Sorry about not replying to you all sooner....I just saw this as I was browsing through some old threads.
JPN: Nove dental is becoming more and more popular as we enroll our 7th incoming class, the Class of 2007. Here's a cool statistic. This past state licensure board exam (Florida state board), Nova recent graduates (Class of 2003) had a 95% passing rate while University of Florida's class only had ~75% passing rate. Not condensenting on U of F's program, but simply stating how my school is moving nowhere but up.
Due to this reason, we continue to recieve over 2000 applications year after year. According to Su-Ann, the admissions coordinator, applicants this past cycle submitted their admissions deposites quicker than in the previous years and they stick with it (meaning very little movement or dropping out to go to other dental schools). Just this past week, Su-Ann was telling me a story where an applicant is having the toughest time to decide to attend either us or Harvard. This applicant was obviously accepted to both schools, but she had decided to forgo Harvard's education and attend here at Nova.
With that said, we admissions statistics are increasing year after year. My class' numbers were ~3.4 and 18s on the DAT and the incoming class' numbers are even higher. I don't have the exact numbers yet, but I will post them as soon as I get them next week when the first day of class starts and the class is finally solidified (people can still drop out in the last minute).
Morpheus: Unfortunately the $6000 kit is a mandatory purchase. You'll see in another week, you'll receive a ton of stuff. The handpieces (drills) alone costs over $3000! You'll also receive a tackle box that includes a lot of materials, instruments, and tools. I recall this day last year, it was so exciting to see all my instruments and tools. It was just like Christmas!
I'll meet and see you in about a week during your orientation. I'll be one of many upperclassmen giving your family and you a tour of the school during your orientation weekend.
