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    Possible to get into Columbia dental school?

    Hello all, I'll be enrolling in a masters program before applying to dental school. I'm currently studying for the DAT right now, which I'll be taking next year if I am ready (not taking it unless I'm scoring a 25+ on DAT bootcamp). Assuming I do end up with a high DAT score, do I have a shot...
  2. Don Kim

    Dental students! What makes top schools special?

    Hi guys! I just want to get a discussion going about some of the top dental schools (UCLA, UCSF, Michigan, Harvard, Columbia, Penn, etc), and I would love to hear some of the experiences from actual dental students from each school, or anyone who is knowledgeable in this area. Basically, what...
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    Chance me: where should I apply?

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    How much does a letter from a school's graduate affect your chances?

    Hi! Quick question. I have very very VERY average stats, so I'm aware this is a long-shot question. How much would an amazing letter from a Columbia grad affect my chances at the school? (He let me read it because he was so proud of it lol.) Again, very average applicant just trying to gauge if...
  5. wengerout

    ****The Official Columbia Class of 2022 Interview/Acceptance Thread****

    Good luck everyone!
  6. halobi

    Mayo (MN) vs Columbia

    I’ve been blessed to be given this option. I like both schools but I must decide within a week. Honestly, I’m leaning towards Columbia but I’m interested in some opinions, particularly from students from either school. Mayo is so unique that I believe no matter where else you get in it should be...
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    UCSF (Full+COA), UMich (Full), Columbia (Full+COA), HMS Pathways(~34kloans/yr)

    Money is important, prestige is a bit important, non-competitive environment is important. being close to New England is important UCSF MD only (Full + COA) Pros Great location (NorCal) Ranked top 5 in research and primary care = top notch, well-rounded education COA is covered on top of...
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    MA/MS School comparison: CUNY Hunter, CUNY City, Columbia TC

    Hey all, After applying to three Masters and two Doctorate programs in Psychology (Clinical for the doctorates) just to cover my bases, I was denied from both doctorate programs (Rutgers and U of Illinois Chicago) but accepted into two MA programs (CUNY City and Columbia Teachers College) while...
  9. vstft

    Other Master's Degree MS - Patient Oriented Research - Columbia

    Hello! Anyone else planning on taking this program, or maybe someone already has and would like to share his/her experience here? I'm between two programs (MS - POR, Columbia; MHS - Clinical Investigation, JH) and I'm having a hard time deciding; I'm a little more prone to go to Columbia, but...
  10. Itsnotludwigs

    Columbia vs. Penn Dental -- Compare/Contrast

    Hi all, Wanted to get everyone's opinion on Penn Dental vs. Columbia Dental. I am under the impression of, or have been told, the following features of the two programs: 1) Given Columbia's medical school curriculum, Columbia will better prepare you for the OMFS boards exam and is...
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    MPH Columbia vs BU vs Emory MPH

    Hello! I am at a difficult choice in choosing MPH programs in Fall 2017. About me: I want to get into the business side of healthcare, but have research and quantitative skills. I want to get into healthcare consulting after graduating with my MPH. I am currently deciding between BU's MPH in...
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    Masters before DPT

    Hi Everyone! I've just recently been accepted into Teacher's College, Columbia University Motor Learning masters program. My ultimate goal is to obtain my DPT and end up becoming both sports performance/orthopedic rehab specialist. I finished my undergrad last summer and decided to take the...
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    What are my chances of getting into NYU, Columbia, or NJMS?

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    Program-Specific Info / Q's USC vs. Columbia MSOT?

    Hi all, I was recently admitted to USC and Columbia's MSOT programs, and am trying to make a final decision between the two. What are some of the pros/cons of each program, and your impressions or experiences (for those who are current/past students or have visited before/heard from others)...
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    HST vs Columbia

    My significant other is extremely grateful to be in a position to have to make this choice. He is leaning in one direction heavily (won't say which), but is still hesitant to make a decision. He's currently planning on attending both second looks to get a vibe of the class at each and waiting to...
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    Program-Specific Info / Q's NAU OTD

    I was recently accepted to NAU's OTD program, and I am excited for many reasons: the cost is good, the facilities are new, and I am from the Phoenix area so it is a good excuse to come back home for a limited amount of time. ;) All this being said, I am a little concerned with how new the...
  17. K

    Columbia vs Cornell

    Hi All, Could anybody give any insight into the differences between Columbia and Cornell, in terms of prestige, case load etc for specialities like neurosurgery, ent, plastics etc. Not as residency, but as departments in general. Because rankings always seem to rank NYP as a whole and not the...
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    MSW Hunter, Fordham, or Columbia - cost & student experience

    Hi everyone. I have been reading threads about the major NYC MSW programs but many seem to be outdated and I'd like to get the updated scoop. So far I've been accepted to Fordham and Columbia and am waiting on Hunter. My end goal is an LCSW working with youth and family, potentially as a school...
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    Established Post Bacc or New Post Bacc

    Hey Guys! I'm relatively new to the forums and perhaps posted this to the wrong forum before, but I need some help. Over the past few months, I've made the decision to switch professions from film and TV over to medicine. I want to do a post bacc program with the hopes of getting into medical...
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    Columbia vs. Penn residency

