kells21 Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Hello, I was wondering if any PA students could offer their opinion. I am right now deciding between two schools.. both are pretty equal in price. One school begins a little earlier (advantage for me) and is located in the city which I want to eventually live. For me, I see that as an advantage as my clinical rotations would be in the city I would want to live in.. thus giving me the opportunity to see where I might like to find a job or go on rotations with prospective employers. It is a great program but the facilities are not as built up as the second one. The second program is in another city about 2 hours away. It is an amazing top-notch school, and I know that. I guess my heart seems to be saying to go to the school near home, despite the fact that it might not have as great of a reputation. Does reputation ultimately matter? It is an honor to be accepted to both... I guess it is just a very difficult decision. Thank you for your thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJKitty Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 When you've visited your own PCP, do you ever look at their degree on the wall and mentally gauge whether or not they are a worthwhile provider? My guess is no, and I'm sure none of your patients or coworkers will care where you came from. What they will care about is how well you do your job, so pick the program that you think will prepare you most fully. :) If you ever interview for your first job and their first question is "well, why did you attend X school, they aren't even in the top 10 programs in the US..." that's your cue to get the hell outta there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 If you ever interview for your first job and their first question is "well, why did you attend X school, they aren't even in the top 10 programs in the US..." that's your cue to get the hell outta there! LOL. I wonder how many people are actually asked about where they went to school and did it impact on their hiring? I have never been asked and the only time seemed to matter was when I when to work for the PA program I graduated from. Lesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guthriesm Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Ok CJKitty is awesome. To be superfluous I will add this: I was between two schools as well. I felt both schools were high quality even though only one was ranked. I also know the last ranking was in 2006. I wanted a school that I felt would focus on *my* education and give me the tools to take the PANCE. Since both schools pretty much lined up down the row- I picked the earlier start date. Go where you can study and learn for 2+ years. If you can graduate and take the PANCE then you are a success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessings!! Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 It seems you want to go to # 1 i.e the one closer to your folks. Pick # 1. Every night before going to bed ask your subconsious, believe in yourself and your decision and stick to it. Also, ask God to guide you. Good Luck and Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESH Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Isn't the Brave new PA world interesting my AARP PA Colleagues? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted November 28, 2010 Administrator Share Posted November 28, 2010 The main problem in "choosing" between two PA programs is to actually be accepted to both of them. When and if you manage to do that, then you can stress about how to handle the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlitez7 Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 She said she was accepted to both schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kells21 Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 Thanks for the advice everyone. Yes, I was accepted at both schools. Both are high-calibar schools which will give me a great education. I have pretty much decided on the one I truly loved the most and that is closer to home. It also has an earlier start date which I like as well guthriesm. I agree with your advice that ranking is not as important as where you feel you will get a good education or just feel "right" there. I just wanted to get your thoughts as it is a very weighty decision. Thank you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guthriesm Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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