Harvard vs. UPENN

[poanli2017]

What are your thoughts?

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[Incis0r]

Congrats on getting into both programs!!!

 

[periopocket]

Harvard

 

[8_man]

Harvard has a nicer ring to it, but I don't know enough about either to give you a serious opinion.

 

[wengerout]

Harvard, UPENN is a wonderful school but since you're looking at Ivy's I'm assuming you plan on either specializing, going into research, or going into academics. For most if not all of these Harvard will be the way to go (plus that small class size!).


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[DentistScientist]

Harvard is pass and fail and does not have internal rankings like Columbia.

 

[wengerout]

Harvard is pass and fail and does not have internal rankings like Columbia.

Did you mean to say UPENN? Or are you referring to how Columbia ranks its class into thirds?


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[DentistScientist]

Did you mean to say UPENN? Or are you referring to how Columbia ranks its class into thirds?


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referring to Columbia's ranking system. Because of this, dental students in Columbia work harder than Columbia medical students and they score higher on exams. Columbia med kids scored like 40 on MCATs.

 

[wengerout]

referring to Columbia's ranking system. Because of this, dental students in Columbia work harder than Columbia medical students and they score higher on exams. Columbia med kids scored like 40 on MCATs.

Ahh I see, confused on what this has to do with the thread though lol


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[shwayne]

Harvard ONLY if you want to specialize..

 

[swindoll]

Harvard ONLY if you want to specialize..

As if Penn won't give him/her an edge in specializing...

 

[toothdoctor123]

If you are set on general dentistry, Penn hands down. Otherwise I'd go to Harvard. Isn't there a $100,000 cost difference?

As if Penn won't give him/her an edge in specializing...

Of course it would! But compared to Harvard?

 

[Faefly]

Harvard!
Congratulations!
Do you mind sharing your stats with us? Dat, Gpa and other stuff.
I wonder what someone needs to secure an acceptance from Harvard? That's an excellent job. I am so proud of you!

But on second thought, I think Upen is more fun, and in nicer city, and Harvard seems more serious!

I voted for Harvard because it's Harvard!

 

[Faefly]

I quote this from another topic, so I am not 100% sure

If you guys want to do it, here's the formula I've been using.

D1(1.06)^4 + D2(1.06)^3 + D3(1.06)^2 + D4(1.06)^1

But since I'm a nice guy, here we go.

UPENN
Adding up all fees, and living costs ($1,530 per month)
D1: $113,876 -> $143,765.83 (after 6% interest)
D2: $111,472 -> $132764.94 (after 6% interest)
D3: $115,448 -> $129,717 (after 6% interest)
D4: $110,616 -> $117,252.96 (after 6% interest)

Total Cost for UPENN: $523,501.09

Harvard
Adding up all fees, and living costs (in this case, I estimated 1,500 per month)
D1 $82,586.00 -> $104,262.92 (after 6% interest)
D2 $100,211.00 -> $119,352.90 (after 6% interest)
D3 $99,434.00 -> $111,724.04 (after 6% interest)
D4 $94,510 -> $100,180.60 (after 6% interest)

Total cost for Harvard: $435,520.47

 

[FanOfCostco]

Would you rather live in Boston or in philly? My vote is Boston. Big college town, big sports town, diverse, good food etc. gotta remember it's 4 years of dental school hazing. When you can get time off, where would you like to spend it?

 

[shwayne]

As if Penn won't give him/her an edge in specializing...

Statistically, Harvard produces more specialists.. actually, the majority of their entering class have already made that decision.

 

[rogerpc]

If you are set on general dentistry, Penn hands down. Otherwise I'd go to Harvard. Isn't there a $100,000 cost difference?


Of course it would! But compared to Harvard?

Why Upenn if doing general dentistry?