Congratulations! Go Jumbos! :)

Offer made! Woooo!

"Offer made" as well!!! Sooooooo relieved

"Offer made" as well!!! Sooooooo relieved

I got the official acceptance letter in the mail this afternoon. But I live right outside of Boston, so for anywhere else it might be another day or so.

Offer made this morning and received the packet in the mail this afternoon. So happy!

Anyone hear anything lately?

The committee met yesterday and decisions will likely be mailed out this coming Wednesday. AADSAS will probably be updated around that time too.

The committee met yesterday and decisions will likely be mailed out this coming Wednesday. AADSAS will probably be updated around that time too.

How was the interview? I just received the book yesterday. How thoroughly should I know this thing? I read on here it's not that important but it's really hard to imagine they'd go through that trouble for nothing.

Reading through the book and memorizing everything really isn't that necessary, but it certainly is very informative. They do talk about it a lot during the day, and they really encourage you to ask lots of questions, so reading it might give you some good areas to ask questions in.
The whole interview day isn't too stressful. Everyone is really nice and welcoming. I was a little nervous during my interview, but I think I still managed to do ok.

Reading through the book and memorizing everything really isn't that necessary, but it certainly is very informative. They do talk about it a lot during the day, and they really encourage you to ask lots of questions, so reading it might give you some good areas to ask questions in.
The whole interview day isn't too stressful. Everyone is really nice and welcoming. I was a little nervous during my interview, but I think I still managed to do ok.

Thanks

OFFER MADE!!!! AADSAS just updated this morning! So excited!

First Comment:

Offer Made on AADSAS this morning, and definitely attending!!!!

I can't wait to see my future classmates :)

First Comment:

Offer Made on AADSAS this morning, and definitely attending!!!!

I can't wait to see my future classmates :)

Congrats on getting into Tufts! It's a really great school, just was too expensive for me. :(

Congrats! About when was your interviews?

Offer made!

'Offer Made' yesterday morning! So excited! Can't wait to see you all this fall. Do we have a facebook group?

My daughter may be interviewing at Tufts. Should she wear a pantsuit or a suit with a skirt?

What time did your day end? I am booking a flight for 5:15pm, do you think I will make it in time?

that should be fine, especially if you take a cab to the airport. I think we were done by 3:15, you could always ask to leave if needed.

OFFER MADE!!!! AADSAS just updated this morning! So excited!

I had my interview Jan 17th...when do u think i'll hear back ?

ALSO, did Tufts call you!? or did they simple mail out a letter?? Email?

ALSO, did Tufts call you!? or did they simple mail out a letter?? Email?

AADSAS notification

So you had your interview date: _______ & acceptance date______ & (by AADSAS, email, phone call, mail)?

.

Has anyone heard anything from Tufts yet who interviewed January 17th or later? I know the committee met this past Friday but I have no updates to my aadsas yet. **freaking outtt***

Has anyone heard anything from Tufts yet who interviewed January 17th or later? I know the committee met this past Friday but I have no updates to my aadsas yet. **freaking outtt***

I heard today is the day. Now we just got to wait for aadsas. Someone should call :D

I wouldn't freak out if you don't get an update today. The last time decisions were made, they were sent out to AADSAS on Tuesday afternoon, but the site didn't update until Wednesday morning. Then the official packets came a few days later in the mail.

Thanks Duriel and NOLA! Keeping my fingers crossed. Do you guys know if aadsas updates more than once a day? Lol i've literally logged on like 30 times since this morning but I have a feeling they dont update multiples times a day!

Thanks Duriel and NOLA! Keeping my fingers crossed. Do you guys know if aadsas updates more than once a day? Lol i've literally logged on like 30 times since this morning but I have a feeling they dont update multiples times a day!

Ive been doing the same thing. I really we don't have to wait until 12:01 A.M. :(

edit: Just checked and a different school just changed... so I guess it does update multiple times a day and they either haven't entered it yet, or it takes aadsas forever to apply their decision.

Thanks so much! Ahhh I guess I'll impatiently keep refreshing AADSAS! Good luck to you Duriel! :)

Thanks Duriel and NOLA! Keeping my fingers crossed. Do you guys know if aadsas updates more than once a day? Lol i've literally logged on like 30 times since this morning but I have a feeling they dont update multiples times a day!

Yes it updates more than once a day :)

I called today around 4:00 and they said they will be posting acceptances/denial/alternates on AADSAS on FEB 1st! Good luck everyone!!!

I called today around 4:00 and they said they will be posting acceptances/denial/alternates on AADSAS on FEB 1st! Good luck everyone!!!

Midnight or in the morning? I'm a bit nervous. I really want to go to Tufts after visiting the school and seeing Boston :scared:

omg im praying its midnight..i seriously can't handle this anymore!

Lol, wasn't midnight!

My status for TUFTS on aadsas went from Under review to Interview Invite back to Received/Under Review...anyone know what that means? I would be scared if that means they're waiting on me or putting me on the alternative list....I love Tufts! I wouuld be heartbroken to hear anything but an acceptance~

Mine did that too. I'm hoping that everyone's just went back to Received/Under Review while they update it. Good luck!

Same here. Invited for Interview to Received/Under Review. At least it seems like they are finally updating the system.

I feel better knowing I'm on the same boat as you guys. Hopefully we get some good news by the end of the day

My status for TUFTS on aadsas went from Under review to Interview Invite back to Received/Under Review...anyone know what that means? I would be scared if that means they're waiting on me or putting me on the alternative list....I love Tufts! I wouuld be heartbroken to hear anything but an acceptance~

Same

I was having a panick attack until I came on SDN!

Same here! I've been on the edge of my seat since Friday! This waiting game is terrible. Keep your fingers crossed.

Same here! I've been on the edge of my seat since Friday! This waiting game is terrible. Keep your fingers crossed.

Longest waiting game of my life. Tufts was my first interview on the 23rd, so you can imagine how much I'm biting my nails over this.

I can't find any past info on status changes :(

Offer made!!!!!!

Offer made!!

offer madeeeeee eeeeeeeekkkkkk!!!! "is this real life" -David after dentist

OFFER MADE!! Most likely going!

:soexcited:

First post ever!

OFFER MADE earlier today!!!

:soexcited::soexcited::soexcited:

It's my top choice, so I'll see everyone in the fall. Congratulations to everyone that got accepted.

First post ever!

OFFER MADE earlier today!!!

:soexcited::soexcited::soexcited:

It's my top choice, so I'll see everyone in the fall. Congratulations to everyone that got accepted.
Congratulations!! Don't forget to join our Facebook page!

Has anyone got an acceptance who interviewed Jan 26th?!
I am dying to get in. This waiting is killing me!

Is anyone worried about price? I asked students about the high cost on my interview day, and they seemed pretty nonchalant and confident about being able to pay it back. As for me, I would be taking out 100% of the cost of education in loans :(

I'm worried about it for sure, since I will be funding 100% of it myself as well. However, I'm still definitely attending Tufts. I loved the school and felt at home there. All the other schools I got accepted at were just about the same price.
Hopefully I'll get the HPSP, that would make my dreams come true and really lessen the burden. I applied for it back in September, but I'm still waiting to pass the medical pre-screen. Unfortunately no one ever talks about how strict their medical requirements are. We have to pass the same standards as people enlisting for infantry!
If I don't get the HPSP I will be sad, but I am confident that, if I am smart with money after I graduate, I can pay it off and still manage to live a nice lifestyle after a few years. It will still be hard to see upwards of 800K (after interest) go down the toilet though!

When I interviewed, I got the impression that many students had significant support from their families, and the debt was not a large worry.

Those of you accepted, what total percentage of the costs education, living expenses, (entire dental school experience) will you be taking out in loans?

when i interviewed, i got the impression that many students had significant support from their families, and the debt was not a large worry.

Those of you accepted, what total percentage of the costs education, living expenses, (entire dental school experience) will you be taking out in loans?

100%

When I interviewed, I got the impression that many students had significant support from their families, and the debt was not a large worry.

Those of you accepted, what total percentage of the costs education, living expenses, (entire dental school experience) will you be taking out in loans?

100% loans here as well. Family might be able to chip in 10-15% but definitely not the whole boat. I believe the majority there are in the same situation. Didn't really get the impression that most had significant family support but that's not something I asked everyone.

