I agree with CoreyB's assessment - good points. A few more thoughts:
This past year, the # of people that didn't pass the boards was in the single-digits (I was told a few numbers between 4-8 from some people in the administration). In a class of 230+ that took the boards, that's pretty good. Please note that this is anecdotal.
Only two words can describe NYUCD: expensive and big.
EXPENSIVE: Frankly, there's not much you can do to change the first word... NYU is expensive, and will always be one of the most expensive schools, given its location in NYC. It sucks, and nothing can be done about it other than to attend a different school. The only thing one can do is to experience NYC to the fullest.
BIG: This aspect can be a BIG plus (or minus) to a student. It all depends on the ambition and personality of the individual student. You already know how it works... if you remain anonymous to the faculty, administration, research professors, etc, then you will gain little on top of the DDS degree. But I have observed students taking advantage of the many opportunities NYU offers first-hand, and those opportunities are greater than any other dental school in the nation (e.g. research, outreach, leadership opportunities, diversity, # of patients, facilities, media coverage, influence in the dental community, # of alums, etc). For example, I have done research, gotten involved in clubs, and personally gotten to know some faculty on a close level, even being invited to have lunch with them outside of school on various occasions. Again, it's up to the student to access those opportunities or not. If you do nothing, then you will feel lost, uncared for, unloved... and the school is too big to hold your hand.
NYU is a large beast of a school, with pros and cons. It really is a beast... if you tame the beast, it will love you, but if you don't handle it well, it may manhandle you.. I love the place, but many of my friends don't. The new dean (from UCSF) will be an exciting addition to the place, but the key is to find the right FIT vis-a-vis your personality, needs, future goals, etc.
For the students that go to NYU, how do you like it?
--I have a few gripes ($$cost$$, tiny wet lab, bad lab hours), but overall it's been a good school.
Are you out of state?
--Yes, WA state resident.
Are you happy you made the decision to go to NYU than any other school?
--It was where I got in, and I'm happy I got in Dental School anywhere.
What is NYU's board pass rate?
--AFAIK, they don't make their scores public knowledge, but it's not something I've looked into.
Do the dental students live with each other?
--Majority of D1's live in the dorms, D2-D4 live close to school usually (Riverside Apartments for example). Most folks have roommates to reduce the high cost of rent.
Is there cohesiveness in the dental classes btwn students or is it cut throat?
--In a class of 350-ish people, there's all types of people (gunners, laidback, etc). I've noticed most students tend to divide up into ethnic groups and hang out together (example: koreans with koreans, Russian Jews with Russian jews, etc.)
