Harvard vs. UCLA (OOS) vs. UNC (IS) vs. UF (OOS)

[Raesel]

Hi everyone!

I’m currently trying to decide which dental school I’d like to go to and I was wondering if any dental students could share their experiences. I’m in a unique position where I’ve received scholarships from a majority of the schools. UNC is my state school and they have given me the largest scholarship. UCLA and UF have given me scholarships that allow me to have in-state status my first year. Harvard doesn’t share financial information until later in the cycle which gives me a little anxiety given the high price tag.

I want to go to a dental school that will allow me to be a great clinician and give me a chance to explore the specialities (high match rates). I would also love to go to a school with a strong support system/ social network, many volunteer opportunities, and that won’t put me in loads of debt.

Thank you for any advice you can share with me!

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[macsak]

Hi everyone!

I’m currently trying to decide which dental school I’d like to go to and I was wondering if any dental students could share their experiences. I’m in a unique position where I’ve received scholarships from a majority of the schools. UNC is my state school and they have given me the largest scholarship. UCLA and UF have given me scholarships that allow me to have in-state status my first year. Harvard doesn’t share financial information until later in the cycle which gives me a little anxiety given the high price tag.

I want to go to a dental school that will allow me to be a great clinician and give me a chance to explore the specialities (high match rates). I would also love to go to a school with a strong support system/ social network, many volunteer opportunities, and that won’t put me in loads of debt.

Thank you for any advice you can share with me!

UNC, no question...

 

[S_Diamond_DDS]

1. Won’t put you in loads of debt- unc. 2 statistically highest match rates- harvard then ucla (may be because more apply each year, but p/f is a plus)

 

[S_Diamond_DDS]

Now that I think about it though, unc had one of the highest match rates for a public program.

 

[wengerout]

Reading your post I think you already know you want to go to UNC. I wouldn't go to Harvard if clinic is critical to you, and you'll save money at UNC to boot!