Should i interview for NYU?

[starrynight3]

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I just received an invitation for an interview with NYU. I'm really torn whether i should schedule this, since i already sent in my deposit for Stony Brook. I am completely pysched about going to SB, but now the option of staying in NYC seems to be very tempting as well.

Should i go through the stress of preparing for this interview?

Thanks for your input!

 

[smurf528]

you have nothing to lose.

 

[ibuprofen7]

I just received an invitation for an interview with NYU. I'm really torn whether i should schedule this, since i already sent in my deposit for Stony Brook. I am completely pysched about going to SB, but now the option of staying in NYC seems to be very tempting as well.

Should i go through the stress of preparing for this interview?

Thanks for your input!

hey one question

how did you get an invitation from them? through snail mail or email?
thanks.

 

[Jake8]

Well how bad do you want to go to Stony Brooke?

Would you realistically choose to attend another school over Stony Brooke?

What is the cost differential?

NYU is an awesome school, but also terribly expensive to live in NYC. This was the reason I turned my offer down and chose to attend Maryland instead.

In the end I would attend the interview because you have nothing to lose by going. However I wouldn't stress too much about it because 1) Its not a bad interview and 2) I am guessing you probably won't attend unless it absolutely blows you away based on the cost factor alone (Living costs)

 

[Dentgirl09]

I have heard awesome things about stony..... is NYC worth it? you're still in new york, right?

Is the price for NYU worth it??????

 

[DentalP87]

the only thing that SB has over NYU is the tuition

if you are an out of stater, definitely go check out NYU

 

[Wei87]

hey one question

how did you get an invitation from them? through snail mail or email?
thanks.

I got an invitation as well a couple days ago, and it was through e-mail. Though I will turn mine down, hopefully someone else on this forum will get the invitation instead.

To the OP: You can always interview to check out the facilities first, and then decide.

But, if you have stuff like finals to prepare for, then I don't think NYU is worth the trip. I am waitlisted with stony brook, but I would choose stony brook over NYU in a heartbeat. I personally am not a big fan of NYU's large class size. In addition, if you live at Stony, the city is just 50 mins away via LIRR.

Good luck!

 

[ibuprofen7]

I got an invitation as well a couple days ago, and it was through e-mail. Though I will turn mine down, hopefully someone else on this forum will get the invitation instead.

To the OP: You can always interview to check out the facilities first, and then decide.

But, if you have stuff like finals to prepare for, then I don't think NYU is worth the trip. I am waitlisted with stony brook, but I would choose stony brook over NYU in a heartbeat. I personally am not a big fan of NYU's large class size. In addition, if you live at Stony, the city is just 50 mins away via LIRR.

Good luck!

Hi thanks for reply
one more thing. when was your interview scheduled? you mentioned that you received a notice couple days ago but what about the interview date? thanks.

 

[somethinpositiv]

If you're in New York and can drive to NYU without spending on hotel/airlines, than def go check out NYU. If not, you don't need to. The consensus is that Stony Brook is one the top schools in the country, not to mention a lot less expensive than NYU.

 

[DrDDSman]

If you're in New York and can drive to NYU without spending on hotel/airlines, than def go check out NYU. If not, you don't need to. The consensus is that Stony Brook is one the top schools in the country, not to mention a lot less expensive than NYU.

+1. Its definitely not worth is especially if you're already committed to a school like SB.

 

[thethethe]

In addition, if you live at Stony, the city is just 50 mins away via LIRR.

its more like 1 hr and 30 mins +

 

[Wei87]

its more like 1 hr and 30 mins +

You are right 😛, opps, didn't remember it being that long.

You do get some down time at huntington though, but you are right... it's still well beyond 50 mins.

 

[Waitlisted2009]

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[starrynight3]

How did you get into Stony and not get an interview from NYU until now?

I applied to the schools on the application deadlines, so i think that's why i'm getting the invitation now.

I am a NY resident, so NYU tuition will be twice as much. But i was looking through NYU's website and the facility looks really new.

Even though statistically Stony Brook has a more competitive average GPA and DAT, NYU is more well known nationwide. Will a dentist from NYU look more highly upon than someone from Stony?

 

[Jake8]

A dentist is seen as a dentist. As long as you pass the boards and have a decent amount of procedures logged, that's all that matters.