If you look at the cost of attendance at most places, particularly private schools and out of state, the average is about 325K for all four years. That's the cost of dental education these days. Tufts just happens to be at the higher end of the spectrum. I think you'll be okay debt wise as long as you're not partying in Boston every night and living within your means.

If you had a cheaper option, I definitely consider it. But all my other acceptances were at schools around the same price tag so I'll pay the extra amount to experience Boston and Tufts :D

Anyone know of any affordable housing suggestions? They said the majority of people live in the downtown area close to the school, I can't imagine rent being cheaper than 2K in that area :eek:

Anyone know of any affordable housing suggestions? They said the majority of people live in the downtown area close to the school, I can't imagine rent being cheaper than 2K in that area :eek:

I'm looking at some apartments that are ~10min walk to the orange line. Its 1,500 for 2 bedrooms/1bath.

I'm looking at some apartments that are ~10min walk to the orange line. Its 1,500 for 2 bedrooms/1bath.

Duriel, are you looking via craigslist? and what neighborhood(s) specifically?

I'm expecting to pay between 2000 and 2400 for a decent 2 bedroom, nothing fancy or extravagant. That seems to be the going price for "affordable" places near Tufts in Downtown, Beacon Hill or Back Bay.
My brother lives in Mission Hill, about 3.5 miles away, and pays 1400 for a 2br. It's kinda gross though and a good 20min commute, especially in the snow.

Duriel, are you looking via craigslist? and what neighborhood(s) specifically?

padmapper.com and hotpads.com. They aggregate a bunch of websites and you use the map to see where they are. I think if you want to save some money, find something along the orange/red/blue line. Orange is preferable, red and blue are easily transferable to orange. I figure an extra 10-20min commute is worth the price difference. I currently commute an hour to work everyday so I am used to it.

Has anyone heard back that had an interview early February? (2/3/12)

Has anyone heard back that had an interview early February? (2/3/12)

If they keep a strict schedule, similar to when I interviewed, you should check aadsas tomorrow ~12:30 EST. This is based upon pure speculation/guess work though.

If they keep a strict schedule, similar to when I interviewed, you should check aadsas tomorrow ~12:30 EST. This is based upon pure speculation/guess work though.

idk if this helps, but the admissions committee meets every 2 weeks from the week that you interviewed.

idk if this helps, but the admissions committee meets every 2 weeks from the week that you interviewed.

Yep, this would put them to meeting ~2/10/12

So it looks like they probably met today!

:thumbup:.

I was interviewed on 1-31.
I emailed Gillian last wednesday and she said that they were meeting friday 2-10, and that they would be sending out notifications early this week. I have been updating my AADSAS like every 10 mins and still haven't heard anything. IM GOING CRAZY!!! Im just glad nobody else has posted with acceptance notices. at least we're all still in the same boat :-)

Really? They met on on Feb 10th?
My AADSAS status was still "Invited for Interview". I was interviewed on Feb 2nd. :( Did anyone receive any status update?

No status update for me yet. Except Invited for Interview.

I also interviewed 2/2. From what I've read in past posts, it seems that they meet every other Friday but people typically don't get any AADSAS updates until Wed... good luck everyone! :O I know what I'll be doing all day tomorrow...

I also interviewed 2/2. From what I've read in past posts, it seems that they meet every other Friday but people typically don't get any AADSAS updates until Wed... good luck everyone! :O I know what I'll be doing all day tomorrow...

So my speculation was right :D. I refreshed aadsas every 10min on 2/1. It actually updated sometime between 11:30am and 12:30pm.

It took ~11 days after my interview to find out... You'll find out soon after the committee meets... Try not to worry too much and best of luck guys :thumbup:

Anybody else going crazy from the wait? :scared:

Couldn't sleep all night!

Anybody else going crazy from the wait? :scared:

http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/soon-squirrel.jpg

Anyone hear anything yet?

Nope, I got nothing so far. Admissions said that we should be hearing back today...

Nada. This is really distracting me from class... :O

No update yet. Gahhhh. cant stand the wait!

My status stays the same. sighh

Hi all, I interviewEd in February as well. Just called the office and they told me we would find out tomorrow. I will probably still be checking today just in case but just giving everyone a heads up. Good luck everyone!

Hi all, I interviewEd in February as well. Just called the office and they told me we would find out tomorrow. I will probably still be checking today just in case but just giving everyone a heads up. Good luck everyone!
Thanks for letting us know!! Ive been refreshing all day lol

Me too! On my phone and computer :-P

Check your aadsas update, guys!! I got "offer made". My hands are still shaking! Woohooo!

Waitlisted -- my gpa is low and I applied late this year so it's what I expected.

Waitlisted -- my gpa is low and I applied late this year so it's what I expected.

:(

in!!!!! ahhh im soo happy!

Hey, congratulations.
I am accepted, too.
Offer Made. finally..
Wow. Great Night!Ever in my life.

Congratulations to everyone that was accepted today!:clap::clap: Great stuff. Go Jumbos!

Congratulations to everyone that was accepted today!:clap::clap: Great stuff. Go Jumbos!

THANK YOU! See you in September! :soexcited::soexcited:

when did you guys all interview? Do you know how many seats are left?

Check your aadsas update, guys!! I got "offer made". My hands are still shaking! Woohooo!

I finished dinner and refreshed the browser again and saw your message. Thanks! I GOT IN! See everyone in September!

when did you guys all interview? Do you know how many seats are left?

My interview was on 02/02. On that day, they said there were ~80 deposits.
I don't know how many seats are left now.

yay!! offer made!! i thought it was supposed to be tmr so i was pleasantly surprised!! :)

My interview was on 02/02. On that day, they said there were ~80 deposits.
I don't know how many seats are left now.
My interview was on that day too! 2/2/12.
Anyone get asked to come back for a second interview?

HOLY CRAP I CANT BELIEVE IT!!! OFFER MADE!!!! I gotta go celebrate!! See you all in September!!!!!!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::):luck: :luck::luck::luck:

OFFER MADE EARLIER TODAY!!!!!! :soexcited:

I will see you guys in August!

I'm looking at some apartments that are ~10min walk to the orange line. Its 1,500 for 2 bedrooms/1bath.

Is that the line that goes past BU? I just got accepted today and I'm stoked! I'll see you guys in the Fall unless my state school gets around to doing in-state invites...geesh!

Is that the line that goes past BU? I just got accepted today and I'm stoked! I'll see you guys in the Fall unless my state school gets around to doing in-state invites...geesh!

No, it passes Tufts, there is no line that passes BU.

Do you guys know average how many people get interview per day? And any updates for how many seats have taken?

Do you guys know average how many people get interview per day? And any updates for how many seats have taken?

i asked this question earlier today because I have a March interview and apparently 100 or so seats out of 185 are deposited and they interview about 10 people a day. With all the people that got in today though and from the looks of it are going...the seat number is going to decrease :(

do you think if I call them and ask, would they tell me?

Do you guys know average how many people get interview per day? And any updates for how many seats have taken?

Hey, so when I interviewed in late january they said that they had about 75 deposits down, so I did some very rough calculations based on the numbers they gave me.

After my interview they had 2 sets of acceptances, and each set of acceptances covered 2 weeks of interviews. They interview about 16 people per day 3x a week, so that's about 100 people per acceptance wave, accept around 80% of those, so that's about 160 additional acceptances. They said that they expect around a 50% yield, so around 80 of those should place a deposit leaving 75+80=155, so with their numbers, probably around 30 spots left = 60 acceptances approximately.

Don't give up hope! Many people think that tufts is pricey and may elect to go somewhere cheaper. They will definitely tell you at your interview how many spots are open

:meanie:Hey, so when I interviewed in late january they said that they had about 75 deposits down, so I did some very rough calculations based on the numbers they gave me.

After my interview they had 2 sets of acceptances, and each set of acceptances covered 2 weeks of interviews. They interview about 16 people per day 3x a week, so that's about 100 people per acceptance wave, accept around 80% of those, so that's about 160 additional acceptances. They said that they expect around a 50% yield, so around 80 of those should place a deposit leaving 75+80=155, so with their numbers, probably around 30 spots left = 60 acceptances approximately.

