Is this a good reason to attend NYU?

[ROTC Cadet]

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I applied to NYU for several reasons. Great clinical program, huge patient base, well-known professors, school reputation, etc. But I'm deterred by the huge class size and remarks by several students on SDN. Overall, I still find myself wanting to attend NYU, but less for academic reasons and more so because I want to live in NYC. This maybe my only opportunity to live in NYC and I feel I might regret loosing the chance to do so.

Is this a good reason to attend NYU?

I know this is ultimately a question that only I can answer, but I'd like to hear your opinion if you have one.

Thanks.

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[wo5678]

Yes, living in New York City is an amazing experience. It makes you grow up fast. If you can afford it, then do it.

 

[NDPitch]

If you're financing everything, and more than 400k doesn't scare you, then by all means go.

 

[Vaheb]

I agree with everyone above. If you like the school, want to live in NYC, and you can afford it.. nothing can hold you back.

 

[Sal427]

I went to NYU for undergrad and living in the city was an amazing experience. Go for it!

 

[ROTC Cadet]

Thanks everyone who responded.

Finances aren't really a problem. I've received the HPSP scholarship, so tuition is paid for.

 

[ami singh]

It is really good for you go for it. best of luck

 

[sandy1]

You can meet creative and intelligent people from all over the world!! 😍

 

[quocstazz]

Thanks everyone who responded.

Finances aren't really a problem. I've received the HPSP scholarship, so tuition is paid for.

They're giving out scholarship already? How is that possible

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[lr2014]

They're giving out scholarship already? How is that possible

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Relax, the health professions scholarship program is not administered by NYU.

@ROTC Cadet, is the health professions scholarship program competitive? is it hard to get because I am seriously considering it, I am fine with serving the military after I graduate from dental school if I get in...

 

[Mackchops]

I think it's a great reason to go -- especially if it's paid for. New York is an amazing place to spend a few years when you're in your twenties. Enjoy it.

 

[two thirty]

That's why I want to apply. I should go somewhere cheaper, but I think the experience would be so worth it rather than staying in state. I'll likely live in state the rest of my life so I think going on my own in a new world for part of my young life would be awesome.

 

[ROTC Cadet]

Relax, the health professions scholarship program is not administered by NYU.

@ROTC Cadet, is the health professions scholarship program competitive? is it hard to get because I am seriously considering it, I am fine with serving the military after I graduate from dental school if I get in...

HPSP is relatively competitive. But in comparison to other scholarships I personally don't think it is.

My recruiter said that as long as you have a 17AA and a 3.3+ you have a shot. The only downside is you owe 4 years active duty service and 4 years inactive duty service.

You don't get paid as well either (~80k a year). You get paid by rank in the military.

 

[HawkJ2010]

Sure, you don't get paid as well, but you get a free education (which can save a lot of stress in dental school) and you also get a monthly stipend. Once you are done with school you get the opportunity to work with some great people and facilities, treat those who defend our country, and travel the world in doing so. I don't know about your chances at specializing within the military world though. But I would be willing to bet that 4 years of military discipline plus great work experience would only lead to a higher salary upon entrance into the civilian world.

 

[Bis-GMA111]

Realistically you won't get it with a 17 AA. A 19 and above is competitive for the army. The 17 is more of a minimum criteria for them to look at your packet. My recruiting station has had 1 person in the past 5 or 6 years not get the scholarship and he had an 18 and a 3.5.. Last year they accepted someone off of the wait list with a 19 and 3.4

Edit: after seeing your stats...assuming that you get your packet in early you'll def be able to get the army scholarship, and you'll def be competitive for the navy. Air Force is a toss up imo

 

[UltimateHombre]

I applied to NYU for several reasons. Great clinical program, huge patient base, well-known professors, school reputation, etc. But I'm deterred by the huge class size and remarks by several students on SDN. Overall, I still find myself wanting to attend NYU, but less for academic reasons and more so because I want to live in NYC. This maybe my only opportunity to live in NYC and I feel I might regret loosing the chance to do so.

This is a really good and in depth thread by long time forum member Mackchops, who went to NYU. Probably the most honest and detailed thread i have ever read about NYU. It is also pretty recent, which helps.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=792412

 

[ROTC Cadet]

This is a really good and in depth thread by long time forum member Mackchops, who went to NYU. Probably the most honest and detailed thread i have ever read about NYU. It is also pretty recent, which helps.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=792412

Thanks!

 

[ROTC Cadet]

Realistically you won't get it with a 17 AA. A 19 and above is competitive for the army. The 17 is more of a minimum criteria for them to look at your packet. My recruiting station has had 1 person in the past 5 or 6 years not get the scholarship and he had an 18 and a 3.5.. Last year they accepted someone off of the wait list with a 19 and 3.4

Edit: after seeing your stats...assuming that you get your packet in early you'll def be able to get the army scholarship, and you'll def be competitive for the navy. Air Force is a toss up imo

I agree. From what I understand, 17 AA is the minimum and 19 AA is competitive.

I think I would have enjoyed life in the Air Force better, but I'm definitely doing the Army HPSP. I owe the Army 4 years active duty already because I did ROTC.