 

[phungy]

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[whateveryoulike]

are you kidding me? what in the world would make you want to attend NYU if you already got into Stony Brook? I seriously question how much you want your spot at Stony Brook if you'd actually insult them by stepping foot in NYU. The schools are in different leagues and you already made a commitment to Stony Brook. As far as NYU being better known than Stony Brook, thats only because NYU is a farm that pumps out dentists. I think you should try to find the board statistics for both schools as well as specialty rates for both of them, see how impressive NYU looks then.

 

[whateveryoulike]

the only thing that SB has over NYU is the tuition

if you are an out of stater, definitely go check out NYU

you sure about that? why dont you enlighten us with what NYU has over Stony Brook then since you apparently think its a lot.

 

[cpc728]

are you kidding me? what in the world would make you want to attend NYU if you already got into Stony Brook? I seriously question how much you want your spot at Stony Brook if you'd actually insult them by stepping foot in NYU. The schools are in different leagues and you already made a commitment to Stony Brook. As far as NYU being better known than Stony Brook, thats only because NYU is a farm that pumps out dentists. I think you should try to find the board statistics for both schools as well as specialty rates for both of them, see how impressive NYU looks then.

Another ignorant SDner raving about schools he doesn't really know about. It's just sad to see a predent bashing another school when it's clear he doesn't know what he's talking about.

 

[Jake8]

are you kidding me? what in the world would make you want to attend NYU if you already got into Stony Brook? I seriously question how much you want your spot at Stony Brook if you'd actually insult them by stepping foot in NYU. The schools are in different leagues and you already made a commitment to Stony Brook. As far as NYU being better known than Stony Brook, thats only because NYU is a farm that pumps out dentists. I think you should try to find the board statistics for both schools as well as specialty rates for both of them, see how impressive NYU looks then.

👎 Bad advice, kid doesn't know what he's talking about

Check it out, better to know and make your own opinion rather than listening to us. Everybody looks for different aspects in schools and only you can know for sure which place is right for you. If you love it great, if you hate it well then at least you know.

 

[whateveryoulike]

you two guys can say what you wish, it means nothing since you haven't stated anything to substantiate your opinions. I may be saying negative things about a school which is generically looked down upon, it is still something that needs to be said. To encourage someone to go to a lesser school and spend an additional LARGE SUM of money "just to see" is a waste of time. you apparently havent heard of opportunity cost. just because there isnt a plane ticket involved doesnt mean that there isnt a cost involved. i guess it just comes down to what your time is worth. I personally value my time enough to not bother with an interview at a higher priced, lesser school just cuz I can.

since you both say I dont know what Im talking about, heres what im basing my opinions on;

1)competitive applicants go to the best option available to them.
2)NYU has low DAT and very low GPA averages.

Heres what I deduced from the above two: When competitive applicants have a chance to go to NYU, they choose to go elsewhere. Leaving NYU to fill seats with lower end applicants. this may hurt the feelings of people who are attending NYU, but its the truth. I know people going to NYU and they openly admit its only because its the only choice they have other than waiting another year. Not sure why Im explaining this since one of the people telling me I have faulty reasoning only got into two schools, one of which was NYU, and chose the alternate option. hmmmm....

 

[whateveryoulike]

A dentist is seen as a dentist. As long as you pass the boards and have a decent amount of procedures logged, that's all that matters.

so the extra 128k of student loans (according to 4 years expenses difference between the two schools based on ADEA 2009 guide) doesnt matter? 🙄 sounds like you're still working in the ideal world where finding a job is the only thing you have to concern yourself with when you're finished.

 

[Jake8]

🙄

About the only thing you are close to correct about is that the cost involved with living in NYC is astronomical, and thus many people decide not to pay that much money and thus go to other schools. Nobody is going to debate you there. I will be the first to say that I turned down my acceptance to NYU because of the costs of living. However the school is top notch. The opportunities and resources afforded to you are unlike almost any other dental school in the nation. You may pay a lot to go there, but you get your money's worth living there, from the training to the life experiences. If money was not a factor NYU would be one of the top dental schools in the nation. Too bad most of us are broke.

We all know that GPA and DAT scores dictate the quality of dentist you are going to be. I mean if you have a 3.7 and 22+ then you are graced by God with amazing hand skills

Comparing Specialization rates doesn't work either. Unlike Medicine we don't have to specialize. Yes I want to keep that option open, and yes I am interested in OMFS, but that doesn't change the fact that the grand majority of students in dental school want to be dentists...go figure.