Don't give up hope! Many people think that tufts is pricey and may elect to go somewhere cheaper. They will definitely tell you at your interview how many spots are open

I was just wondering how you know they interview three times a week??? So far I've only seen two days a week interviews

:meanie:

I was just wondering how you know they interview three times a week??? So far I've only seen two days a week interviews

I had the choice of Monday Tuesday or wednesday

:meanie:

I was just wondering how you know they interview three times a week??? So far I've only seen two days a week interviews

I was also offered three days a week, Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday. Not sure if they are changing that now.

:meanie:

I was just wondering how you know they interview three times a week??? So far I've only seen two days a week interviews

I was also offered 3 days to interview in a week, so thats how I came up with that number. Again, it was just a rough approximation

hmmm ok I guess they have switched to twice a week now? Well that makes me even more nervous about the next few weeks. I knwo people are interviewing next week but anyone know if tufts is interviewing feb 27th or 28th?

hmmm ok I guess they have switched to twice a week now? Well that makes me even more nervous about the next few weeks. I knwo people are interviewing next week but anyone know if tufts is interviewing feb 27th or 28th?

Yes, there should be interviews both of those days. When I called to schedule my interview, my choice was between Feb. 21, 23, 24, 27, 28, and March 1. I'll be interviewing on Feb. 24th.

Yes, there should be interviews both of those days. When I called to schedule my interview, my choice was between Feb. 21, 23, 24, 27, 28, and March 1. I'll be interviewing on Feb. 24th.

oh jeez this makes me more nervous than before :(

Has anyone been offered/had a second interview? Anything in particular to expect?

Has anyone been offered/had a second interview? Anything in particular to expect?

what on earth is a second interview?:confused: i've never heard of that before.

Congratulations!! Don't forget to join our Facebook page!

Where is the link to the Facebook page? And CONGRATS everyone!

what on earth is a second interview?:confused: i've never heard of that before.
I'm not sure...I was hoping somebody would :(

Where is the link to the Facebook page? And CONGRATS everyone!

http://www.facebook.com/groups/317572294937715/

Hey, do you guys think living in a dorm is better than in apts? It costs 932 per a month. Where do you gonna live?

Hey, do you guys think living in a dorm is better than in apts? It costs 932 per a month. Where do you gonna live?
i think it might be better living in an apt than dorm. more privacy and plus you get your space of course (kitchen, bathroom). i've been searching already and found a studio in malden that i liked but im going back end of june to look around. i found some studios in allston and brighton for about $1000/mon. most ive looked at included heat/hot water. i thought they might show the dorms during the tour but they didnt so im thinking its in bad shape.

eh, I would go with malden if you're interested in a nicer neighborhood and shorter commute. Taking the T from Allston is a PAIN! The only plus to living in allston/brighton is that it's a college "town" and great bars around there. So if you have time to hit the city, it's great. Otherwise, Malden is not bad.The public transit stops around midnight

eh, I would go with malden if you're interested in a nicer neighborhood and shorter commute. Taking the T from Allston is a PAIN! The only plus to living in allston/brighton is that it's a college "town" and great bars around there. So if you have time to hit the city, it's great. Otherwise, Malden is not bad.The public transit stops around midnight
is malden a safe neighborhood? i liked it bc there was a station really close to the apt im looking at. i agree im going to stay away from the noisy areas of town.

is malden a safe neighborhood? i liked it bc there was a station really close to the apt im looking at. i agree im going to stay away from the noisy areas of town.

Yes, very safe! Allston/brighton...not so much. The places I'd stay away from are Dorchester, Roxbury, Roslindale area.

did anyone interview today or yesterday that could tell me how many deposits have been put down? I would really appreciate it :) thank you!

anyone remember when the next round of acceptances are given out? This week?

did anyone interview today or yesterday that could tell me how many deposits have been put down? I would really appreciate it :) thank you!

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Yes, very safe! Allston/brighton...not so much. The places I'd stay away from are Dorchester, Roxbury, Roslindale area.

I lived in Brighton my first year (and in that part of town for the five years previous to dental school) - it's really not bad.

Yes, very safe! Allston/brighton...not so much. The places I'd stay away from are Dorchester, Roxbury, Roslindale area.
thank you for that info!

Offer made on AADSAS today! I interviewed on February 14th...figured it went well.

Only thing is, I already put a deposit down at BU, and BU offered me a scholarship

Offer made on AADSAS today! I interviewed on February 14th...figured it went well.

Only thing is, I already put a deposit down at BU, and BU offered me a scholarship

If it says offer made does that mean acceptance for sure, or wait list/alternate list?!!? Did you receive an e-mail or anything?!

Wow so lucky to get scholarship!!

My aadsas says "offer made" but I haven't received an e-mail..I'm trying to not to celebrate prematurely. Can someone please lmk if you got an email in addition to the aadsas update? does "offer made" really mean acceptance or waitlisted?

For those who got acceptance: see yall's this fall ;) Tufts was my #1 and BU waitlisted me..... GO JUMBOS!

My aadsas says "offer made" but I haven't received an e-mail..I'm trying to not to celebrate prematurely. Can someone please lmk if you got an email in addition to the aadsas update? does "offer made" really mean acceptance or waitlisted?

You're accepted. Congratulations.:) You'll get a packet of information in the mail in a few days. I hope to see you in the fall!

I also interviewed on Feb 14th, but I got waitlisted :(. At least I got into BU, but I'm definitely enrolling myself on the waitlist.

For those who got acceptance: see yall's this fall ;) Tufts was my #1 and BU waitlisted me..... GO JUMBOS!


Congratulations! :clap: I'm surprised you got into Tufts and didn't get into BU. It's always hard to predict how the interview went, though. See you this fall!:thumbup:

I was in the first round of interviews, and I came 2 minutes late into the interview :x I think that killed it for me. I don't mind; I'm glad it happened because I would've been preeeetty upset had I paid the deposit months ago haha.

OFFER MADE! Interviewed 2/21!

OFFER MADE! Interviewed 2/21!

Yeah...me too. Is this right? Haha, I thought they weren't even going to decide until Friday?

Offer made too!! Congrats!! I interviewed Valentine's Day as well

Offer made too!! Congrats!! I interviewed Valentine's Day as well

Me too! Offer made, interviewed valentine's day! :):love: Looks like valentine's day was luck!

Offer made!!!!!!!!! See you all in september

Congratulations to everyone accepted today!:clap: Don't forget to join our class Facebook group.

I look forward to meeting you all this fall. Go Jumbos!

Congratulations! :clap: I'm surprised you got into Tufts and didn't get into BU. It's always hard to predict how the interview went, though. See you this fall!:thumbup:

I also got accepted at Tufts but rejected at BU. Really surprised me, but I'm certainly not going to lose any sleep over it! I'm soooo excited to go to Tufts! I thought I had a solid interview at BU, but thought I messed up my Tufts interview too, lol.

I also got accepted at Tufts but rejected at BU. Really surprised me, but I'm certainly not going to lose any sleep over it! I'm soooo excited to go to Tufts! I thought I had a solid interview at BU, but thought I messed up my Tufts interview too, lol.

:confused: I'm really surprised by that. It's really hard to tell with the interviews, as you can't always read how it went with the person that interviews you. I agree, though, as I definitely wouldn't lose any sleep over it. It turned out for the best. :thumbup: Congratulations on getting into Tufts!:clap: I think we're going to have a great class. As I've said, don't forget to join our class facebook group.

:confused: I'm really surprised by that. It's really hard to tell with the interviews, as you can't always read how it went with the person that interviews you. I agree, though, as I definitely wouldn't lose any sleep over it. It turned out for the best. :thumbup: Congratulations on getting into Tufts!:clap: I think we're going to have a great class. As I've said, don't forget to join our class facebook group.

I requested to join the group yesterday but haven't gotten response yet. Just letting you know! I'm not sure who is in charge of it. :D

Hey everyone congrats on the acceptances. I was waitlisted on 2/23. I am waitlisted at Columbia also. I know that Colubmia aften puts applicants on the waitlist until they have a large group and then reviews them all including the poeple who recently interviewed, I was just wondering if Tufts was similar? Is it a ranked list? My interviewer literally knew nothing about me so it was hard to have a real conversation about him aside from telling him about myself. He also had no answers to any of the questions I asked. It was not a bad interview, but he did not ask any questions about my application or history, I tried to slip some of this stuff in there but apparently I was unsuccessful. I just wonder how an interview like that affects someones chances? I cant imagine him having much to say to the adcom.

