***The Official NYU College of Dentistry C/O 2024 Interview/Acceptance Thread***

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westmond said:
If a door opens, the least you can do is walk through it. It might not open for you ever again. Other doors can open down the road, that's true, but I guess you really have to ask yourself if you want THIS door. Or are you patient and willing to take a "gamble" for literally a similar outcome.

If I had a dentist's salary coupled with my work ethic, I wouldn't care about the amount of debt. I really wouldn't. I never had a luxurious life anyways.

My point is if you're getting/doing what you want then who cares. Everybody's got numbers and facts and opinions to put in people's faces when it comes to careers/schools/just about everything. Cool. Whatever. Let them have their say.

Debt smiles at us all. All a man/woman can do is smile back.
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OK, you do realize finances are critical in everyday life. Look at the news rn during this pandemic. Notice the economy/finance is taking priority for many at this point. I think your view on debt is somewhat true but primarily fixated on your own standards. Hence your mentioning of not having a lux. life. Rather the concern really is about having a comfortable life without half a million to pay off. Simple math here,ready for it. Lets start with you graduated and excited to practice dentistry. You would have to set aside $50,000 a year for next ten years to pay off $500,000 (after taxes, interests and miscellaneous fees). Thats if you are able to start payments right away and securing a salary without prospects of purchasing a above average home or above average car that some may deem "luxurious" (Lexus, BMW, Mercedes, Telsa whatever). Which is something we all may very well are inclined to do considering the work/effort we put into our professions. I highly suggest those concerned to watch Dave Ramsey vids on youtube where countless newly graduated MD and DDS/DMD call-in for their concern of their debt and how to combat it. Those live calls are the reality. Great vids with tremendous in-sight
 
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I highly advise against watching Ramsey videos on medical and dental debt situations. Trust me, I've watched plenty of his videos to know he knows jack **** about health fields.

The guy says don't use credit cards... come on.

You can learn some good things from him. But not everything is good from him.

Also, if you are renting a studio for 2.6k while attending NYU, you are a fool. You can easily find places to share apartments below 2k, and plenty with less than 1.5k if you tried hard enough.

Regarding Touro vs. NYU... the overall expenses are about the same. Touro is slightly, by about 6k, cheaper a year. We actually don't know if Touro is a great school without a graduating class... and have you ever been to their clinic? It's EMPTY.
 
Punt me said:
I highly advise against watching Ramsey videos on medical and dental debt situations. Trust me, I've watched plenty of his videos to know he knows jack **** about health fields.

The guy says don't use credit cards... come on.

You can learn some good things from him. But not everything is good from him.

Also, if you are renting a studio for 2.6k while attending NYU, you are a fool. You can easily find places to share apartments below 2k, and plenty with less than 1.5k if you tried hard enough.

Regarding Touro vs. NYU... the overall expenses are about the same. Touro is slightly, by about 6k, cheaper a year. We actually don't know if Touro is a great school without a graduating class... and have you ever been to their clinic? It's EMPTY.
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And where do u attend?

LOL credit card usage leads to more debit in vast majority of cases. Havent you heard of advisers not to use credit cards to pay off debit bc YOU will still be in debt. Just like paying off one credit card with another - nonsense that ppl think is an advantage that ends up accumulating and destroying your credit (Life-line) if you plan to purchase a practice, take out loans, car loans etc. Almost everything in the US relies on credit/credit score
 
NYUdent22pow said:
LOL credit card usage leads to more debit in vast majority of cases. Havent you heard of advisers not to use credit cards to pay off debit bc YOU will still be in debt. Just like paying off one credit card with another - nonsense that ppl think is an advantage that ends up accumulating and destroying your credit (Life-line) if you plan to purchase a practice, take out loans, car loans etc. Almost everything in the US relies on credit/credit score
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Hahaha, thanks for a great laugh.
 
For the people who had their interviews postponed before spring break, did anyone hear back for rescheduling the interview?
 
valc said:
A few points:

About Dave Ramsey, he doesn’t know much about dental school
He thought it was 2 years or something..

It’s better to discuss the finances with actual dentists. NYU does a great job in bringing in dentists that speak about this stuff

Apartments by NYU (with roommates) go for appx 1.2k-2k per month. Many students commute.

Also, I know some students in Touro dental and they all commute. I’m not sure what the prices go near the dental school, but it’s an expensive area. Because it’s not as densely populated the apartment options will be more limited. But again, I don’t know much about the housing prices nearby Touro.

NYUCD gives great clinical exposure...perhaps the best in the country. This (I believe) is their biggest pro.

TCDM total tuition with health insurance: 80,388.00
NYUCD total tuition with health insurance: 95,968.00
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Yes, they do commute mainly from Long Island or Bronx. Which isnt like living in central NYC. Its boarderline living in Newark, NJ which is a ~25 min drive. Might as well attend Rutgers Dental school just considering that aspect alone or Touro - IF living in NYC is whats selling NYUCD to you think again LOL bc chances are you will be commuting like the rest of us

Those apartment arrangements you state are true but very cramped or terribly suited. But if you're inclined to spend $1,500-2k just for a room smaller than your dorm in college for the next four years. When you can get so much more in different states. For example in Creighton Dental, a person can rent a spacious newly built apartment for ~1,100$ with amenities and assigned parking. Dont get too excited here just an example. I would know I was accepted there and other schools few years ago.

The tuition for incoming D1 is about 97-98K thats a ~18K difference per a year. With interest expect a 20K difference per a year. All four years thats a 80K tuition difference.
 
mobwivesfan said:
any updates from the admissions office regarding orientation/start of classes for the incoming D1 class. do you guys think it will be postponed?
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I honestly think it will. I will chime in on this considering many of you messaged me directly about this.

