going to Ivy for connection?

[hellohellomr]

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I am not really sure how this really works in the dental world.
In most other field, connection does matter and going to ivy would be beneficial.

Many people here debate on whether going to Ivy is worth the money or not, whether it will help getting into specialty program or not, but I am curious as to whether the connections one gets by attending an Ivy League dental school is at least somewhat helpful when you become a dentist.

Any body knows anything about this?

 

[Atu14]

I am not really sure how this really works in the dental world.
In most other field, connection does matter and going to ivy would be beneficial.

Many people here debate on whether going to Ivy is worth the money or not, whether it will help getting into specialty program or not, but I am curious as to whether the connections one gets by attending an Ivy League dental school is at least somewhat helpful when you become a dentist.

Any body knows anything about this?

Another debate over this Ivy topic from Hellohellomr, uggh😴😴

 

[hellohellomr]

Another debate over this Ivy topic from Hellohellomr, uggh😴😴

I seriously don't see ANY problem with my question.

 

[Ma Grillz]

What makes you think goin to an IVY school is going to spoon feed you connections? I would bet you can get the same connections anywhere, Ivy or state, it dont matter! It all comes down to you!

 

[hellohellomr]

What makes you think goin to an IVY school is going to spoon feed you connections? I would bet you can get the same connections anywhere, Ivy or state, it dont matter! It all comes down to you!

Where did I say that going to Ivy will "spoon feed" me with connections?

 

[allstardentist]

I doubt it.

 

[thebozz1975]

None of the "Ivy"s are in the top 10. Not worth it. Your question is answered.

 

[Atu14]

At one side you say you do not love Ivies and u have not even applied yet.
What amuses me is why are you so concerned for Ivies then?
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showpost.php?p=7858681&postcount=9

 

[playa2652]

Like the majority of all the people in this thread have already stated, going to an Ivy for dental school doesn't mean anything really. If you are really considering specialization, it takes hardwork, dedication, activeness in dental school, and networking with professors to write LORs for specialty placement. As well as good board scores. Not sure how that's going to be affected now since it will soon be pass/fail, but still counts. Only you can help yourself achieve your goals. If you are in the bottom of your class, no specialty program will probably consider you, even if your at an ivy, because there are more competitive applicants out there. That's just my two cents on the matter.

 

[MichaelVicksDog]

Hater in the hoooooouse~

For real, the OP raises an interesting point. I actually thought about it too...does going to an Ivy League school get you more connections? Of course you idiot. You'll be surrounded by the brightest and the most motivated group of people in the country, interact with them, build friendships with them. It's not just about making connections in the field of dentistry, it's about making connections general. Whether you like it or not, the graduates of Ivy League schools are extremely successful - from finance to politics to business to law to medicine to anything else imaginable. Those are connections that will come in handy for you not as a dentist but just as a person in general.

This isn't an argument about if Ivy League dental schools are better; it's about whether they get you connections and the answer is yes. Now, I personally don't think that is worth the extra money you have to pay, but I respect that others might feel that it is worth the money. You can also work a little harder to make those connections yourself, by networking and such. But it is undeniable that going to an Ivy League school in general will open up more doors for you.

You guys are such haters that you have just ignored his question and replied with non-pertinent-full-of-haterade remarks like "you can specialize anywhere" and "Ivy Leage dental schools aren't even in top 10." Get a life.

True, making connections has a lot to do with people skills. But are you going to find good connections at the likes of VCU or Nova? How many top of the line politicians, CEO's, judges, and professors come out of those places? It doesn't take a genius to understand that Ivy League schools will have more successful and influential people than your average state schools.

There are exceptions like USC or NYU - relatively easy to get in but at the same time, give you a setting to make great connections.

I hope someone replies to my post saying "NOT EVERY SUCCESSFUL PERSON WENT TO AN IVY LEAGUE SCHOOL!" Good counterpoint, your logic is impeccable.

 

[sajjy]

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[dentstd]

Making connections is about your business skills and schmoozing. It's not about the school you go to. In general, the smarter (book smart) the person, the worse their people skills.

Classmates shouldn't count in terms of connections, because you'll have classmates at every school.

 

[achilles2]

None of the "Ivy"s are in the top 10. Not worth it. Your question is answered.

lulz

whatup hater

 

[nydds25]

None of the "Ivy"s are in the top 10. Not worth it. Your question is answered.

Please Jimmy Choo! .. come back and bring out the best jimmy choo on this dumb ass.

 

[armorshell]

Making connections around an ivy league law school might be a good idea, especially if you're going to be doing some "TMJ rubs" in the future. 😉

Seriously though, do you mean making connections with other dental people? Or with the rest of the university? I don't really understand what is meant by "connections" in the sense you're talking about them.

 

[xplayer2885]

Going to an Ivy sure will make you stand out..These days connections are everything. Its not always what you know but who you know....Dont let anyone fool you. There are plenty of people who have gotten were they are in life, wether its Grade school, a job etc, based on who knows who.

 

[Mazz]

Your kids will get Legacy Status.

 

[Waitlisted2009]

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[CountinCavities]

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