How did you decide on where to GO?

[beredsox2]

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I personally had taken all of these factors into consideration before I even started applying, however, growing up in Boston, I have always wanted to go to BU dental. It was my top choice, and therefore an easy decision. But not everyone had a clear cut top choice before they started applying, so I'm interested in knowing what others are basing their decisions on.

 

[PDizzle]

You forgot to put, "Flip a Coin" as an option.

 

[beredsox2]

Interesting results thus far. I guess another factor I forgot to put up there is family reasons - like spouse's job or kids' school, but that could be grouped together with location.

 

[Jeppedo]

It's all about location, location, location.

 

[beredsox2]

bump 👍

 

[natroncb]

you should have put a category about research interests.

 

[beredsox2]

you should have put a category about research interests.

True. I wasn't thinking. 😴

 

[sinned]

Three things, location, great clinical and awesome facilities...

 

[Sk8aBull]

My reasons were that:
This is where I have always wanted to go
Location
Amazing facilities
Amazing faculty
Will receive great clinical experience


But, of course, I could only select one.

 

[asd]

BUFFALO!!!

My reasons were:
1. Amazing facilities
2. Great research and reputation
3. Cost

This is going to be a long and fun 4 years 😱

 

[beredsox2]

And the winner is.......LOCATION. 😎

 

[sunnymeliss]

If you're really stuck, flip a coin - heads for school A and tails for school B. If your initial reaction was slight dissapointment, say for school A, then you know that school B is probably your secret preference.

 

[beredsox2]

Bump.

 

[beredsox2]

bump

 

[beannaithe]

For me - location, student - faculty relationships, clinical experience, and just the general "this is where I'm supposed to be" feeling.

 

[Heavyd22]

Well, I guess this is good for me, but I chose ULSD for every reason except the only school that accepted me. The one I ultimately went with was I'll receive great clinical experience.

This is where I have always wanted to go
Financial reasons
Location
School reputation
Amazing facilities (soon to be much better)
Amazing faculty
Will receive great clinical experience

 

[beredsox2]

Good participation on this poll. Want to keep it around as second rd acceptances will be rolling in.