pahopeful46 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Hi everyone! I am currently struggling with a decision about attending school for this upcoming year. As of right now I have my seat deposit at a program starting this summer that is 26 months in length and around 90k so I would graduate in May 2021. It is expensive for me because it is out of state however I just received an interview offer for another out of state school that is a 32 month program and would cost around 120k and I would graduate a year later in May 2022 because of the start date being in the fall. However the latter school is in the place that I want to live once I graduate and I have family there. I know I am not accepted yet but I am not even sure if I should accept the interview at this new school because of the issue with length and cost but I am conflicted because of its location and having family close. Has anyone been in a situation like this before, and what do you all think I should do in a situation like this? Thank you for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT2PA Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Go interview. Consider it information gathering. You may hate it, you may love it. Worst case scenario you're right where you're at now but at least you won't be wondering based on hypotheticals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aba51 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I personally would go to the 26-month program because it's lesser time in school and it's cheaper. Idk how your clinical rotations would work, but if you're able to get a rotation out in the area you'd like to live in (and possibly get some connections), then go for it. You at least have your deposit down so a seat is secured for you, so it also doesn't hurt to accept the interview at the other school and make your comparisons. It's your time, money, and effort that you're investing so pick the school that is the right fit for you! You'll end up with PA-C behind your name anyhow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pahopeful46 Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 Thank yall for the advice, I really appreciate it! I decided I will go to the interview and then decide after that based on what happens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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