If the OP has the opportunity and the resources available, then check it out. Maybe they will have the same opinion as the bad mouther above, or maybe they will like it. Better to be well informed of all decisions possible than forming a blind opinion. BTW I didn't think I would like BU went there for the interview after I already was in elsewhere anyways. Found out that it wasn't the right place for me as I thought. Do I consider it a waste? No, it was the cost of information and opportunity. Yes it would be nice to have that $500+ in my pocket right now and not be eating rice and beans for dinner, but at least I know I am making the best decision for the future. Better to know now and lose a little money than form a blind opinion and miss out on opportunity in the future.

PS- We don't even know the OP's financial situation, maybe they have the funds to spend and want to choose the best school.

 

[DentalP87]

you sure about that? why dont you enlighten us with what NYU has over Stony Brook then since you apparently think its a lot.

1) NYU is more recognized out in the real world

2) NO one knows SB except predents/dental students

3) Cost wise, NYU and SB are not significant for out-of-staters/international

4) NYU has better connections after you graduate + better social life

5) NYU is in Manhattan, SB is in where??

People have different perspectives, period. Which is one of the reasons why you would post a picture like that in the first place.

 

[whateveryoulike]

🙄

About the only thing you are close to correct about is that the cost involved with living in NYC is astronomical, and thus many people decide not to pay that much money and thus go to other schools. Nobody is going to debate you there. I will be the first to say that I turned down my acceptance to NYU because of the costs of living. However the school is top notch. The opportunities and resources afforded to you are unlike almost any other dental school in the nation. You may pay a lot to go there, but you get your money's worth living there, from the training to the life experiences. If money was not a factor NYU would be one of the top dental schools in the nation. Too bad most of us are broke.

We all know that GPA and DAT scores dictate the quality of dentist you are going to be. I mean if you have a 3.7 and 22+ then you are graced by God with amazing hand skills

Comparing Specialization rates doesn't work either. Unlike Medicine we don't have to specialize. Yes I want to keep that option open, and yes I am interested in OMFS, but that doesn't change the fact that the grand majority of students in dental school want to be dentists...go figure.

If the OP has the opportunity and the resources available, then check it out. Maybe they will have the same opinion as the bad mouther above, or maybe they will like it. Better to be well informed of all decisions possible than forming a blind opinion. BTW I didn't think I would like BU went there for the interview after I already was in elsewhere anyways. Found out that it wasn't the right place for me as I thought. Do I consider it a waste? No, it was the cost of information and opportunity. Yes it would be nice to have that $500+ in my pocket right now and not be eating rice and beans for dinner, but at least I know I am making the best decision for the future. Better to know now and lose a little money than form a blind opinion and miss out on opportunity in the future.

PS- We don't even know the OP's financial situation, maybe they have the funds to spend and want to choose the best school.

try substantiating some of your claims about NYU's greatness with some actual facts. get me some things that would tell you NYU provides any REAL opportunities that the OP isn't already getting from Stony Brook. and please reply with something more concrete than "there is a really big alumni at NYU!". otherwise it sounds like you got hyped by the interview. so did you get chicken or steak with your luxurious lunch while you were there?

as far as having solid gpa and dat: if there was no correlation between those numbers and dental school performance then they wouldnt consider it. people with low numbers are generally slacker type students (aside from the exceptional case, most of them have their stats for a reason) or general underachievers. underachievers in undergrad may not always be underacheivers, but they stand a higher chance (statistically) of being so than a fellow applicant with much higher numbers. you can fall back on bs handskill comments (like everyone else who wants to justify low numbers) all day long, it doesnt change the fact that it has no relation and therefore means nothing in this post.

 

[whateveryoulike]

1) NYU is more recognized out in the real world

2) NO one knows SB except predents/dental students

3) Cost wise, NYU and SB are not significant for out-of-staters/international

4) NYU has better connections after you graduate + better social life

5) NYU is in Manhattan, SB is in where??

People have different perspectives, period. Which is one of the reasons why you would post a picture like that in the first place.

your 1st, 2nd, and 4th pros for NYU are all restatements of the same UNSUBSTANTIATED claim. your 3rd is utter garbage. I'll post the ADEA numbers if you'd like, but I already mentioned the cost difference above (heres a hint, SB is public so out of state students can change residency after first year and get cheaper tuition) and dont want to be redundant. your 5th claim is your opinion, and in some peoples eyes would only translate as a negative since it means more distractions and higher costs.