Hey everyone congrats on the acceptances. I was waitlisted on 2/23. I am waitlisted at Columbia also. I know that Colubmia aften puts applicants on the waitlist until they have a large group and then reviews them all including the poeple who recently interviewed, I was just wondering if Tufts was similar? Is it a ranked list? My interviewer literally knew nothing about me so it was hard to have a real conversation about him aside from telling him about myself. He also had no answers to any of the questions I asked. It was not a bad interview, but he did not ask any questions about my application or history, I tried to slip some of this stuff in there but apparently I was unsuccessful. I just wonder how an interview like that affects someones chances? I cant imagine him having much to say to the adcom.

I was told that Tufts does not rank their list. When it comes time to choose people from waitlist, they re-review everything of everyone. Good luck!! :thumbup:

So my AADSAS page says "offer made" for Tufts and I have received a background check email, but I haven't gotten any official correspondence from Tufts. Has anyone else received an official email from Tufts? With the "offer made" that means I'm accepted, right?

You're accepted! You won't get any official email from Tufts. I got the official packet in the mail about 5 days after my AADSAS status update, so don't get worried if you it takes awhile.

I got offer made yesterday too!! When I first saw it I wasn't sure if it was an acceptance or if I was possibly waitlisted, and I was worried to jump the gun on celebrating haha but now I'm soooooooo happy!!!! :D Congrats everyone who got accepted!! See you in the fall!!!

OFFER MADE on AADSAS!!! Interviewed on 2/21 and thought we'd be waiting till Monday.

I'm deciding between Tufts and my state school now.

I was told that Tufts does not rank their list. When it comes time to choose people from waitlist, they re-review everything of everyone. Good luck!! :thumbup:

This is correct - everyone on the waitlist will get a fair shake.

Congratulations pearlywhites32 and ALffreyDO!:highfive: Go Jumbos!

Can someone give me some feedback on locations to look for a house to rent? I'm moving from Oregon with my wife and two little ones so we are hoping to rent a house instead of an apartment. We will downsize to one car so I'm trying to find a nice family-friendly area that is near the subway/ transit lines so I can commute in. We are hoping to be within 20 minutes of downtown. Any thoughts or ideas? Thanks!

Can someone give me some feedback on locations to look for a house to rent? I'm moving from Oregon with my wife and two little ones so we are hoping to rent a house instead of an apartment. We will downsize to one car so I'm trying to find a nice family-friendly area that is near the subway/ transit lines so I can commute in. We are hoping to be within 20 minutes of downtown. Any thoughts or ideas? Thanks!

Sounds like somewhere in Malden off the orange line might fit your bill.

Generally along the orange line is solid.

Can someone give me some feedback on locations to look for a house to rent? I'm moving from Oregon with my wife and two little ones so we are hoping to rent a house instead of an apartment. We will downsize to one car so I'm trying to find a nice family-friendly area that is near the subway/ transit lines so I can commute in. We are hoping to be within 20 minutes of downtown. Any thoughts or ideas? Thanks!

Allston/Brighton perhaps, although there are a few isolated rough areas. Beware that most homes in the area are pretty old and renting a house will be fairly expensive.

anyone have any suggestions on apartments?

anyone have any suggestions on apartments?

A lot of people live at the Metropolitan which is next door to the school - however it is pricey and usually you'll need to split between 2-3 people. There's also the Archstone which is even pricier.

Aside from that, the area around the school is rife with apartments - many of them are quite seedy.

I requested to join the group yesterday but haven't gotten response yet. Just letting you know! I'm not sure who is in charge of it. :D


Same - requested to join Thursday, but still no response!

Just mailed in my deposit and forms! Looking forward to this fall! I also requested to join the facebook group but still havent heard anything.

Just mailed in my deposit and forms! Looking forward to this fall! I also requested to join the facebook group but still havent heard anything.

Congratulations! :woot::claps::soexcited:

About the facebook group, just give it a little time. The administrator of the group is not on her facebook a ton and tends to accept people in large bunches. I waited about a week to get into the group. If anyone doesn't want to wait, feel free to pm me. I may be able to add you on facebook and then invite you. Unless you're an administrator, I believe you can only invite in facebook friends. I'm not sure, as I haven't invited anyone in yet. I'd be willing to give a try, though, if anyone is desperate to try to get in there to start looking for a roommate/living suggestions/etc....:thumbup:

Go Jumbos!

Thanks omnipoDent!! I'm so excited for the fall!!! Go Jumbos!! :)

Congratulations! :woot::claps::soexcited:

About the facebook group, just give it a little time. The administrator of the group is not on her facebook a ton and tends to accept people in large bunches. I waited about a week to get into the group. If anyone doesn't want to wait, feel free to pm me. I may be able to add you on facebook and then invite you. Unless you're an administrator, I believe you can only invite in facebook friends. I'm not sure, as I haven't invited anyone in yet. I'd be willing to give a try, though, if anyone is desperate to try to get in there to start looking for a roommate/living suggestions/etc....:thumbup:

Go Jumbos!


Sent you an PM. Yes, I am that desperate. Lol. :laugh:

Is is just me or do Tufts give too little time for submitting everything? I just sent my Certification of Disciplinary Form to my school and according to my school website, it might take a couple weeks to get it sent to tufts. :(

Sent you an PM. Yes, I am that desperate. Lol. :laugh:

Is is just me or do Tufts give too little time for submitting everything? I just sent my Certification of Disciplinary Form to my school and according to my school website, it might take a couple weeks to get it sent to tufts. :(

Yes! There is barely enough time to get all things turned in. I am mailing in my packet with my payment today, then having my school fill out my Disciplinary Form today. Hope they complete it PRONTO.

Ok, so it worked for me to add people. If you want to be added to the class facebook group, feel free to pm me. Just include your name so I can send you a friend request, as I have to be friends with the person in order to add them to the group as a non administrator. :thumbup:

Ok, so it worked for me to add people. If you want to be added to the class facebook group, feel free to pm me. Just include your name so I can send you a friend request, as I have to be friends with the person in order to add them to the group as a non administrator. :thumbup:

PMed

I sent my disciplinary history form to my school, and they said it would take 4 weeks to respond. Anyway, I called Tufts and they said to just put in a note in that it would be late.

Does anyone else need like 4 or 5 vaccines? I can't believe how crazy the requirements are! I've always kept mine up to date for high school, college, etc, and I'm still missing a bunch!

This may be a silly question, but do I need a car? Is it ideal to have a car in Boston? Even if I don't plan on driving to school every day, is it beneficial to have one? I've never driven in a big city before, so I'm not sure if I even need one or if I can just use public transportation? What do the majority of out-of-state students tend to do?

Does anyone else need like 4 or 5 vaccines? I can't believe how crazy the requirements are! I've always kept mine up to date for high school, college, etc, and I'm still missing a bunch!
yea i got 5 immunizations in one day and i need to go back for second doses.

This may be a silly question, but do I need a car? Is it ideal to have a car in Boston? Even if I don't plan on driving to school every day, is it beneficial to have one? I've never driven in a big city before, so I'm not sure if I even need one or if I can just use public transportation? What do the majority of out-of-state students tend to do?

A majority of my class did not have a car. Subway or walking will be your main modes of transportation. Having a car is certainly convenient at times, but not a necessity.

A majority of my class did not have a car. Subway or walking will be your main modes of transportation. Having a car is certainly convenient at times, but not a necessity.

This was pretty much the case with my class as well. I was an exception as I lived in Brighton for most of the first year and then Watertown through the rest of my time at Tufts, and I had a car. I loved having a car but I also needed one because most of my outside-school activities (including some of my part time jobs) required a vehicle to get to.

The vast majority of the class lived within two miles of the school near public transport or within walking distance.

Can someone give me some feedback on locations to look for a house to rent? I'm moving from Oregon with my wife and two little ones so we are hoping to rent a house instead of an apartment. We will downsize to one car so I'm trying to find a nice family-friendly area that is near the subway/ transit lines so I can commute in. We are hoping to be within 20 minutes of downtown. Any thoughts or ideas? Thanks!

