Need some advice... please no sarcasm lol

[BigMoe73]

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So I am 24 years old and applied for the first time this cycle on September 4th. I applied to about 15 schools and only got into NYU out of all of them. I have a 3.6 overall GPA and a 3.55 SGPA. My DAT breakdown is 21 PAT, 21 RC, 16 QR, 19 Bio, 23 Gchem, 25 Ochem, 21 TS, 21 AA.
My question is, do you think its worth it to go to NYU with the huge price tag?
Or should i wait and apply again to see if i can hopefully get into a state school, I am from Cali btw.
I am starting to get real nervous, and any helpful feedback would be much appreciated. Thnx

 

[Destiny11]

So I am 24 years old and applied for the first time this cycle on September 4th. I applied to about 15 schools and only got into NYU out of all of them. I have a 3.6 overall GPA and a 3.55 SGPA. My DAT breakdown is 21 PAT, 21 RC, 16 QR, 19 Bio, 23 Gchem, 25 Ochem, 21 TS, 21 AA.
My question is, do you think its worth it to go to NYU with the huge price tag?
Or should i wait and apply again to see if i can hopefully get into a state school, I am from Cali btw.
I am starting to get real nervous, and any helpful feedback would be much appreciated. Thnx

Yes go to NYU. In an ideal world, you would probably get into another school next cycle if you apply early, but competition has been increasing every year.

 

[justdandi]

The problem with your previous application was that you applied late. That, coupled with the 16 in QR, might have been the reason for having only 1 acceptance.

Personally, I think you will get into a few more schools if you apply widely. You'd have a better chance, too, if you retake the DAT. Do note, however, that schools will ask whether you've been accepted to dental schools before ( -- I think? Please somebody correct me if I'm wrong).

Whether you should reapply or not, however, is something only you can decide. I can sympathize, though, as I'd seriously think before I decide to take on the 400k+ debt, too.

Best of luck!

 

[doc toothache]

Now that you have pocketed an acceptance you are wondering if you should pursue your dream? What is that saying about the bird in the bush?

 

[molar3]

go to nyu !!!
but seriously, thats probably wat most ppl on here are going to tell u. but if youre not going to be happy there and dont see yourself there and think youll be miserable then dont go. i dont believe in sacrificing all ur happiness/etc for school while wasting thousands of dollars.....if youre going to be miserable how are you going to do well? but if its just the cost thats holding u back then i think u should go regardless....bc youll be able to pay it off eventually. plus u applied to nyu...with the intention of going if you got in? and uve been blessed enough to get in so yea
u have to make the decision on ur own.

 

[txaggie03]

if you dont go to an acceptance, and you reapply, you better have a steller answer when other schools ask you why you applied there and didnt go.

 

[sweetdaises2000]

go to nyu !!!
but seriously, thats probably wat most ppl on here are going to tell u. but if youre not going to be happy there and dont see yourself there and think youll be miserable then dont go. i dont believe in sacrificing all ur happiness/etc for school while wasting thousands of dollars.....if youre going to be miserable how are you going to do well? but if its just the cost thats holding u back then i think u should go regardless....bc youll be able to pay it off eventually. plus u applied to nyu...with the intention of going if you got in? and uve been blessed enough to get in so yea
u have to make the decision on ur own.

Your stats are actually really good. I agree with the above poster that stated that you would have a better chance if you applied earlier on in the cycle. However, I would also advise you to speak to some NYU 4th years who are graduating/have graduated to see how they are handling paying off the 400k of debt-are they doing ok? Did they take the army scholarship? Income based repayment? Its a tough decision to make, but I tend to be on the financially cautious side so I would look into that aspect more, just to be safe. Best of Luck!!!🙂

 

[dentalWorks]

So I am 24 years old and applied for the first time this cycle on September 4th. I applied to about 15 schools and only got into NYU out of all of them. I have a 3.6 overall GPA and a 3.55 SGPA. My DAT breakdown is 21 PAT, 21 RC, 16 QR, 19 Bio, 23 Gchem, 25 Ochem, 21 TS, 21 AA.
My question is, do you think its worth it to go to NYU with the huge price tag?
Or should i wait and apply again to see if i can hopefully get into a state school, I am from Cali btw.
I am starting to get real nervous, and any helpful feedback would be much appreciated. Thnx

I am about to give you horrible advice.

Do what you feel is right. If 400k is too much of a price tag, reject the offer and apply again to all cali schools.

I am curious tho.... how did you only get 1 acceptance with those kinda numbers and that many schools?!?!?!

 

[Osity]

I am about to give you horrible advice.

Do what you feel is right. If 400k is too much of a price tag, reject the offer and apply again to all cali schools.

I am curious tho.... how did you only get 1 acceptance with those kinda numbers and that many schools?!?!?!

I am wondering the same thing...did you only apply to ivy league schools?

As far as what you should do: Go to NYU. Here are the reasons: If you decline, the competition is getting better, and your stats will be staying the same (they're very competitive), so you won't be in a better position next year. Next, although a $400k price tag is big, you will be sacrificing one entire year of your highest income. Even if you get into a school that's costs, say, $200k, you'll likely make >$200k in your best years, so you'll end up losing money if you don't attend NYU this year. Additonally, you'll be forking out ~$5000 for the application/interview process again. Finally, you have an acceptance to a great school, which is impressive and not easy to come by. Take what you have, don't hope that the grass is greener on the other side.

