NYU vs USC

[suurealii]

Hello all!

I am having a little difficulty in deciding between NYU and USC. (My luck with expensive schools haha)

I'm from California and currently don't plan on specializing, but I am keeping an open mind. For now, I plan on possibly doing a GPR or AEGD.

I know both are expensive, so I'm looking for more info on other aspects of the programs that may influence my decision.

Advice? Thanks a lot in advance.

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[jokersmiles]

NYU and USC are both expensive, however USC a slighly more expensive.

There seems to be a lot more negatives about USC than NYU.

Although NYU is expensive, its in the middle of an AMAZING city and I hear the clinical experience at NYU is one of the best in the country, which is why they are
able to have such a large class size. USC on the other hand has not enough chairs and the students have more trouble finding patients. I know of several current
USC students that actually told me to not attend USC for the price + chair problems. In my opinion, if you're gonna have to spend so much money anyway might
as well go to a school like NYU where the clinical experience is top notch in a city that will be both a new and terrific experience for you.

The only negative about NYU is price, everything regarding their actual dental education is outstanding
However, USC is not only more expensive than NYU, but also has PBL (a huge negative) and clinical problems, my vote is NYU.

 

[DentalDanger]

I'm exactly in the same situation as you 🙂
For me costs matters alot, and NYU is $17k cheaper per year. So NYU better in costs.
I also like the education system at NYU, and I can't stand PBL. So for me, learning at NYU is easier than USC.
I feel like both schools are clinically okay, but NYU has larger patient pool.
The large class size at NYU may be an issue for some people, but I'm okay with it, especially since they break you down into smaller groups in your 1st year.
I'm also from California, and really hate to leave Cali, so that may be the only thing clouding my judgment right now. At this point, I'll call both schools and ask for scholarship, whichever offers me scholarship I'll go there, and if they don't, I would probably choose NYU.
I'm also looking for more pros and cons to make a decision, so give me some feedback. Thanks!

 

[DentalDanger]

Oh and if you wanna practice in Cali, like I do, you have to take the WREB test (it's required to practice in Cali) on your own. You will be taking the NERB test at NYU which allows you to practice almost everywhere in the US, except Cali. (I'm 99% sure about this, but correct me if I'm wrong). So that is also a hassle :/

 

[musicplease]

NYU 100%

if you want to start a practice one day and have an enjoyable experience in dental school go to NYU.
USC is more expensive than NYU, and that is really....really scary.

 

[sumin5924]

I'm exactly in the same situation as you 🙂
For me costs matters alot, and NYU is $17k cheaper per year. So NYU better in costs.
I also like the education system at NYU, and I can't stand PBL. So for me, learning at NYU is easier than USC.
I feel like both schools are clinically okay, but NYU has larger patient pool.
The large class size at NYU may be an issue for some people, but I'm okay with it, especially since they break you down into smaller groups in your 1st year.
I'm also from California, and really hate to leave Cali, so that may be the only thing clouding my judgment right now. At this point, I'll call both schools and ask for scholarship, whichever offers me scholarship I'll go there, and if they don't, I would probably choose NYU.
I'm also looking for more pros and cons to make a decision, so give me some feedback. Thanks!

This actually works?..

 

[DentalDanger]

In the interview they said they have some merit based scholarships that we will be given on admission, USC just sent me an email, so I will call and ask. I interviewed at NYU today, not admitted yet, but if they offer me scholarship I'll go there no doubt.

 

[toothdriller2k17]

Oh and if you wanna practice in Cali, like I do, you have to take the WREB test (it's required to practice in Cali) on your own. You will be taking the NERB test at NYU which allows you to practice almost everywhere in the US, except Cali. (I'm 99% sure about this, but correct me if I'm wrong). So that is also a hassle :/

you can take the WREB at NYU. it's offered on a more limited basis

 

[toothdriller2k17]

and to the OP, go to NYU. we probably do way more clinically anyway

maybe someone else wants to comment on this, but didn't they cut clinic time recently from 3rd and 4th years?

 

[toothdriller2k17]

pretty sure you can't just get a scholarship offer/leverage scholarships. this isn't law school.

the demand for a DDS/DMD is pretty high with a somewhat limited supply

 

[Confused321]

NYU > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > USC

 

[suurealii]

Where do you plan to practice after graduation?

Thanks for the replies everyone. I actually don't mind practicing in either state. My exposure to NYC is limited, so I can't say whether I want to practice there or not now, but if I go to NYU and fall in love with the city, then I won't mind practicing there.

 

[suurealii]

Oh and if you wanna practice in Cali, like I do, you have to take the WREB test (it's required to practice in Cali) on your own. You will be taking the NERB test at NYU which allows you to practice almost everywhere in the US, except Cali. (I'm 99% sure about this, but correct me if I'm wrong). So that is also a hassle :/

This is actually one of the reasons why I am considering the GPR or AEGD. I believe that you don't need to take the WREB or NERB if you do a GPR or AEGD if you want to practice in CA or NY. Someone correct me if this info is wrong, please.

 

[futurepredent2016]

This is actually one of the reasons why I am considering the GPR or AEGD. I believe that you don't need to take the WREB or NERB if you do a GPR or AEGD if you want to practice in CA or NY. Someone correct me if this info is wrong, please.

You are right about this for Cali, not sure about NY. I'm from Cali


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[Hyunin1210]

This is actually one of the reasons why I am considering the GPR or AEGD. I believe that you don't need to take the WREB or NERB if you do a GPR or AEGD if you want to practice in CA or NY. Someone correct me if this info is wrong, please.

You can only practice in New York if you have completed a residency or two years of experience outside of the state. I would still take the test so that you at least have the option of practicing elsewhere.