 

[kss]

your 1st, 2nd, and 4th pros for NYU are all restatements of the same UNSUBSTANTIATED claim. your 3rd is utter garbage. I'll post the ADEA numbers if you'd like, but I already mentioned the cost difference above (heres a hint, SB is public so out of state students can change residency after first year and get cheaper tuition) and dont want to be redundant. your 5th claim is your opinion, and in some peoples eyes would only translate as a negative since it means more distractions and higher costs.

this guy always has to get his way lol

 

[DrReo]

That's brutal. Especially when you're looking at noting the tuition for SB is <200,000. If you're OOS, they tack on 18k for first year then you can gain residency.

 

[whateveryoulike]

this guy always has to get his way lol

I wonder if you being an NYU student has anything to do with your post. 🙄 I cant get my way on an internet forum, it just leads to endless bickering and wasted time. I just try to save people from making choices theyre going to regret later. Like choosing a school that will add student loans in the equivalent of a Ferrari. You guys may enjoy your time at NYU, but I don't know if its over and above the enjoyment received from Stony Brook to the extent of an italian supercar. there are countless students that turn down schools like UCLA and Harvard due to the extra expense, and those schools are still much cheaper than NYU. I think that speaks volumes in itself.

 

[bri0216]

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[whateveryoulike]

in regards to NYU expenses, this is relevant

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=622051

 

[ArmyDDS2013]

If money werent an issue, I'd probably attend NYU for its name and recognition. You also get a better opportunity to network amongst a class of 200+ students (1000 entire student body) and get additional help/mentoring from international students that may not speak english well but are very competent dentists in their home countries. The overall experience may be better as well.

Now since dental school is a very serious life and career decision, you have to always take into account the monetary aspect of making the best decision. If you think the opportunity cost of attending a bigger , more recognized school is best available option then you are an idiot, no just kidding. 🙂

 

[DentalP87]

Ok.. just found out that NYU tuition is ~71k this year from ~62k last year..
Now that is a little too expensive. It's not worth going to NYU (for the experience) at that cost.

Why do they keep increasing tuition?

 

[Waitlisted2009]

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[BillytheEchidna]

try substantiating some of your claims about NYU's greatness with some actual facts. get me some things that would tell you NYU provides any REAL opportunities that the OP isn't already getting from Stony Brook. and please reply with something more concrete than "there is a really big alumni at NYU!". otherwise it sounds like you got hyped by the interview. so did you get chicken or steak with your luxurious lunch while you were there?

as far as having solid gpa and dat: if there was no correlation between those numbers and dental school performance then they wouldnt consider it. people with low numbers are generally slacker type students (aside from the exceptional case, most of them have their stats for a reason) or general underachievers. underachievers in undergrad may not always be underacheivers, but they stand a higher chance (statistically) of being so than a fellow applicant with much higher numbers. you can fall back on bs handskill comments (like everyone else who wants to justify low numbers) all day long, it doesnt change the fact that it has no relation and therefore means nothing in this post.

As someone with a low GPA who is not an underachiever, I would like to see you substantiate that claim.

Y'all are getting into a tizzy, but you can't substantiate subjectivity. This is like a critical theory argument between Romantics and Modernists. Some people will choose a school based on how it feels to them; some will look at the numbers alone. And never the twain shall meet.

I would think of that extra $128K in student loan debt from NYU as "null" (OK, I can't bear to pass up the opportunity to pun: nyull). For the cost of not waiting a year to get into the cheaper school, you are paying an extra year of your salary in tuition. You will get to practice a year earlier, but it will be like treading water. I would totally do it, but I only applied to one school and got rejected. Because I am a slacker or something. 🙂

 

[whateveryoulike]

As someone with a low GPA who is not an underachiever, I would like to see you substantiate that claim.

Y'all are getting into a tizzy, but you can't substantiate subjectivity. This is like a critical theory argument between Romantics and Modernists. Some people will choose a school based on how it feels to them; some will look at the numbers alone. And never the twain shall meet.

I would think of that extra $128K in student loan debt from NYU as "null" (OK, I can't bear to pass up the opportunity to pun: nyull). For the cost of not waiting a year to get into the cheaper school, you are paying an extra year of your salary in tuition. You will get to practice a year earlier, but it will be like treading water. I would totally do it, but I only applied to one school and got rejected. Because I am a slacker or something. 🙂

here you go:
http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/dat/dat_validity_study_08.pdf
I'm sure theres more out there but that should do the trick.

ps - opportunity cost of one year? the OP got into a school this year, so attending NYU will not save him any time. therefore your justification for the lost 128k goes out the window. then again, with increased tuition of around 10k, so does the number of 128k