 

[quillow]

So I am 24 years old and applied for the first time this cycle on September 4th. I applied to about 15 schools and only got into NYU out of all of them. I have a 3.6 overall GPA and a 3.55 SGPA. My DAT breakdown is 21 PAT, 21 RC, 16 QR, 19 Bio, 23 Gchem, 25 Ochem, 21 TS, 21 AA.
My question is, do you think its worth it to go to NYU with the huge price tag?
Or should i wait and apply again to see if i can hopefully get into a state school, I am from Cali btw.
I am starting to get real nervous, and any helpful feedback would be much appreciated. Thnx

How many interviews did you have? Are you wait listed anywhere? Personally, I would just go to NYU. You never know what will happen next year. And how are you going to explain turning down an acceptance when you reapply?

 

[jeffity]

Seems like you would have a decent shot at a gamble applying this year. But I would skip the gamble altogether and just head for the Big Apple.

 

[dantemac]

"IF you're invited to the party, come"

Go.

 

[burberrry]

Now that you have pocketed an acceptance you are wondering if you should pursue your dream? What is that saying about the bird in the bush?

Does passive aggression help?

Hi OP, I've lerked around these forums for just under 2 years now. I understand your ambivalence about this decision. It is an exteremly significant decision. In this economy, it is foolish to not take debt into account. Realistically speaking, the higher debt you acquire, the greater number of years it will take to pay off the debt--even 30 years ago it was not uncommon to take 10++ years to pay off all debt due to dental education/practice. If you are >90% confident you will land an acceptance at a school with lower tuition and think you will be happier there, then apply this cycle. Do what will make YOU happiest. You will become a dentist, no question about it. What the journey will be like getting there is in your hands.

 

[Doc Smile]

So I am 24 years old and applied for the first time this cycle on September 4th. I applied to about 15 schools and only got into NYU out of all of them. I have a 3.6 overall GPA and a 3.55 SGPA. My DAT breakdown is 21 PAT, 21 RC, 16 QR, 19 Bio, 23 Gchem, 25 Ochem, 21 TS, 21 AA.
My question is, do you think its worth it to go to NYU with the huge price tag?
Or should i wait and apply again to see if i can hopefully get into a state school, I am from Cali btw.
I am starting to get real nervous, and any helpful feedback would be much appreciated. Thnx

NO SARCASM!?!?!.... hmmm I guess I wont give my advice since it is always mixed with sarcasm 🙁

 

[Pennywisdom]

no sarcasm!?!?!.... Hmmm i guess i wont give my advice since it is always mixed with sarcasm 🙁

owned

 

[Dr. Dai Phan]

So I am 24 years old and applied for the first time this cycle on September 4th. I applied to about 15 schools and only got into NYU out of all of them. I have a 3.6 overall GPA and a 3.55 SGPA. My DAT breakdown is 21 PAT, 21 RC, 16 QR, 19 Bio, 23 Gchem, 25 Ochem, 21 TS, 21 AA.
My question is, do you think its worth it to go to NYU with the huge price tag?
Or should i wait and apply again to see if i can hopefully get into a state school, I am from Cali btw.
I am starting to get real nervous, and any helpful feedback would be much appreciated. Thnx

Greetings,

Since you applied 15 and only got into one, I would not chance it the second time if I were you. DP

 

[John Durian]

Cali schools are nearly $300k with COL. I mean, $100k is a lot but I'm not sure it's worth waiting a year (or more) to get into a more desirable school.

 

[hoylematt]

Question: Why would you even apply to a school that you had no intention on going to?

You threw out 15 lines, caught one fish. Take it home and enjoy your dental school dinner.

 

[MNdental]

Cali schools are nearly $300k with COL. I mean, $100k is a lot but I'm not sure it's worth waiting a year (or more) to get into a more desirable school.

Consider this perspective: by not accepting this year, you are missing out on your last year of income as a practicing dentist. That should be considerably more than the $100k difference+interest. Even though the debt is greater, your additional year of practice will compensate.

 

[BigMoe73]

Thanks for all the advice. I guess I just have a lot of soul searching to do before i make a final decision.

 

[wired202808]

Thanks for all the advice. I guess I just have a lot of soul searching to do before i make a final decision.

Lightning does not strike twice, soul searching works in the movies in real life you have to face reality, while minimizing risk. You take a big risk by rejecting the only dental school you were accepted to. While some adcoms are empathic and might respect your move, majority would probably be pissed and not want to admit you to their school because you seem like a "flake."

NYU is 4 years, not 40 and as everyone said you will probably lose out or spend equivalent amount of money in the 1 year that you don't go to school. I say suck it up and go! [While I dont mean to be harsh, I would like to emphasize the severity of such a move; it is a very risky gamble]

 

[yappy]

This "Things are getting so much more competitive" rhetoric is getting a little extreme.

He has a 3.6+ 21 DAT. Very surprising you were not accepted to more schools. It most likely had to do with his very late sept. application. His acceptance was not a lightning strike. Approx 40%+ of the DS applicatants are accepted EVERY YEAR. He has competitive numbers for most schools and will continue to.

For me the issue would be sitting out a year... that would be annoying. OP do your soul searching and as apart of it I would look into what options you have in terms of paying your student loans post graduation. Military, public health, living cheap, etc. etc. factor in your opportunity loss in with whatever savings you may have. GL.

 

[dantemac]

Question: Why would you even apply to a school that you had no intention on going to?

You threw out 15 lines, caught one fish. Take it home and enjoy your dental school dinner.

Exactly. If this was your safety school, it is still a pretty good one.

 

[Mypeanut]

I can't believe you are asking this question....look at it this way if you apply again and get in next year...you will graduate 1 year late...which means you'll lose 1 year worth of your income from the last year before you retire (cuz you start out still with the lower income).....when you have some good experience under your belt and a successful practice you will be making a good $200k if working full time.

Subtract this from the NYU tuition and now look at the price tag....I dont know about you but to me it seems like the choice...hope this helps