Malden is a good/ cheap place to live that you will be able to get to tufts in 20mins.
From malden, you can take the subway and it takes you to the stop called Tufts Medical Center and you'll be right at school.

If you would like to live in a home that is divided into two, (2 or bdrm apts). You can certainly find something for less than 1,200/mo.
The area is a more family area in Malden.

This may be a silly question, but do I need a car? Is it ideal to have a car in Boston? Even if I don't plan on driving to school every day, is it beneficial to have one? I've never driven in a big city before, so I'm not sure if I even need one or if I can just use public transportation? What do the majority of out-of-state students tend to do?

Yo do not need a car in boston. The public transportation is one of the best here. Since the city is not too big and they have a lot of pub trans, you can get where you need no hassle.

I think most OSS don't.

Really wanted to stay in Boston and really wanted to go to Tufts dental; here is my story:

Got accepted to BU Dec 1 (very happy then since at least I have a school to go to in Boston) but still waiting on Tufts for a interview... since u only have a month to secure a spot, I submitted a 3000 deposit to BU towards the end of december. On the SAME DAY a few days later when BU sends me a confirmation email, I got a interview invite from Tufts.

Got accepted to Tufts a week after the interview and definitely going Tufts!

Spent about another week thinking what I could of done with an extra 3 grand...

At least I got a pretty nice water bottle from BU...:o

PS: The T is great.. just cover your ears when u step off...

Really wanted to stay in Boston and really wanted to go to Tufts dental; here is my story:

Got accepted to BU Dec 1 (very happy then since at least I have a school to go to in Boston) but still waiting on Tufts for a interview... since u only have a month to secure a spot, I submitted a 3000 deposit to BU towards the end of december. On the SAME DAY a few days later when BU sends me a confirmation email, I got a interview invite from Tufts.

Got accepted to Tufts a week after the interview and definitely going Tufts!

Spent about another week thinking what I could of done with an extra 3 grand...

At least I got a pretty nice water bottle from BU...:o

PS: The T is great.. just cover your ears when u step off...

Ha, well it's good you got a water bottle out of it. I never went to BU, but they gave us a nice water bottle up at the Michigan interview. Anyway, it sucks about the 3 grand, but you made the right choice.

Congratulations on getting accepted! :clap:

Wow to lose that three grand! It is a lot of MONEY.

Does anyone know if Tufts will send out emails to let us know that they receive our deposits?

I sent admissions an email asking if they got it and they sent one back a couple hours later saying they did. They are really on top of their stuff and should be able to give you a response soon if you ask them.

Does anyone know if Tufts will send out emails to let us know that they receive our deposits?

I got a letter in the mail

Thanks guys! I received an email from Danielle saying that they received my deposit :)

Does anyone know when the first day of classes/orientation is? Or atleast a ballpark date? I'm assuming end of August, but I haven't found anything on their website with this info.

http://dental.tufts.edu/docs/academic_calendar.pdf

Expect orientation to be the last week of August...

It stinks that orientation is the last week of August but most leases start on sept 1st

I know! I can't believe they do that to us. Finding an apartment in Boston seems hard enough as it is, it will be even harder to get one starting August 1st.
Luckily my brother lives in Boston, so I'll probably live on his couch for about a week. Then I'll have to move in, unpack, etc while classes are going on. At least I have a place to stay if I need one tho.

I know! I can't believe they do that to us. Finding an apartment in Boston seems hard enough as it is, it will be even harder to get one starting August 1st.
Luckily my brother lives in Boston, so I'll probably live on his couch for about a week. Then I'll have to move in, unpack, etc while classes are going on. At least I have a place to stay if I need one tho.

You are indeed lucky. It's going to take some planning, but I'm sure well be able to figure something out. I wonder if there are any leases that start mid August.

I know! I can't believe they do that to us. Finding an apartment in Boston seems hard enough as it is, it will be even harder to get one starting August 1st.
Luckily my brother lives in Boston, so I'll probably live on his couch for about a week. Then I'll have to move in, unpack, etc while classes are going on. At least I have a place to stay if I need one tho.

The challenge of finding housing for a week will quickly pale to the challenge of dental school. Consider it a warm-up...

You are indeed lucky. It's going to take some planning, but I'm sure well be able to figure something out. I wonder if there are any leases that start mid August.
ive been looking already and have not found a lease that starts in august. ive only found things for sept. finding a place is going to be a headache for sure. admissions said to come around mid-end of june to look for a place.

ive been looking already and have not found a lease that starts in august. ive only found things for sept. finding a place is going to be a headache for sure. admissions said to come around mid-end of june to look for a place.

Worse comes to worse, we can get people to pair up and share a hotel room for a few days.

I actually think staying at a hotel for a couple days will be cheaper than paying one month rent. Just my two cents......:T

Can somebody who is familiar with the Boston area please rank the following locations from most safe to least safe? Thank you!

1. Back Bay
2. Bay Village
3. Beacon Hill
4. Midtown
5. North End
6. South Boston
7. South End
8. Waterfront
9. Charlestwon

Ha, well it's good you got a water bottle out of it. I never went to BU, but they gave us a nice water bottle up at the Michigan interview. Anyway, it sucks about the 3 grand, but you made the right choice.

Congratulations on getting accepted! :clap:

I wasted 3k on a BU deposit as well

Congrats guys! Welcome to Tufts

Can someone give me some feedback on locations to look for a house to rent? I'm moving from Oregon with my wife and two little ones so we are hoping to rent a house instead of an apartment. We will downsize to one car so I'm trying to find a nice family-friendly area that is near the subway/ transit lines so I can commute in. We are hoping to be within 20 minutes of downtown. Any thoughts or ideas? Thanks!

I live north of Tufts in Revere with my wife. 2 other first years that are married live there as well as well as 5 second years, 4 third years and 2 fourth years. Most of them have kids. Most 1st and 2nd years aren't married or have children that go to Tufts so they live in downtown. We have enjoyed living at our complex. It is about a 30 minute commute. A bus comes straight to the complex and takes to you the Haymarket station on the orange line, (about 4 stops away from Tufts)

We don't live in a house though, its just a big apartment complex with amenities. So if you're interested you can check out their site.

http://www.alterraoverlook.com/

I wasted 3k on a BU deposit as well

Wow! At least I'm not alone...

So I plan on withdrawing my spot from BU sometimes this week, does anyone have an

idea how to do that? Do I just call the school and say I want to withdraw my app (like for

interview invites) or do I have to like write a letter?

Thanks!

Can somebody who is familiar with the Boston area please rank the following locations from most safe to least safe? Thank you!

1. Back Bay
2. Bay Village
3. Beacon Hill
4. Midtown
5. North End
6. South Boston
7. South End
8. Waterfront
9. Charlestwon

Not an easy question, but I would rate it like this:

Be cautious: Charlestown, South Boston, (Parts of the) South End

Pretty Safe: Bay Village, Back Bay, Midtown, North End

Quite Safe: Beacon Hill, Waterfront

Nonetheless, it's a city. You may get killed in Beacon Hill, but you could also never be bothered in Southie. It's unpredictable, so just be smart. I would say that in any of these places, people who mind their own business usually don't run into trouble.

I have a few questions about housing. Hopefully someone can answer.

1. Is it possible to get a August 1st or mid August lease? Everything seems to start Sept 1st. I really want to move in a few weeks early so that I can get settled before school starts.
2. If I lived in Back Bay more towards the Hynes Convention Center Stop. Do you think that's too far to walk? I think it would be a 30 minute walk. I want to be able to walk to school.

Wow! At least I'm not alone...

So I plan on withdrawing my spot from BU sometimes this week, does anyone have an

idea how to do that? Do I just call the school and say I want to withdraw my app (like for

interview invites) or do I have to like write a letter?

Thanks!

Almost all the schools prefer something in writing; an email should suffice. Give them a call when in doubt. You're welcome.

I have a few questions about housing. Hopefully someone can answer.

