Help, I can't decide where to apply!

[LuckyMiner]

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[DRHOYA]

According to the 2008 ADEA guide to dental schools (for students entering in '09), schools such as Colorado seem to only tailor to colorado residents. Why not add a few more private schools such as NYU or Tufts? The more you apply to, the more possibilites, don't limit yourself.

 

[FOCUS785]

how many dental schools is too much? I reallllllyyy need to know!
I have X'd out all the ones that do not take out of states. I went by the data from Predent. how can i narrow this down?

 

[blankguy]

how many dental schools is too much? I reallllllyyy need to know!
I have X'd out all the ones that do not take out of states. I went by the data from Predent. how can i narrow this down?

I think 10 is a good number. Don't be afraid to apply to as many as 15. Nowadays people apply to a lot more schools than before. Make sure you get 20s in the DAT. You really are going be counting on a very strong showing on the DAT. Add BU, Tufts, Detroit-Mercy, SUNY-Buffalo (look at their latest stat on their web page 60% out of state!), NYU (I know it is pricey but you really don't have the stats to be in a position to avoid schools even with strong DAT scores), Pittsburgh, and Temple. As to state schools, I am going to defer to others who can post on those you mentioned.

 

[LuckyMiner]

 

[blankguy]

I'm just afraid that I'll get eaten alive in NYC. Although I've never been there, I'm intimidated.

You don't have to apply there. I was just suggesting.

 

[small]

You might apply to Indiana, they take a lot of out-of-state. The only problem is the increased number of prereqs compared to some other schools.

 

[tonto1]

i would definitely put VCU on your list. great school and they take around 30% out of state. I also think a lot of state schools have really active out of state waitlists because people will accept at their own state school or private and turn down the out of state offers.