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vs2887

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    2015 Fall
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    Public Health

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  1. Hey everyone, I recently heard back from both Brown and BU with good news. I got into both school's MPH program with a concentration in Social and Behavioral Sciences. I figure the easiest way to explain my concerns is by listing what each school's pros and cons. Some of it is, of course, subjective and based on what I have gathered so far from researching both schools, experiences visiting, and communication with the schools thus far. It's a privilege to have to make such a decision, but nonetheless it's difficult and any input would be greatly appreciated! Brown Pros -Faculty with research interests that align with my own -Good location -Internship component of curriculum -High faculty to student ratio -Offered $10,500/year (tuition: $42,000/year) -It's an Ivy Cons -School of Public Health not ranked -School of Public Health created 2013, program is relatively new? (prior to creating its own SPH, Brown had an MPH degree program, but not sure about history of program) -Can't find much information about their program in general BU Pros -Top 10 program (#10) -Faculty with research interests that align with my own -Very good location -Very well established program (http://www.bu.edu/sph/careers/graduate-employment-data/ is very impressive) -~90% employed full-time within 6 months of graduation -One of the faculty members I mentioned in my application essay emailed me personally (I was very impressed; is this normal?) -Offered me $7,500/year (tuition ~$45,000/year) Cons -Unsure of BU's reputation; general opinion from people around me seems to be that it's a good school, but not great and possibly not worth the cost Basically, 1) I would love any information anyone has on Brown's MPH program or School of Public Health. I can't really find any information outside of the school's own website and I'm starting to think that might be reason for concern. 2) Is BU worth the cost? 3) Does anyone have any thoughts about living in Boston or Providence (aside from warnings about the weather haha)? I really liked both cities when I visited, but I'm from California and either one will be a big change from me
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