Brooklyn BA/MD vs. RPI/AMC Physician-Scientist

Pre-Med & Medical School Multiple Degree Programs
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<p>I was set on going to the Brooklyn program, my I got an acceptance to the RPI program. Although it may seem obvious that I should pick RPI (or so everyone is telling me) because it is 7 years with no MCAT and Brooklyn is 8 years with an MCAT (27 min score), I don't want to make the wrong decision. So, what would you pick in my position, and specifically, why?</p>

<p>Brooklyn Pros
- near the city, good social life
- freedom to major in anything
- sister is already there so I know a lot of the people already there and they are all greatt
- free tuition
- apartment (which i kind of like better than a dorm)</p>

<p>Brooklyn Cons
- undergrad not so great
- still have to take MCAT
- 8 years
- all undergrad summers are full of volunteer/internship requirements
- no campus life</p>

<p>RPI Pros
- no MCAT
- 7 years
- 2 free summers of undergrad
- better undergrad
- strong muslim/pakistani community ( i guess it counts for something?)
- you get an MD with a Distinction in Research (MDDR)</p>

<p>RPI Cons
- not much to do in Albany
- 45,000 a year for undergrad
- third summer, (right before med school), research requirement</p>

<p>Let me know what you guys think! And also let me know if you're def going to the program :)</p>

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<p>oh and another con for RPI is the lack of freedom to major in anything. you must major in a science.</p>

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<p>um for me; i will also consider location and probably future residency in that area.</p>

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<p>go wit rpi</p>

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<p>i thnk bklyn, i hear albany isnt too good</p>

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<p>if money is a problem def. go for brookyln . i dont know much about rpi but i heard brookyln is a good choice</p>