1. Is it possible to get a August 1st or mid August lease? Everything seems to start Sept 1st. I really want to move in a few weeks early so that I can get settled before school starts.
2. If I lived in Back Bay more towards the Hynes Convention Center Stop. Do you think that's too far to walk? I think it would be a 30 minute walk. I want to be able to walk to school.


Can you do that when it's 15F with wind chill making it 0F?

can you do that when it's 15f with wind chill making it 0f?

+1

I live north of Tufts in Revere with my wife. 2 other first years that are married live there as well as well as 5 second years, 4 third years and 2 fourth years. Most of them have kids. Most 1st and 2nd years aren't married or have children that go to Tufts so they live in downtown. We have enjoyed living at our complex. It is about a 30 minute commute. A bus comes straight to the complex and takes to you the Haymarket station on the orange line, (about 4 stops away from Tufts)

We don't live in a house though, its just a big apartment complex with amenities. So if you're interested you can check out their site.

http://www.alterraoverlook.com/

Thank you for sharing this! That complex looks really nice. I wish they had 3 bedroom units! Dang it.

Does anyone who is a current student know of another good complex that is really close to transportation that offers 3 bedrooms for under $1800? Thanks!

Can you do that when it's 15F with wind chill making it 0F?

What would you say the max distance is for walking? I guess I could walk during the warmer days and take the T when its cold.

I'd say about 1.5 miles would be max walking distance. I feel like it takes forever to walk in a city, since you're always stopping to cross the street. Any farther and you're gonna spend well over an hour a day just walking to and from class. Try google maps and look at walking directions and see how long it takes.

I'd say about 1.5 miles would be max walking distance. I feel like it takes forever to walk in a city, since you're always stopping to cross the street. Any farther and you're gonna spend well over an hour a day just walking to and from class. Try google maps and look at walking directions and see how long it takes.

Not playing devil's advocate, but my interviewer said he walked 2 miles to school every day (from South Boston), even in the winter, and he actually considered it his personal time, and his favorite part of the day. It wouldn't be my cup of tea, but it is one extreme, and clearly very feasible.

welp I forgot to send my deposit and stuff certified so I hope everything is ok

Anyone know how many deposits are down?

Does anyone know when we find out about decisions?

Does anyone know when we find out about decisions?

They came out today. Wait-listed.

They came out today. Wait-listed.

Wow, I'm sorry. I know how well prepared you were for the interview. How do you think it went? I'm sure you're disappointed, but you may still get accepted.:thumbup: It's not over yet.

I just turned down an acceptance, hope that helps one of you

They came out today. Wait-listed.

Did you get an email or was "wait-listed" posted on AADSAS?

Does anyone know of scholarships for URM?

Wait listed

I was waitlisted today. So what happens now? Do I wait for a letter in the mail?

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I was waitlisted as well, but only know this because my AADSAS was updated. Did you get a letter in the mail or e-mail?

I have not yet received any formal notification, except for the online update.

You receive a packet in the mail that has all the information for the wait list.

I have not yet received any formal notification, except for the online update.

Chin up buddy. You'll get in somewhere whether it be now or next year. What are your plans going forward?

Waitlisted as well. Sweet.

For the waitlist, how am I supposed to get them the academic discipline form by march 29? Do they have to have it by then or does it have to be submitted to my undergrad school by then?

Thanks! I am not sure yet, but I will definitely reapply!

When is the second deposit due?

When is the second deposit due?

April 13

Does anyone know how many spots are filled / still available?

Hardest email I have ever written but I just withdrew. Hopefully my spot makes someone very happy this week. Good luck guys! :)

Hardest email I have ever written but I just withdrew. Hopefully my spot makes someone very happy this week. Good luck guys! :)

Ditto

What's the word? Any news

Does anyone if the school has its own gym for students? I know that there is a YMCA adjacent to the school, and a Planet Fitness about 0.7 miles away near Govt. Center. Please advice :cool:.

Does anyone if the school has its own gym for students? I know that there is a YMCA adjacent to the school, and a Planet Fitness about 0.7 miles away near Govt. Center. Please advice :cool:.

I remembered them showing us a gym in the building undergound. Otherwise there is a

LA sports club (very high end gym with heated pool) near Tufts dental and a Boston

Sports Club alittle bit futher from Tufts dental

Hope this helps!

I didn't know there were that many options to choose from, but this really helps. Thank you!

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They usually work a good deal with the YMCA, or you have the mini-gym in the basement of Sackler. Posner Hall residents also have a gym.

They usually work a good deal with the YMCA, or you have the mini-gym in the basement of Sackler. Posner Hall residents also have a gym.
:thumbup:

Recently sent in my second deposit to Tufts but today just got a call that I am accepted to Western University. Now I've got a decision to make because I'm in Oregon and Western would be a whole lot closer to family...but I know Tufts is a great school. Geesh...this is my fourth year of applying and now I have to choose! Who would have though?:)

Recently sent in my second deposit to Tufts but today just got a call that I am accepted to Western University. Now I've got a decision to make because I'm in Oregon and Western would be a whole lot closer to family...but I know Tufts is a great school. Geesh...this is my fourth year of applying and now I have to choose! Who would have though?:)

wow! that's such an incredible story...really puts into perspective the idea that you never know what may happen.

Just as an opinion b/c I got into Western and BU and chose Western I would say Pomona is a much nicer area to be with family. I noticed in your pre-dents profile that you have kids and I think Boston is a much harder city to raise children in. Pomona is a nice very quaint and safe area and Western is an amazing school! I know Tufts has an excellent curriculum but at the expense of distance from family plus all those flights and the hassle of moving so far away I would just stay close. Best of luck in your decision and hopefully I see you at Western next year! :)

wow! that's such an incredible story...really puts into perspective the idea that you never know what may happen.

Just as an opinion b/c I got into Western and BU and chose Western I would say Pomona is a much nicer area to be with family. I noticed in your pre-dents profile that you have kids and I think Boston is a much harder city to raise children in. Pomona is a nice very quaint and safe area and Western is an amazing school! I know Tufts has an excellent curriculum but at the expense of distance from family plus all those flights and the hassle of moving so far away I would just stay close. Best of luck in your decision and hopefully I see you at Western next year! :)

Thanks! I do appreciate any opinions or thoughts on the matter. I do have two little ones and we have been dreading the idea of moving cross country. How long have you lived in Pamona? You are the first person who referred to it as a safe area. It seems everyone else calls it the "ghetto" and that we should look in Ontario instead?

Good luck with your decision!

Thanks! I do appreciate any opinions or thoughts on the matter. I do have two little ones and we have been dreading the idea of moving cross country. How long have you lived in Pamona? You are the first person who referred to it as a safe area. It seems everyone else calls it the "ghetto" and that we should look in Ontario instead?

I myself have never lived in Pomona but I am from Socal and know the area fairly well. When I visted Boston it wasn't necessarily the safest environment, pretty big city and while public transportation is great I don't knwo how often you would frequent that with two children. Pomona has its good and bad areas but so does every city. Ontario is definetely a nicer area and fairly close to the school. Its really a pictersque place and absolutely a Cali-feel if you are into that I also think the weather would be to your benefit

When I decided I really wanted to stay near family. The dental school process is hard enough let alone treading across the country. If you were going alone I would then say maybe Boston but since you have a family then in my honest opinion Pomona is the better choice.

Best of luck in your decision and keep us posted on what you decide!

Recently sent in my second deposit to Tufts but today just got a call that I am accepted to Western University. Now I've got a decision to make because I'm in Oregon and Western would be a whole lot closer to family...but I know Tufts is a great school. Geesh...this is my fourth year of applying and now I have to choose! Who would have though?:)

tcn79, congratulations on your acceptances. :thumbup:

I thought I'd add my two cents.

First, from what I've read about Boston, it seems to be a great city to raise a family. I'd bet that Pomona is the same way. While neither drhygiene nor I have ever lived there, I’m assuming he’s right that Pomona has its good and bad areas. I have been up to Boston since the interview and my acceptance. It’s a big city, so there are going to be bad areas, but I found most of Boston to be very nice and safe. Family friends that we have in Boston love it, and I think all of the amazing universities being in the Boston area really add a lot of culture to the city. You're hopefully moving and going to dental school, though, in hopes of getting the best dental training. I think considering location is important, but I believe a more important consideration should be the program.

