Comparing 4 Schools

UPitt would be my first choice then VCU

Why UPitt first?

Ranked #3. Yes, rankings do matter. Look at how rankings are established. It speaks volumes if a competing school gives out excellent rankings to UPitt when surveyed. What it means is CRNA faculty across the nation share a consensus that UPitt offers a great learning environment for their students and produce excellent CRNAs. If prestige of the university was a factor school like Columbia and UPenn which are Ivy leagues would be in the top spots but they aren't less well known schools by the public are in those top spots. Second, they have 100% employment rate, 95% pass rate first time on NBCRNA. They have great rates for an excellent education as both in and out of state tuition and they were granted a maximum 10 year accreditation. They have a state of the art human simulator and lab. The hospitals you do clinical at are top notch and you get good regional experience from what I've read on the boards. I've read nothing but great things.

What is your dream school that you thought might be a shot in the dark to get into out of those 4 and when you did you said wow I can't believe I got into "insert school"? Wherever that is you need to go with your dreams and pursue that school irregardless of convenience to others around you and your current home. This is YOUR dream YOUR education. No one else's.

Hi! I actually am in a similar position. I interviewed and was accepted at Wake Forest and Pitt as well. I'm actually highly leaning towards Wake Forest despite being from the Pittsburgh area. My thought process was all are great schools, obviously. But Wake Forest just seems to be a better fit for me, I love the fact that they are so involved with the community. It's a smaller program with only fall admissions, which to me appeared to make for a wonderful, close class. To me, I feel both would most defintely prepare me well enough, but it's based on what you are looking to get from the program as a whole. But Pitt is obviously fantastic, and right here at home. I understand your pain! It is so hard! Are you any closer to your decision?