*** Official University of Minnesota C/O 2014 Acceptance Thread ***

This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.
Members don't see this ad.
Sorry guys! They haven't posted the updated list in the portal yet, but they did add this for those already accepted...

"Orientation to the School of Dentistry is scheduled for Monday, August 16 - Wednesday, August 18, 2010 and your attendance is mandatory. Classes begin on Monday, August 23, 2010."

I think someone was wondering about orientation a while back.

I'll keep watching for the list!
 
anyone recently accepted to UMinn? I asked admissions and they said they aren't sure if/when more offers will be sent out 🙁
 
Hey where is everyone living? I'm an out-of-stater and was wondering where the nice places/neighborhood/apartments were to live. I am married so I am not looking to stay in the fraternities. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!
 
zrichard said:
Hey where is everyone living? I'm an out-of-stater and was wondering where the nice places/neighborhood/apartments were to live. I am married so I am not looking to stay in the fraternities. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!
Click to expand...


Very dependent on your preferences.. There are college neighborhoods, worn down college houses, non-college age apartments in the city, suburbs in any direction (although traffic is a b and parking is expensive.. there are lightrails and bus systems pretty much anywhere tho) etc...There's really just about any option that you would like...It comes down to preference, location, and cost.

Sorry, I realize this didn't help much but hopefully you can narrow down to a few ideas and we can further help...
 
Any updates on the portal?? Or has anyone heard from them lately? next round of offers?
 
last week my mom talked with one of the workers in the admissions department ( dont know who it was) and she said that they had filled up their seats, but there is always a chance that someone will walk away from their deposit. sounds like its full to me.
 
If you could choose between Minnesota and Iowa, where would you go?
If you're not instate for either? My friend has a headache because of this.
 
cloverfield said:
If you could choose between Minnesota and Iowa, where would you go?
If you're not instate for either? My friend has a headache because of this.
Click to expand...

I don't know if cost is playing a factor, but I'm going to MN and the non-resident cost adds up to over $440,000 for the four yrs total. (That includes the interest loans are earning while you are in school as well as a 3% increase in tuition for each yr.) I just took a quick look at Iowa's website and thy are estimating the Non-resident cost total at $252,000 (http://www.dentistry.uiowa.edu/missions/education/projected_expenses2009-10.shtml) (That does NOT include interest added while in school or the tuition increase for each year, but there is still a notable difference.)

I have been selected for a Navy HPSP, so it's not an issue anymore, but in making my decision to take that, I've done all the calculations for consolidations and all the loan info. There definitely is a difference between $250k and $440k when it comes to you monthly payment.

At 6% for 10 yrs, you're looking at 4882/mo to payoff $440k.
At 6% for 30 yrs, you're looking at 2636/mo to payoff $440k.

There are a bunch of calculators at www.finaid.com if you want to figure out any other numbers.

Note, 6% is probably a little lower than you'd actually get with rates right now.

But all that said, I would choose Minnesota either way. The school is excellent, there is a lot of opportunity for research (not that plan on doing much, but who knows?!?), Faculty seems very good and approachable, and the area has about everything you could want to do.
 
herme said:
i don't know if cost is playing a factor, but i'm going to mn and the non-resident cost adds up to over $440,000 for the four yrs total. (that includes the interest loans are earning while you are in school as well as a 3% increase in tuition for each yr.) i just took a quick look at iowa's website and thy are estimating the non-resident cost total at $252,000 (http://www.dentistry.uiowa.edu/missions/education/projected_expenses2009-10.shtml) (that does not include interest added while in school or the tuition increase for each year, but there is still a notable difference.)

i have been selected for a navy hpsp, so it's not an issue anymore, but in making my decision to take that, i've done all the calculations for consolidations and all the loan info. There definitely is a difference between $250k and $440k when it comes to you monthly payment.

At 6% for 10 yrs, you're looking at 4882/mo to payoff $440k.
At 6% for 30 yrs, you're looking at 2636/mo to payoff $440k.

There are a bunch of calculators at www.finaid.com if you want to figure out any other numbers.

Note, 6% is probably a little lower than you'd actually get with rates right now.

