School 1: Colorado (OOS)
Pros:
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Although cost is a factor, I’m fortunate enough to be in a position where cost isn’t a determining factor. With that being said, I really want to be at a dental school where I feel comfortable and thrive. I enjoyed my interviews with UIC and Colorado as they felt very genuine and personal. My interview with Minnesota didn’t seem to go too well, but apparently it did. I would say that I’m leaning more towards Colorado, but I am a bit concerned about the small number of specialties offered. I don’t have my heart set on OMFS, but I would like to put myself in a position to succeed if I plan to go that route. I know that you can specialize from any school, but I just want to be certain that I could actually have a chance at matching into a 6-year OMFS residency from a school like Colorado. (Given I earn a High GPA/Class Rank and CBSE). For reference I will include a list of the other schools I was accepted to. Thank you in advance!
Other Acceptances:
Pros:
- Great teamwork-oriented environment
- Location
- Community Service Focused
- ACTS program
- Only Ortho and Perio for specialties & GPR
- Cost $335,000
Pros:
- Hometown
- All Major specialties
- Good location for Trauma patients
- Reputation
- SGL
- Cost ($366,000)
- Chicago not the safest location
Pros:
- Reputation
- All Major specialties
- Minneapolis is a solid location
- Plenty of research available
- Able to get instate tuition
- Cost ($284,000)
- Heard that the dental building has few windows so it can be depressing to be there lol
- Spent the last five years in Minnesota… Would like to experience a new scene
Although cost is a factor, I’m fortunate enough to be in a position where cost isn’t a determining factor. With that being said, I really want to be at a dental school where I feel comfortable and thrive. I enjoyed my interviews with UIC and Colorado as they felt very genuine and personal. My interview with Minnesota didn’t seem to go too well, but apparently it did. I would say that I’m leaning more towards Colorado, but I am a bit concerned about the small number of specialties offered. I don’t have my heart set on OMFS, but I would like to put myself in a position to succeed if I plan to go that route. I know that you can specialize from any school, but I just want to be certain that I could actually have a chance at matching into a 6-year OMFS residency from a school like Colorado. (Given I earn a High GPA/Class Rank and CBSE). For reference I will include a list of the other schools I was accepted to. Thank you in advance!
Other Acceptances:
- Temple
- Tufts
- Marquette
- Creighton
- SIU
- Utah
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