Is it possible to revisit a school?

[Dent44]

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I'm going to start D-school at 27 and since I've already built a bit of a life for myself in NYC, moving for D-school would be kind of a big deal. I was hoping to go back and revisit some of the out-of-town schools to make absolutely sure I'm satisfied that they are on or off my list... maybe even call the admissions office and see if they could put me in touch with a dental student to talk to about his/her experience there, or even to informally show me around again.

I know... I was supposed to figure all this out on interview day, but honestly, make a decision about four years from a short four hour visit at the school?! I feel like I need to be sure.

Does anyone know if anything like that is possible?

Thanks 😛

 

[teef]

I would post this under the Dental Student forums. Post the school you are interested in and your original post. Ask them to meet with you for perhaps a few hours while you are in town. I think it's a completely valid and intelligent decision.

Maybe even contact the admissions director at the school. I am sure this happens from time to time.

 

[SuperTank]

I would be VERY surprised if they said you couldn't come back. I bet most schools would be extremely pleased if all their students went to such lengths to be absolutely sure of their decision to attend. I think most, if not all schools would be very receptive to what you are proposing, and I would say go for it. What's the worst that can happen? They might say no?

You could probably even find someone right here on SDN in the dental student section willing to help you out. Maybe post a thread there with the specific schools you have in mind?

Personally, I think it's a great idea to be sure that you make the right decision.

 

[junkemails44]

Some of the school that I interviewed at said I can bring patents later for a visit.

 

[invisiblegator]

I dont see why they wouldnt let you, especially when you are going to spend four years there

 

[adizzle87]

do it 👍

 

[Polarmolardmd]

sure you can

 

[Neuro178]

When I was at my NYU interview, the student guide told us he came back to visit a second time and they let him tour with the regular group of interviewees. He was glad he did it! So I'd say go for it! I would like to try to visit Penn and VCU again, but I doubt I'll have time/money to travel...

 

[JPGator3]

I would see it as a red flag if they didn't welcome you back.

 

[MTD52]

I know for a fact Columbia offers tours. I want to go back and check out my school of choice also, and I'm going to email them soon and ask about that. I agree in thinking it's a great idea, should DEFINITELY be an option, and would not be good if they said no.

 

[tinman831]

Call their office and ask. Most schools may set up a time to meet you and help answer any questions you may have, or at least set you up with someone who can. School's are very busy during the application cycle so showing up unannounced might not be good. If you've gotten that acceptance letter, I'm sure they'd do whatever they can at this point to convince you to attend. 🙂

 

[nze82]

I'm going to start D-school at 27 and since I've already built a bit of a life for myself in NYC, moving for D-school would be kind of a big deal. I was hoping to go back and revisit some of the out-of-town schools to make absolutely sure I'm satisfied that they are on or off my list... maybe even call the admissions office and see if they could put me in touch with a dental student to talk to about his/her experience there, or even to informally show me around again.

I know... I was supposed to figure all this out on interview day, but honestly, make a decision about four years from a short four hour visit at the school?! I feel like I need to be sure.

Does anyone know if anything like that is possible?

Thanks 😛

It's 4 years, not 40.
So, get over it.
All Dental Schools will give you the training you need to become a dentist. So, find a place that has a decent tuition and a low cost of living. The rest shouldn't matter, since you're not planning to live your entire life in that region.
Besides, you can't really plan for everything in advance, sometimes you go to a new city, and the place takes you in, so that you never want to live.

 

[sfrice80]

It's 4 years, not 40.
So, get over it.
All Dental Schools will give you the training you need to become a dentist. So, find a place that has a decent tuition and a low cost of living. The rest shouldn't matter, since you're not planning to live your entire life in that region.
Besides, you can't really plan for everything in advance, sometimes you go to a new city, and the place takes you in, so that you never want to live.

4 years can feel like 40 if you hate it. I wouldnt see anything wrong with re-visiting a school and Im sure the school wont mind a bit.