help me choose schools

[hellonicole]

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I'm an international student who just graduated from a US uni (in the top 20). My stats are 3.6 oGPA, 3.5x sGPA, 24AA/23TS/23PAT, with 200 hrs shadowing, 100 volunteer, 100+ research. I have a decent personal statement and I think letters. I am currently looking at:
USC
UCSF
UOP
Harvard
Columbia
NYU
Case
UPenn
Baylor --> I know they almost never accept OOS, let alone international, but I lived in Texas for two years and if I had the chance, I would go back there in a heartbeat. I might as well try, right?

Any additions/removals I should make?

 

[Incis0r]

just a quick note- you have some pretty pricey schools on your list (USC, UoP)- which is great if you are having your education funded by any method other than loans.

Otherwise, you're heading into 450K+ loans before interest, which will be miserable come repayment.

Your stats are good- I would add more state schools like UMD, UConn, etc.

GL!

 

[hellonicole]

just a quick note- you have some pretty pricey schools on your list (USC, UoP)- which is great if you are having your education funded by any method other than loans.

Otherwise, you're heading into 450K+ loans before interest, which will be miserable come repayment.

Your stats are good- I would add more state schools like UMD, UConn, etc.

GL!

Thanks for bringing that up! Unfortunately, because I am an international student, tuition will be similar no matter which school I choose. For example, UOP is ~5k more expensive/year than UConn, so I don't think it will make a huge difference. Also, isn't UConn really selective for OOS?

 

[I want to go to there]

I don't think Harvard and UCSF are international friendly. Columbia definitely isn't.

I think this is a good list.

University of Minnesota
University of Pennsylvania
New York University
University of Southern California
State University of New York, University at Buffalo
Case Western Reserve University
Boston University
University of Detroit Mercy
University of the Pacific
Temple University
University of Pittsburgh

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/canadian-friendly-dental-school.988675/

 

[Incis0r]

Thanks for bringing that up! Unfortunately, because I am an international student, tuition will be similar no matter which school I choose. For example, UOP is ~5k more expensive/year than UConn, so I don't think it will make a huge difference. Also, isn't UConn really selective for OOS?

I spoke with their Adcom- they told me 2/3 of their admissions offers go OOS to New England region and other parts of the US. However they have a much higher yield on their IS offers so you get the traditional 50 IS- 50 OS % balance.

FWIW, if you're willing to spend the money on an application to a TX school, why not apply to UConn where you have a higher chance of getting in?

I'm confused- how is UoP only 5K more a year than UConn? I thought it was around 450K total while UConn was around 255K (IS after 1 year).

 

[hellonicole]

I spoke with their Adcom- they told me 2/3 of their admissions offers go OOS to New England region and other parts of the US. However they have a much higher yield on their IS offers so you get the traditional 50 IS- 50 OS % balance.

FWIW, if you're willing to spend the money on an application to a TX school, why not apply to UConn where you have a higher chance of getting in?

I'm confused- how is UoP only 5K more a year than UConn? I thought it was around 450K total while UConn was around 255K (IS after 1 year).

It is my understanding that international students do not qualify for in-state tuition, because that requires you to be a permanent resident of that state. International students are not considered permanent residents because they study under a visa. Please correct me if I am wrong! If so, then UConn is starting to look very attractive.

 

[hellonicole]

I don't think Harvard and UCSF are international friendly. Columbia definitely isn't.

I think this is a good list.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/canadian-friendly-dental-school.988675/

Thanks for the list! I'll look some more into the schools you mentioned.

 

[Incis0r]

It is my understanding that international students do not qualify for in-state tuition, because that requires you to be a permanent resident of that state. International students are not considered permanent residents because they study under a visa. Please correct me if I am wrong! If so, then UConn is starting to look very attractive.

Ah I think you may be right. Sorry! 🙁