on it and pick one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliss929 Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 Sleeping on it technique isn't working for me... How valuable is graduating 8 months earlier? by my calculations, worth about $45k... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 If it really doesn't matter which place you live, which place you go to school, how much it will cost to go to school and live, and which city would be more likely to have a permanent job for you when you get out, then maybe just go with the one that gets you out first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHU-CH Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Go to the place that you think you have the best chance of enjoying your experience. PA school is stressful, but if done correctly it should also be a great time in your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliss929 Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 Go to the place that you think you have the best chance of enjoying your experience. PA school is stressful, but if done correctly it should also be a great time in your life. = emory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 There you go! The right answer for you is the right answer for you. It isn't necessary to overanalyze everything in life. Go, and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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