Penn vs. Maryland

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Hello, I am from Michigan and currently these are the two schools that I have gotten into and I am torn as to which one I should go to. I toured both when I interviewed and liked both. Penn had an older building while everything at Maryland was brand new. However, I feel that Penn has a better reputation and if someday I wanted to specialize then I would have a better shot doing so earning a degree from Penn. I am open to any opinions and ideas. Thanks.
 
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Not considering cost or reputation, which school can you picture yourself at? Which was a good match in terms of what you are looking for in a dental school in the types of students, in the types of opportunities? Are there any special programs at either school that you would be interested in? I don't know anything about Maryland, but some things that drew me to Penn were opportunities to do an international externship, selectives courses, very friendly students who helped each other out more than being cutthroat etc.

Good luck with your decision!
 
Hi there,
I also came from Michigan undergrad. I never made Penn an option, but I did get into both MD and MI and though MI would have been in-state, I chose to come to MD. Not only do they have a great facility, but you just can't beat the administration for friendliness. In fact that was what really drew me: everyone was just so nice. My classmates are all stressed just like all first years because we're all trying to do really well the first semester, but they also share notes, old exams, anything with each other that'll give others a leg up. Baltimore is a bit of a zany city but if you like culture and things to do, you can't beat the location. MD also has a great reputation (#3 behind MI and UCSF for research) and we also have international externship exchanges with 13 different schools in 11 different countries. Can't find the one you want? Find a faculty member and they'll bend over backwards to make it happen. good luck with your decision. 🙂🙂
 
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