I want to be honest and say I have never seen Western or the Pomona area. Not to be in any way "look at me, look at me", but rather to give some kind of limited credibility to my opinion, I received 10 interview offers, attended 9, Tufts was the fifth school where I was accepted, and I withdrew from the rest upon my acceptance. From what I've seen during interview days and tours I've taken myself, and from the discussions I’ve had with different people in the dental profession, I believe Tufts offers some of the best clinical preparation and has one of the best facilities in the country. I also believe the faculty at Tufts, those I met at least, are very good. I wouldn’t be going there if I didn’t. I did not meet enough faculties at other schools, though, that I feel I can give a fair comparison of where Tufts ranks. The school you choose, though, is where you will be spending a large part of your time the next four years, and it will lead and shape you for your future career as a dental professional.

Building on that, I believe there's a benefit to going to a well-established school nationally with a strong alumni network for after you graduate. Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, while obviously holding a different name initially, has been around in some form since 1868. Western has yet to graduate their first class. While I understand that some people would like that opportunity to possibly shape the direction of a new program, personally I think, if possible, it’s ideal to go somewhere that has already proven able to produce top dentists.

Obviously, I’ve chosen Tufts. I want to have our class be as strong as possible, as I think that will help all of us be better. Drhygiene also had made his choice to attend Western, so he obviously hopes you attend there. I bet that Western also has a lot to offer.

Tcn79, sorry for the novel. I've just followed your situation along the way. Now, if you hear from OHSU, I think that’s a much different discussion. By the way, I’m not saying that I believe Western is a bad school. I’m simply trying to highlight the points of Tufts that I think help it to stand out from many other schools. I'd like to point out that I have told people in other situations that certain school comparisons (including those involving Tufts) are not no-brainers. I've even told people when I believed another school was a better option for them than Tufts, but I believe in this is comparison Tufts is definitely the better choice. In the end, though, the best choice is the one you believe best fits you and your family. Best of luck with your decision.

You should be hired as a senior recruiter for Tufts, omnipoDent :)

So which schools did you interview with, if you don't mind my asking?

You should be hired as a senior recruiter for Tufts, omnipoDent :)

So which schools did you interview with, if you don't mind my asking?

Ha, thanks, woolloo.

I will send you a pm with the information about the schools where I interviewed.

tcn79, congratulations on your acceptances. :thumbup:

I thought I'd add my two cents.

First, from what I've read about Boston, it seems to be a great city to raise a family. I'd bet that Pomona is the same way. While neither drhygiene nor I have ever lived there, I’m assuming he’s right that Pomona has its good and bad areas. I have been up to Boston since the interview and my acceptance. It’s a big city, so there are going to be bad areas, but I found most of Boston to be very nice and safe. Family friends that we have in Boston love it, and I think all of the amazing universities being in the Boston area really add a lot of culture to the city. You're hopefully moving and going to dental school, though, in hopes of getting the best dental training. I think considering location is important, but I believe a more important consideration should be the program.

I want to be honest and say I have never seen Western or the Pomona area. Not to be in any way "look at me, look at me", but rather to give some kind of limited credibility to my opinion, I received 10 interview offers, attended 9, Tufts was the fifth school where I was accepted, and I withdrew from the rest upon my acceptance. From what I've seen during interview days and tours I've taken myself, and from the discussions I’ve had with different people in the dental profession, I believe Tufts offers some of the best clinical preparation and has one of the best facilities in the country. I also believe the faculty at Tufts, those I met at least, are very good. I wouldn’t be going there if I didn’t. I did not meet enough faculties at other schools, though, that I feel I can give a fair comparison of where Tufts ranks. The school you choose, though, is where you will be spending a large part of your time the next four years, and it will lead and shape you for your future career as a dental professional.

Building on that, I believe there's a benefit to going to a well-established school nationally with a strong alumni network for after you graduate. Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, while obviously holding a different name initially, has been around in some form since 1868. Western has yet to graduate their first class. While I understand that some people would like that opportunity to possibly shape the direction of a new program, personally I think, if possible, it’s ideal to go somewhere that has already proven able to produce top dentists.

Obviously, I’ve chosen Tufts. I want to have our class be as strong as possible, as I think that will help all of us be better. Drhygiene also had made his choice to attend Western, so he obviously hopes you attend there. I bet that Western also has a lot to offer.

Tcn79, sorry for the novel. I've just followed your situation along the way. Now, if you hear from OHSU, I think that’s a much different discussion. By the way, I’m not saying that I believe Western is a bad school. I’m simply trying to highlight the points of Tufts that I think help it to stand out from many other schools. I'd like to point out that I have told people in other situations that certain school comparisons (including those involving Tufts) are not no-brainers. I've even told people when I believed another school was a better option for them than Tufts, but I believe in this is comparison Tufts is definitely the better choice. In the end, though, the best choice is the one you believe best fits you and your family. Best of luck with your decision.

I generally agree with omnipodent however the reason I suggest Western>Tufts in this instance is because tcn79 has children and I think it would be easier for him to stay closer to home. Furthermore, I think its a big move and his kids will grow up and possibly it'd be easier to just study at Western--which is still a pretty reputable school although its in its beginning stages--and once he graduates he would be able to be closer to family etc without the hassles of another "big move". That's just my opinion.

Tufts is an incredible institution but ultimately each dental school offers each applicant something different. Western has an amazing clinical program as well with lots of opportunities in the greater Southern California area and since tcn79 is from Oregon and mentioned having family in CA I think this is highly favorable. I don't think reputation of a dental school is more important than other factors and while the training at Tufts is superb other dental schools provide much of the same. Dental schools are all held to the same standard and all are truly amazing schools...other factors like location, cost and possibly specialty placement are more important factors.

Along those lines, Tufts is also quite pricey if I remember and with kids this may not be the best route for tcn79, either way I'm sure he is talking to his wife and family and making a decision. I am not trying to sway him in any way but more listing my opinion for anyone else at present or in the future who may be in a similar situation. Best of luck to you omnipodent and tcn79 either way we are lifelong colleagues in an excellent field :)

The tuition for Western and Tufts is about the same. I'm familiar with both SoCal and Boston, and I feel like drhygiene and oimnipoDent bring up good points but they're also very biased. Both cities I'm sure are fine to raise a family in. I wouldn't say Pomona is an exceptionally safe city but Boston also has its good an bad parts. It definitely would be more difficult and more expensive to move cross country. I think in any California city you would do much more driving compared to in Boston where there isn't much parking, but better public transportation. It was a huge change for me to move here to the East Coast and it takes a while to get used to. I do love the area and I think that you could find a place that would be comfortable for your family. Remember that you could live in the suburbs around Boston, it doesn't have to be in the city. The main factors that I think it comes down to is ease of moving/time spent traveling back and forth and which school you prefer. I will say that the 6 hr flight cross country gets old quick.

I generally agree with omnipodent however the reason I suggest Western>Tufts in this instance is because tcn79 has children and I think it would be easier for him to stay closer to home. Furthermore, I think its a big move and his kids will grow up and possibly it'd be easier to just study at Western--which is still a pretty reputable school although its in its beginning stages--and once he graduates he would be able to be closer to family etc without the hassles of another "big move". That's just my opinion.

Tufts is an incredible institution but ultimately each dental school offers each applicant something different. Western has an amazing clinical program as well with lots of opportunities in the greater Southern California area and since tcn79 is from Oregon and mentioned having family in CA I think this is highly favorable. I don't think reputation of a dental school is more important than other factors and while the training at Tufts is superb other dental schools provide much of the same. Dental schools are all held to the same standard and all are truly amazing schools...other factors like location, cost and possibly specialty placement are more important factors.

Along those lines, Tufts is also quite pricey if I remember and with kids this may not be the best route for tcn79, either way I'm sure he is talking to his wife and family and making a decision. I am not trying to sway him in any way but more listing my opinion for anyone else at present or in the future who may be in a similar situation. Best of luck to you omnipodent and tcn79 either way we are lifelong colleagues in an excellent field :)

Obviously, we disagree on some of the points, but I understand that not everyone is going to share the same opinion. I think it's good to see both sides, though. I did want to point out that the total costs are basically identical. That was the reason I did not mention costs.

