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Hello everyone.🙂
could you please help me decide. I'm going crazy.
I like both NY and CA. I just don't know which one to choose. I know about PBL and every thing. HEEEEEEEEEEELP 🙁:scared:
Please answer me.
 
They are both very expensive so I guess the money factor is out. USC is located in the ghetto and NYU is in the nicer part of Manhattan. USC's class is a little smaller though. Where are you from? A change of scenery is always nice. I'm going from San Diego to NY. Can't wait. Don't listen to any of the rumors about NYU dropping a lot of students after the first year. And USC's late grad rate is improving also. I think in terms of tuition USC is more than NYu, but living is more expensive in Manhattan.
 
Hi, thanks for replying .
I am from Ca, Irvine and I don't like USC's location and PBL.
I like every thing about NYU but the cost of living worries me.
 
afarmahi said:
Hi, thanks for replying .
I am from Ca, Irvine and I don't like USC's location and PBL.
I like every thing about NYU but the cost of living worries me.
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Total 4 year estimated budgets for both schools including tuition, living expenses, transportation etc.

NYU (from website): $350,499
USC (from interview material): $369,322

So with living expenses accounted for, NYU is still cheaper.
 
USC from a current USC student...
 
If it were up to me. NYU vs USC. NYU👍
 
Because there isn't much difference in cost, I think it comes down to the following things (in no particular order):

1. Curriculum of schools (PBL vs Lecture)
2. Where you want to practice afterwards (If you wanted come back to the west coast, NYU does offer the WREB on site which makes going to school out of state not as big of a deal).
3. Where you want to live and experience for 4 years.



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Hysteria24 said:
Because there isn’t much difference in cost, I think it comes down to the following things (in no particular order):

1. Curriculum of schools (PBL vs Lecture)
2. Where you want to practice afterwards (If you wanted come back to the west coast, NYU does offer the WREB on site which makes going to school out of state not as big of a deal).
3. Where you want to live and experience for 4 years.



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The biggest concern is #1. The others are not a big deal. There are a lot of californians at other schools which means that those schools will have to offer WREB.
 
Could you please explain a little bit more about WREB?
Thanks
 
afarmahi said:
Could you please explain a little bit more about WREB?
Thanks
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When you graduate from school you must take a regional licensing exam that allows you to practice as a dentist in a specific area. There are different exams associated with each region Successful completion of the Western Regional Examining Board (WREB) allows one to practice in many western states including California. Many schools in these states hold these exams onsite at their school, and students can find live patients for the exam right from their school’s clinic.

Difficulty arises when a student goes to a school in a different region, lets say Michigan, and then wants to practice in different region after graduation. The University of Michigan only offers the NERB (North Eastern Regional Board). If a student here wants to go and practice in the West, they must find an off site location to take the test, and then either fly already found patients to that site, or go to that site and find patients to take the exam. Many people do that all the time, and it really just more of an extra hassle. (although I have heard of a few horror stories)

Now in your case, NYU offers the WREB as well as another on site. You can use your patients from dental school for the exam right at your school which makes things much easier.

In contrast, I don’t believe USC offers any Eastern regional boards, which would cause difficulty in the opposite direction if you didn’t want to practice out west after attending USC.
 
blankguy said:
The biggest concern is #1. The others are not a big deal. There are a lot of californians at other schools which means that those schools will have to offer WREB.
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Those schools don’t have to offer the WREB. Many schools don’t, and students easily take this test at a different school (mostly western ones).

#1 is by far the biggest concern, and I was just pointing out that #2 is negligible if he/she wanted to come back and practice in his/her home state of CA, because of the uniqueness of NYU and the WREB.
 
NYU for me (I'm from LA). PBL is still questionable..Especially when you have to pay that much of tuition..
 
I also had to make this decision back in Jan. I was accepted to both USC and NYU. Even though I live in California I chose NYU.

Lecture vs. PBL. My Physics class was taught PBL style, and I HATED it. +1 NYU.


NYU has a large class. All my science classes were taught in large lecture halls with 200+ students. NYU no problem.


NYU drop out rate. I have worked hard all throughout undergrad, no way am I stopping now. NYU no problem.


Living in New York/Manhattan for 4 years of my life. +1 NYU.


