NYU or NOVA

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So I have been fortunate to receive acceptances to both NYU and NOVA. I now have to make a really tough decision and pick one of those schools. I really liked both when I interviewed. Assuming that I receive the military scholarship that I applied for, which school should I pick? What I value in a school is a good clinical education and a school that makes as stress free as possible the four years as a dental student. I liked that NYU gives its students quite some autonomy and records all lectures, but I also like the location of NOVA. Can anybody chime in? Also, I am out of state for both schools!
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So I have been fortunate to receive acceptances to both NYU and NOVA. I now have to make a really tough decision and pick one of those schools. I really liked both when I interviewed. Assuming that I receive the military scholarship that I applied for, which school should I pick? What I value in a school is a good clinical education and a school that makes as stress free as possible the four years as a dental student. I liked that NYU gives its students quite some autonomy and records all lectures, but I also like the location of NOVA. Can anybody chime in? Also, I am out of state for both schools!
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Easily NYU. Hands/feet down.
 
NYU. Heard NOVA was having some clinic problems.
 
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Hi lonz. I really value your input. Would you mind explaining why NYU?
 
sjv said:
NYU clinical aspect (unlimited patient base compared to supposed problems at NOVA), research opportunities, outreach, and location is superior to NOVA. Downsides are cost and class size.
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Isn't Nova on the expensive side as well?
 
Seems like the consensus is NYU. Though I was actually leaning towards NOVA for location. And like I said, cost will hopefully not be the limiting factor since I am hopeful for the military scholarship.
 
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Seems like the consensus is NYU. Though I was actually leaning towards NOVA for location. And like I said, cost will hopefully not be the limiting factor since I am hopeful for the military scholarship.
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Let's hope you get it! NYU is an amazing school. I think they see the most patients than all dental schools in the country, even with a class size of 360 you'll get the experience you need. And all lectures are recorded and available on itunes? +1
 
sjv said:
NYU clinical aspect (unlimited patient base compared to supposed problems at NOVA), research opportunities, outreach, and location is superior to NOVA. Downsides are cost and class size.
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Basically this. Honestly, if NYU reduced their CoA, they would easily be one of top 3 dental schools in the nation IMO.

Inb4 dental schools don't rank.
 
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Which school is better if you want to specialize?
 
I would stick with NYU, NOVA being located in Ft. Lauderdale is nice but NYU seems to be a better dental school clinically and it has a better reputation/recognition factor if you're into that. On the tour they said they have a lot of research for students who want to be involved in it and that can always help your case if you want to specialize after the 4 yrs.
 
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Which school is better if you want to specialize?
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NYU due to more opportunities for research and outreach and the location is closer to more externships. Not saying you can't specialize from NOVA, I think you'd have to try a little more harder to achieve those things necessary for a good application.
 
sjv said:
It is slightly less but for the most part, you can consider it expensive.

ADEA guide says 96.6/93.6/90.7/93.2 for NOVA, 104.6/105.4/107.3/99.2 for NYU.
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What do these numbers mean?
 
sjv said:
Estimated cost per year.
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OMG are you serious??? I thought Nova was 55K a year??? Holy moly - and they get away with this? As you can tell this is all new news to me. Ok I am in shock now.
 
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OMG are you serious??? I thought Nova was 55K a year??? Holy moly - and they get away with this? As you can tell this is all new news to me. Ok I am in shock now.
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That figure includes tuition, fees, living and other expenses. Living expenses is usually an overestimate unless you live a pretty lavish life so subtract a little bit from each year. Yeah, you are correct that tuition alone is $55,597 for Florida residents and $57,271 for out-of-state students.
 
Would I be making an immature decision if I chose Nova? I got the military scholarship, so cost is a non-factor. To be honest, I liked Nova much more when I visited entirely based on location and weather. I know that Nova might not be as strong clinically as NYU, but I am planning on developing my clinical skills in the military when I apply for their AEGD. Also I feel like with the military stipend I could live comfortably in Fort Lauderdale, while I would have to take out additional loans for NYU. Any ideas guys??
 
ahhhh i can't decide and it's almost april 1st.
 
NYU embodies the 'boy's club' mentality. Sure you can specialize and go on to big things. Without a 'rabbi,' you're lost in the matrix.
 
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