    I'm applying in Pathology this year (AP/NP), and I'm hoping to get a consensus opinion about the differences between Columbia and Penn, mainly in terms of training style, helpfulness of advising/career planning, and lifestyle, including collegiality of residents, relationship between residents...
  21. wengerout

    DDS/MBA

    Hey everybody! I am headed to Columbia in the fall and have been mulling over whether I want to aim for specializing or pursuing their DDS + MBA program. Does anyone have any opinions on their program, or getting an MBA along with a dental degree in general? Will the MBA substantially help...
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    Difference between Dental Schools

    What is the difference between dental schools? For example, what is the difference between Nova and Columbia or Michigan? Why would someone choose Columbia over Nova and what are the benefits of attending a much harder dental school where everyone gets the same degree and less chance of being...
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    General Admissions & OTCAS Columbia Application CV?

    Hi all! For those of you submitting an application to Columbia -- I had a question about the CV portion. Here are the directions: "Please upload a copy of your curriculum vitae or resume providing the following information: (a) List your experience related to occupational therapy including...
  25. Itsnotludwigs

    Still waiting to hear!

    Hi all! I'm definitely a late applicant. My DAT scores only arrived at schools in late September, so I'm assuming I didn't make first applicant wave for most schools. My top school choice is Columbia, but unfortunately, I have yet to hear from them (along with 9 other schools I'm still waiting...
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    Need help with which schools to apply to

    Hi, I am stuck on deciding which schools to apply to. I am between nova, Harvard, and Columbia. I currently want to pursue oral surgery but I am unsure of which school will suit me best and all. I am currently in the nova program where as long as I keep up my gpa I am in the dental school so...
  27. vivre17

    MD Nontrad. Low GPA from a bad year (health related). Sad and Confused. HELP

    OKAY. This is an incredibly sensitive topic for me, so to prevent myself from writing a 20-page essay, I'll do my best to keep this as fact-centric as possible. Demographics: Female, Asian Major: Nursing Class: Junior Test Scores: SAT 1960; thinking of taking GRE High School: First Quartile...
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    Which of these schools are PBL-oriented?

    In a few years I plan on applying to these schools: UCLA, UCSF, NYU, UPenn, Columbia, USC, Boston University, Harvard, University of Maryland, University of Illinois, University of North Carolina. Looking at the USC threads I can infer that it's heavily based around PBL. Do you guys know if the...
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    BS/MD and others: Chance me!

    Hi everyone, I'm a rising senior and I'm beyond terrified about my chances especially after all the CC threads. Please chance me for the following BS-BA/MD programs: Brown's PLME (will be doing ED), Stony Brook Scholars for Medicine, Hofstra 4+4, and Brooklyn College's BA/MD. I'll also be...
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    How competitive is NYU,Columbia DPT program?

    Hi, does anyone know how competitive are these two programs? I graduated from a four year SUNY college with a bachelor degree in Health science. I do not have a strong GPA (3.35, major GPA around 3.1~3.2) and I'm taking my first GRE soon. I heard that NYU and Columbia are both excellent...
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    Columbia Dental School

    Hi, so I am posting again because the link that someone posted last time doesn't help my case. I called UCLA Dental School and they told me that they will accept all of my AP credits except psychology and my CLEP exam for composition. Does Columbia Dental School accept these AP credits and...
  32. gucci

    Which Schools are P/F?

    Hi, I was wondering which schools are P/F, which are H/P/F, and which are grades. I know there have been lists before but I am aware this is something that is changing in schools and therefore some of the older threads are not entirely accurate. Is there anywhere to find this information out...
  33. nateriver

    ****The Official Columbia Class of 2021 Interview/Acceptance Thread****

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    Anyone taken summer courses at Columbia?

    Anyone have any experience?
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    Stony Brook Formal Post Bacc Pre-Health Program

    Anyone currently enrolled or completed this program? I've been accepted to this program, Columbia's postbacc premed program and Harvard extension premedical program. Columbia's program seems outrageously expensive, and Harvard extension seems a bit too informal? So I think Stony Brook may be...
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    Columbia Post-Bac Pre-Med

    Hi there, this is my first post on here. I graduated in 2012 with a bachelors in English literature (GPA of 3.5) from a state school in Washington. I completed an associates degree (GPA 0f 2.7, yikes) before transferring. Since graduating I worked in Spain as a teaching assistant for a year and...
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    selling columbia dentoform typodonts

    I am selling columbia typodonts for a cheap price. I have got few of them. PM me if interested. Thanks
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    NYU vs. Columbia

    Hello everyone! I am down to deciding between these two schools. I realize, I cannot really go wrong with either, but I would appreciate any constructive comments and advice you might have. I received a ~$50k need-based award from NYU for 2016-2017, and a full tuition scholarship (4 years) from...
  40. CaptainKier

    Columbia vs. UPenn

    Hi! I'm a nontraditional student, beginning my journey into a formal premedical post-bacc program. I have fortunately been accepted to both UPenn's Pre-Health Core Studies program and Columbia's Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program. From my research, the programs seem to be quite comparable in...
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