How big of an issue is it that a school is not accredited yet?

[valkairon]

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I'm going to Midwestern IL and the school is beautiful, and looks top of the line, I'm just worried that it's not accredited... What will that mean for me once I get my degree?

 

[rainman1646]

It means that you will be a dentist with a LOT of debt like most of us. I wouldn't worry about not getting a license. They have initial accredidation and have modeled their program (with some tweaks) after MWU-AZ, which is entering its 4th year now. I interviewed at both schools and their facilities, faculty, and Deans are awesome. Enjoy the bells and whistles now, because you will pay for them later...

So you decided MWU-IL over waiting a year for Baylor? You made it sound like Baylor was a sure thing.

 

[timwatley]

You're not going with Baylor? Poor choice in my opinion.

 

[Bis-GMA111]

def would have to agree. your spot at baylor is more or less guaranteed, so i think it's a bad mistake.

however, good luck to you in whatever school you choose

 

[valkairon]

I'm definitelly applying to Baylor, but there are only sixteen spots, so untill I get it for sure, I'm mentally preparing for Midwestern. ^_^"

 

[Sublimazing]

I'm definitelly applying to Baylor, but there are only sixteen spots, so untill I get it for sure, I'm mentally preparing for Midwestern. ^_^"

Ya Midwestern will be accredited so I wouldn't worry about that. But I agree with the others, let's hope you get into Baylor 😀

 

[thewobblytooth]

if you get into the Baylor program, you must tell us! good job in securing your acceptance too. at least you have a seat

 

[ta11geese3]

I was told that initial accreditation means that the years it's valid for means that your students WILL get their degree, even if they lose accreditation aftewards.

 

[wired202808]

I'm going to Midwestern IL and the school is beautiful, and looks top of the line, I'm just worried that it's not accredited... What will that mean for me once I get my degree?

MWU-IL has initial accreditation. The chance that they'll lose it are pretty much slim to none.

 

[dantemac]

Isn't initial accreditation 8 years like any other accreditation + they check to see if they first graduating class is actually competent? I think the school will be fine.

 

[valkairon]

Wow. Thanks guys, you all really put my mind at ease. I'll definitely keep you posted on the whole Baylor thing or if I hear back from the other Texas schools...

 

[thewobblytooth]

Isn't initial accreditation 8 years like any other accreditation + they check to see if they first graduating class is actually competent? I think the school will be fine.

I thought it was accredited if a certain % can pass the board exams. So basically, once the first class graduates. But even still, as long as you graduate and you pass the boards, you'll be a licensed dentist.

 

[wired202808]

Wow. Thanks guys, you all really put my mind at ease. I'll definitely keep you posted on the whole Baylor thing or if I hear back from the other Texas schools...

I'd go to Baylor for the price tag... Don't worry about MWU-IL losing its accreditation... you have a higher chance of being hit by lightning than that happening lol

 

[periopocket]

Depends on weather you are looking to specialize or not. If you are trying to specialize it's a bigger deal, than if you aren't!