Stony Brook vs BU

[CMVpromoter]

Boston University

Pros

• Location; I think Boston is a more lively city compared to SB; more networking opportunities
• Better name recognition
• Better clinical training/more variety due to BMC
• Pass/fail for preclinical years

Cons

• More debt upon graduation (don't know the exact numbers yet)

Stony Brook

Pros

• I loved the relaxed/close knit community feel during interview day
• Lower debt upon graduation

Cons

• BU's clinical training may be better
• H/P/F may cause more competition/more stress during the preclinical years
• Lower relative name recognition

Summary: I think both schools are great and I can't go wrong with either one, but I do prefer BU at this point. I just want to hear other people's opinions and make sure I'm considering everything.

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[kneeshoe]

I know several people who decided to go to BU and they really enjoy it there. Boston is a much better city to live in compared to SB (my friend is doing a PhD at SB, doesn't really enjoy the social scene but the community is pretty tight).

I would choose BU, unless it is significantly more expensive.

The name recognition of BU may also present you with more opportunities.