{"id":237,"date":"2015-09-07T21:48:10","date_gmt":"2015-09-08T04:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mcatcracker.com\/blog\/?p=237"},"modified":"2015-09-07T21:55:36","modified_gmt":"2015-09-08T04:55:36","slug":"choosing-the-medical-school-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcatcracker.com\/blog\/choosing-the-medical-school-for-you-2015-09-07\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing The Medical School For You"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now that you\u2019ve had time to sit with the AMCAS<\/a> this summer and now comes the daunting task of figuring out where you\u2019ll want to attend medical school! The deciding process can be exciting and fun but also nerving and stressful. According to the AAMC an applicant applies to an average of 15<\/strong> med schools<\/span>! During the application process you\u2019ll really want to do your research and\u00a0be efficient<\/strong>\u00a0in picking where to apply because applying to a lot programs can get\u00a0costly<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>especially with secondary applications and fees!<\/p>\n

Best case scenario<\/span>: you get in to several of the programs you to apply to and then\u2026<\/p>\n

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How do you choose?<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

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There are many things to consider here so let\u2019s take a quick look at a 3 key things to think over and questions to ask yourself when choosing the medical school for you\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Decisions\"<\/p>\n

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Location Location Location<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Would you prefer a rural setting or a bustling city? Think about your time in undergrad, did that work for you or do you need a change of pace? A school visit<\/span> is a wise choice before finalizing your decision on location to get a real feel and glimpse into your future stay there. The importance of living in a cool city may take a back seat when keeping in mind the cost of living expense differences<\/em> in locations too.<\/p>\n

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Tuition Costs<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

When thinking about tuition cost there are several factors to consider such as private vs public school or in-state vs out of state tuition, etc. Take a look at AAMC\u2019s Tuition And Fees First Year Medical Students 2014-2015 for<\/strong> Public Schools here<\/a> and<\/strong> Private Schools here<\/a>; keeping in mind of available aide and scholarships each program may offer (diligent research needed).<\/p>\n

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Program Specs<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Be sure to take a look at program specifics like specializations and what kind of research opportunities are available to you? How important is class size to you? Check out these 35 Questions I Wish I Had Asked<\/a>, a compilation of things medical student wished they could turn back the clock and ask!<\/p>\n

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The key to making your final decision will depend how you prioritize these topics of consideration.<\/strong><\/p>\n

So research and think it over carefully because it really goes without saying but these are very important four years for you.<\/p>\n

Happy Applying.<\/em><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Now that you\u2019ve had time to sit with the AMCAS this summer and now comes the daunting task of figuring out where you\u2019ll want to attend medical school! The deciding process can be exciting and fun but also nerving and stressful. According to the AAMC an applicant applies to an average of 15 med schools!...
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