And I am def not bad mouthing USC, but when I was interviewing there, I saw someone I knew from my school's pre-dental club and I went to say hi. After talking with him a little, he told me "if you come here, don't get your hopes up." That didn't factor into my decision, but I thought I'd just let you know.
 
wow so many californian going to NYU.. even if i got accepted to USC, NYU would be a no brainer.. Living in Manhattan +1, State of the Art facilities +2, and no PBL +1.

its just something about PBL that turns me off, especially when you're paying so much money.. I really didn't like the session during the interview. Didn't seem like I'll learn so much or be prepared enough for the boards. I am all for group learning but I want at least some direction. I think PBL will work better when you're in a specialty program once you have the concrete fundamentals of Dentistry down and can use it to analyze each case.
 
count me in...i chose NYU over nova, temple, and unlv. I am also withdrawing my app at USC even w/ interview because I know that I will choose nyu over usc if accepted. BTW i'm also from Los Angeles. see you guys in NYC
 
Well, my advice for you is that since both are equally expensive, you should go to a school where you feel that you will succeed. Are you comfortable w/ PBL??? I feel taht PBL is not for everyone and it's a bit of a risk to me, I rather go through the traditional curriculum.
 
This is an interesting thread! I plan to apply next year. I live in Cali and originally I was thinking if I get admission from both NYU and USC, I choose USC; but it seems NYU has more fans and it does better than USC. Maybe I should go with NYU!
 
Hysteria24 said:
Those schools don’t have to offer the WREB. Many schools don’t, and students easily take this test at a different school (mostly western ones).

#1 is by far the biggest concern, and I was just pointing out that #2 is negligible if he/she wanted to come back and practice in his/her home state of CA, because of the uniqueness of NYU and the WREB.
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Yea, but if there are a lot of californians demanding the WREB then they won't have any choice. I know Tufts does offer it primarily because there a significant number of people going there from the west coast.
 
Both school's are great, IMO.
Just go where you feel comfortable and proud. Good luck!😉
 
Anybody who says USC for the babes is going to get it.
*rolls up sleeves*
 
USC if you live in california and want to practice in California!
 
ROSE1010 said:
USC if you live in california and want to practice in California!
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Living in CA and attending school in CA has no relevance on practicing in CA. Attending NYU plays no significant role in your eventual success or failure in practicing in CA whatsoever.
 
Ok, so asking other poeple is probably not the way to go since none of them are YOU!
Tell youself you're going to NYU...if that thought doesnt make you completely happy, it means that you're still thinking about USC and thats where you should go. If that still makes you unhappy, flip a coin.
 
Because both schools are equally expensive, I would pick NYU.They have the latest of technological advancement, they have a moder dental stimulation lab, they have a very large and diverse patient pool. And you gonna love NY city. I used to live there, and I really missed NY. It's the city that never goes to sleep. There's always something to do. If you are in the mood for pizza or some good Italian food just take the Metro and go to Little Sicily. If you got really bored and want to have some fun just visit Times Square. There's always something thing going on. So, go to NYU.
 
Ok, one more go on this thread. I can't help it....these 2 places have been the only 2 places I have lived in my life and I love them both! So honestly, the living at NYU though a little more expensive would be tons more fun than around USC. PBL is awful I feel but a 200+ class aint a walk in the park either. The facilities at NYU are outstanding like many spoken about already. Tuition = toss up so who cares about that. If you haven't experienced living outside of Cali then this is a place that would new, fun, and fast enough (FASTER) to entertain the californian.

I didn't give my ideas points but I do know that NYU has a drastic advantge with facilities and culture compared to USC. Tuition and curiculum are a toss up. So, choose NYU!

FYI, I declined my USC interview because I knew I wouldn't choose it over NYU even though it's only like an hour's drive from my hometown.
 
afarmahi said:
Could you please explain a little bit more about WREB?
Thanks
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pgy1 and the law and ethics exam fulfill the requirements for licensure in CA - so you don't have to take the wreb for CA unless you want to practice right after you get your degree. also if you attempt it and fail, you have to retake it successfully for licensure in CA. this is true for other states as well.

pgy1 is required for licensure in NY.

many candidates take NERB / WREB for options to relocate to other states .
remember the cost and risks of air travel for vacation and holidays! taxi rides and toll to the airports ~$50 each way. the novelty of taking the A-train or the E-train from Manhattan to Queens wears out after one ride.

and the weather! you'll miss CA in the winter, though you'll not likely get the experience of a Nor'easter at USC .


best of luck to you!
 
I would choose USC. I don't think NYC would be fun on a student budget. Surfing is almost free.
 
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