Western total estimated cost: $373,690

http://www.westernu.edu/financial-budgets-dentistry

Tufts total estimated cost: $377,598

http://dental.tufts.edu/1206352803734/TUSDM-Page-dental2w_1186496760474.html

Obviously, we disagree on some of the points, but I understand that not everyone is going to share the same opinion. I think it's good to see both sides, though. I did want to point out that the total costs are basically identical. That was the reason I did not mention costs.

Western total estimated cost: $373,690

http://www.westernu.edu/financial-budgets-dentistry

Tufts total estimated cost: $377,598

http://dental.tufts.edu/1206352803734/TUSDM-Page-dental2w_1186496760474.html

hmmm omnipodent I stand corrected. touche! I thought Tufts was somewhere in the mid-$400,000 range, but they appear to both be very similar. Nonetheless, I wish tcn79 the best of luck with his decision and whatever he deems right for himself! Thanks for the enlightening evidence :)

Wow! Who knew I'd create such a debate? J/k. Honestly though, I really appreciate any and all opinions. I think both Omnipodent and Drhygiene make excellent points. We're still talking and trying to decide but I think we're leaning towards Western, not just because of location and being near family. :) I really felt like they have an excellent program and one that I will succeed in.

But really, thank you guys so much. It's very humbling that I've never met any of you and you have taken the time to share your opinions and pour your hearts out over the matter. This could be one of the most important decisions I make in life and it really means a lot to have you guys put so much effort into helping us make the best decision for our family.

It's certainly going to be hard to give up a seat at Tufts!

Wow! Who knew I'd create such a debate? J/k. Honestly though, I really appreciate any and all opinions. I think both Omnipodent and Drhygiene make excellent points. We're still talking and trying to decide but I think we're leaning towards Western, not just because of location and being near family. :) I really felt like they have an excellent program and one that I will succeed in.

But really, thank you guys so much. It's very humbling that I've never met any of you and you have taken the time to share your opinions and pour your hearts out over the matter. This could be one of the most important decisions I make in life and it really means a lot to have you guys put so much effort into helping us make the best decision for our family.

It's certainly going to be hard to give up a seat at Tufts!

tcn79, no need to thank you! just trying to help a future colleague out! I wish you the best of luck and if you do choose Western I look forward to seeing you in the fall! :)

Just to throw a wrench into the works, the city of Boston around the downtown area where the school is located is not exactly the best place to raise a family. Saying that Boston is a good place to raise a family is like saying NYC is a nice place to raise a family. Most people in my class lived further out in the suburbs around Boston and commuted into town to go to school. Downtown city life is pretty hectic and with all the hustle and bustle, I wouldn't want my family there. Don't get me wrong, Boston is a great city. I plan on moving back one day. I would just rather live in the burbs and commute in for work/play.

A spot just opened up..

I withdrew my acceptance today since I got into my state school. Its a shame though because I was looking forward to living in Boston.

Any movement? Has anyone been accepted off of the wait list?

As soon as all my paperwork gets processed and completed by Western, I'll be withdrawing my seat so I'll be sure to let you all know when that happens. Good luck to those waiting to get in! I'm sure Tufts is an amazing school. :)

Withdrew my seat this morning. Good luck to everyone!

Anyone know of an individual health insurance plan that is cheaper than what the school offers? I think its 3 grand for the school year.

I had been wondering the same thing, so I went shopping around for cheaper MA health insurance last week. It seems like most other plans out there start at about $250-300/month. It's insane! It's like triple of where I currently live!
So I guess in the end its about equal to the school's plan.

I had been wondering the same thing, so I went shopping around for cheaper MA health insurance last week. It seems like most other plans out there start at about $250-300/month. It's insane! It's like triple of where I currently live!
So I guess in the end its about equal to the school's plan.

Not sure if anyone else has dependents, but they're included in the tufts plan as well, which is HUGE. Most schools only cover the student and then all family members have to get their own individual plan, which ends up being ridiculously expensive.

There's definitely a convenience factor if you stick with the school insurance as well. It makes it easier just to pop into the clinic and sometimes they have other perks for dental students. At my school, you are allowed 4 free visits to the chiropractor (ie, free hour long back massages) each year and PT sessions for anything else. Ergonomics is big in d-school and they cover you in every foreseeable way. Basically, even if you do find something that's a little cheaper month to month, it probably won't compare to the services covered by Tufts and the convenience of it all.

Hey, is anyone else in this forum in the same boat as me and on the waitlist? I was wondering if anyone had any kind of insight whether they have started calling people off the waitlist, or how many seats are still available? Congrats to everyone who has gotten in already, and goodluck to those who have decided on other schools!

I'm still on the wait list too. I'm not sure when we hear back by

Just accepted off the wait list via phone! said email/paper mail will arrive next few days.

Just accepted off the wait list via phone! said email/paper mail will arrive next few days.

Awesome! See ya in the fall! :) Good luck to everyone else on the waiting list!!:laugh:

Just accepted off the wait list via phone! said email/paper mail will arrive next few days.

Congratulations! :thumbup:

Congratulations! Do you know how many people are on the list and how many more open spots?

I wish I could tell you, but they didn't give me that info

Does anyone know if the school offers discounts for the MBTA (subway, bus, & commuter rail) monthly pass?

Does anyone know if the school offers discounts for the MBTA (subway, bus, & commuter rail) monthly pass?

You will have a chance to buy passes through Tufts for the semester that save you money over the normal passes.You can buy a semester pass for $220 and that's with a 25% Tufts discount. Monthly passes cost $45 with the discount. Tufts will send out a form once it gets closer to August.:thumbup:

You will have a chance to buy passes through Tufts for the semester that save you money over the normal passes.You can buy a semester pass for $220 and that's with a 25% Tufts discount. Monthly passes cost $45 with the discount. Tufts will send out a form once it gets closer to August.:thumbup:
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Anyone know if there is a forum for just tufts dental questions? Like hardest classes, etc?

I'm starting my first year in the fall and I found a place around 30-40 minutes commute in Newton that's incredibly cheap (500/month including utilities). This would save me around 10k a year. Would this inconvenience be worth the time traveling back and forth from school?

You will have a chance to buy passes through Tufts for the semester that save you money over the normal passes.You can buy a semester pass for $220 and that's with a 25% Tufts discount. Monthly passes cost $45 with the discount. Tufts will send out a form once it gets closer to August.:thumbup:
I just called Tufts, and a Link Pass (one that combines bus and train) is $249 / semester. Sounds like the MBTA is jacking its prices (as per usual)

I just called Tufts, and a Link Pass (one that combines bus and train) is $249 / semester. Sounds like the MBTA is jacking its prices (as per usual)

Fares and monthly passes are expected to go up an average of 23 percent starting July 1st according to the MBTA Board. I stumbled upon this link, http://finance.tufts.edu/bursar/mbta-passes/, with a complete breakdown of all the routes. I would anticipate that these figures will also go up an average of 23 percent.

Any more acceptances off of the wait list?

I've heard nothing so far. =( Pretty bummed, but I'm starting to reapply this upcoming cycle though, just in case...

Congrats to all those accepted. I'm a D15 and i can say Tufts is a great school. Any school will make you work extremely hard though, and Tufts is no exception. Do not spend your summer studying, it won't help. First semester Biochem and Anatomy are your tough classes. Then Neuro second semester, and third semester is pretty much a breeze. You'll have to stay on your toes though for most of your classes (like dental anatomy which has quizzes ever week, but is not necessarily "hard") My advice is relax, enjoy your summer, find an apartment soon, and get ready for a fun orientation! Congrats again!

For those of you looking for housing, I just graduated Tufts and live on Tyler/Harvard St and looking for someone to pick up my 2bdrm/1bath lease starting Sept 1. The rent is $1400 so split btwn 2 people it would be $700 + utilities (gas+electric). It even shares a wall with Tufts so you get decent internet 90% of the time. It's Chinatown so you just have to manage your expectations. You're getting a room really close to Tufts for $700, so its not going to be the St. Regis, but it's definitely not bad.

Here are some pictures:
http://imgur.com/a/o6TBw

The bathroom tile is actually completely redone so it doesn't look so bad, and the landlord is very nice and wants to keep this affordable housing to students of Tufts. PM me if you are interested. Good luck and welcome to Tufts!