But all that said, i would choose minnesota either way. The school is excellent, there is a lot of opportunity for research (not that plan on doing much, but who knows?!?), faculty seems very good and approachable, and the area has about everything you could want to do.
Click to expand...


thanks herme!
It seems like iowa would be a much cheaper option.
But what do you think about the two schools in terms of reputation? And specialty possibility?
 
cloverfield said:
thanks herme!
It seems like iowa would be a much cheaper option.
But what do you think about the two schools in terms of reputation? And specialty possibility?
Click to expand...


Well, after a quick glance at Iowa's website, it appears as though both schools offer most specialty programs. A factor in the decision may be "Where do you want to practice?" If I were looking to practice in one of those 2 states, that would play a role as to which I'd choose. You could potentially eliminate a move after school. It also may be easier to network and find a job out of dental school if you are already in the area you want to practice.

I would highly recommend contacting the admission staff at both schools. Ask them if you can be put in contact with 2-3 current 3rd or 4th year dental students to ask them what they like and what they do not like about the schools. I recently was put in contact with 2 students at MN to help in making my decision to accept a Navy HPSP, and it really helped.

I don't know the contact at Iowa, but Nicki Black at Minnesota can help you. Call 612-626-5533 to reach her. She worked very fast and was very helpful.

In the end, there probably isn't a "bad" decision. You will graduate a dentist from either school.

Good Luck!
 
This may be a stupid question but I am unable to locate it. Where is the accepted student list on your MyU page?
 
Has anyone tried to do the background check thing? I just ran it and it didn't give me a confirmation page, just a pop-up box that said it's been submitted. Am I supposed to be able to see my records and stuff or does it just get sent to the school?
 
That's all mine did too. That wasn't the actual background check though. We just had to initiate the study, and then I'm sure there is someone over at DHS that will be accessing the files we are creating and submitting and then pulling all the records together. I don't think we get any of it either, other than a Pass/Fail. The school probably just gets everything.
 
Man I hope that J-Walking ticket doesn't keep me out...
 
Anyone know when/what time the actual white coat ceremony will be?
 
Hey can you post the link where you found that? Any idea on what time? Thanks
 
I was reading Form 1 from the Minnesota Revenue website about residency, [http://www.taxes.state.mn.us/taxes/individ/publications/fact_sheets_by_name/pdf_content/fs1_09.pdf]
and it makes it sound like after 183 days of permenant off campus living you are considered a resident of the state ("The 183-day rule does not apply to students who are residents of a reciprocity state—Wisconsin, North Dakota or Michigan").

Can someone clairify? This seems too good to be true.

"Frank is an out-of-state student attending college in Minnesota. He lives in an off-campus apartment with three friends. All four roommates share living expenses, including rent and utilities. Since Frank lives in the apartment for more than 183 days of the calendar year and is maintaining a permanent place of abode, he is considered a Minnesota resident, even if his domicile is elsewhere and he intends to leave Minnesota upon graduation"
 
I was told during my interview no matter what, your entire four years you have to pay oos tuition, even if you become a resident. Maybe for tax purposes you become a resident and file your Minnesota taxes but your tuition is based off of your residence upon acceptance.
 
I did quite a bit of researching to find a loop hole in this one too. There isn't one. My understanding of it is this...you have to live in/maintain residency in the state of Minnesota for at least 6 months (or something like that) WITHOUT attending school. So in your example above, Frank would be a resident after that 183 days if he wasn't attending school anywhere that entire time, but if he was attending school, then he would not be, nor could any of his time living in MN count toward the "residency for tuition purposes" as long as he was enrolled in classes.

Edit: Also note that there is a difference between "residency for tax purposes" and "residency for tuition purposes." They'll let you pay Minnesota taxes as soon as you want, but they won't cut your education costs as willingly. 🙂
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Ryxndek
Interviewing University of Minnesota Class of 2030 Interview/Acceptance Thread
Replies
19
Views
4K
Qrow
Qrow
Ryxndek
University of Washington Class of 2030 Interview/Acceptance Thread
Replies
9
Views
2K
banterbelle
B
Ryxndek
University of Pittsburgh Class of 2030 Interview/Acceptance Thread
Replies
1
Views
2K
Mr.Smile12
Mr.Smile12
artist2022
University of Michigan Class of 2030 Interview/Acceptance Thread
Replies
2
Views
2K
ashtonzode
A
artist2022
University of Pikeville Class of 2030 Interview/Acceptance Thread
Replies
0
Views
567
artist2022
artist2022
Top