I say, watch the news! The governor of NYC has literally stated this wont go away anytime soon and is expected to linger for 6-9 months. There is tremendous disruptions in NYC and surrounding states let alone the NATION as a whole. Lets say even the lockdown is nulled. The economy and structure of society and institutions will take good amount of time. The tri-state area is hit hardest and NYC is the new global epicenter. I wouldn't be surprised if there is disruption for NYU, CUNY, Columbia and other schools around NYC. I think Touro students will be fine due to lower density in the surrounding area and because they started the quarantine guidelines quick. There are concerns about this from prospective/incoming MD students

Lots of ppl asked me if its worth committing during this pandemic and probability of a unforeseen disruption at NYU and surrounding schools for grad students I say its a HUGE gamble. For some I say this may be blessing in disguise as it may be a reason for a legitimate gap year.

As current students fear a set back as well not just incoming D1 students. We are experiencing something none of us are familiar with and that comes with heavy setbacks.
 
Update just as an example for the above post - " All-University Commencement Exercises, scheduled to take place in Yankee Stadium on May 20, 2020, must, regretfully, be postponed to a date still to be decided." this is for the graduating class of 2020 NYUCD
 
seems like the seats are all filled...just searched the 2024 NYUCD facebook group, but it already has 399 members on it...
 
When you guys reach out through email, what is their reply? Because I always get "Thank you for your email, we will add this to your application," and they don't answer my question. Do you guys email or talk to a specific person?
 
Does anyone know if the D1 classes are planning to start in September rather than July this year?
 
losttoof said:
seems like the seats are all filled...just searched the 2024 NYUCD facebook group, but it already has 399 members on it...
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I don't think so, there's people in the group are still in the wait list.
 
leetara said:
Does anyone know if the D1 classes are planning to start in September rather than July this year?
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why September? I think from the looks of things, it might lead to this. But i am not 100% sure
 
mobwivesfan said:
why September? I think from the looks of things, it might lead to this. But i am not 100% sure
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Majority of other dental and grad schools start in September.

Just wondering if any of the accepted students heard anything about this yet from the office.
 
leetara said:
Majority of other dental and grad schools start in September.

Just wondering if any of the accepted students heard anything about this yet from the office.
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As of now they’ve told us they plan to start on time, July 6th. There haven’t been any updates.
 
leetara said:
Majority of other dental and grad schools start in September.

Just wondering if any of the accepted students heard anything about this yet from the office.
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If it does, be prepared to hit the floor sprinting (not running as the saying goes). NYUCD first year is dense.
 
Even if they postpone it to mid-late August or September, wouldn't that make the current schedule worse, since the school has to re-figure the entire D1 schedule again? (after adjusting D1 schedule last year ...)
 
Please calm down.
It’s not even June, July, or August yet.

At the moment the whole world is literally playing everything by ear.
(United Airlines, Airbnb, Starbucks, etc... not just NYU).

No one knows what’s actually going to happen in April and May, let alone the summer months.

Keep yourself occupied during this world-wide quarantine with fruitful endeavors; read a book or something.
Worse comes to worse your first semester may be online.
 
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10101dental said:
Even if they postpone it to mid-late August or September, wouldn't that make the current schedule worse, since the school has to re-figure the entire D1 schedule again? (after adjusting D1 schedule last year ...)
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It wouldn't make any sense for it to be better or the same with current on-going situation. As a student at NYUCD I cant imagine how much more troublesome incoming D1 curriculum will be if this doesn't resolve quick.
 
Hello all! I'm new here and I just got accepted off the waitlist! Hope to meet some of you there!
As for details, I was invited to interview 2/5, Interviewed on 2/20, Waitlisted 3/1- sent in my letter of intent within 24hrs, and accepted 3/24.
I hope you all are safe, happy, and healthy during this weird time.
 
Does anyone know the way to contact the admissions office via phone right now given the office is closed? Does anyone have a phone number of any of the admissions officers?
 
Hey guys, I hope y'all are staying safe during this time! I was just accepted earlier today from the waitlist!! I interviewed on March 6th, got waitlisted March 12th and was accepted this afternoon. If y'all have any questions, please feel free to reach out 🙂 Hoping to see y'all there!!!
 
nt.219 said:
Hey guys, I hope y'all are staying safe during this time! I was just accepted earlier today from the waitlist!! I interviewed on March 6th, got waitlisted March 12th and was accepted this afternoon. If y'all have any questions, please feel free to reach out 🙂 Hoping to see y'all there!!!
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Congrats!
 
nt.219 said:
Hey guys, I hope y'all are staying safe during this time! I was just accepted earlier today from the waitlist!! I interviewed on March 6th, got waitlisted March 12th and was accepted this afternoon. If y'all have any questions, please feel free to reach out 🙂 Hoping to see y'all there!!!
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Congratulations! See you there!
 
Hi! So when y'all update them via email or the portal do you get an email back saying they have received it? i sent three emails/updates and haven't gotten any confirmation that they have received it. I'm just assuming they did.
 
updat said:
Hi! So when y'all update them via email or the portal do you get an email back saying they have received it? i sent three emails/updates and haven't gotten any confirmation that they have received it. I'm just assuming they did.
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Yes, bc they are and rest of the departments at NYU are working remotely. The portal upload will suffice
 
updat said:
Hi! So when y'all update them via email or the portal do you get an email back saying they have received it? i sent three emails/updates and haven't gotten any confirmation that they have received it. I'm just assuming they did.
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it automatically adds up to your file and your suppose to get an email back.
 
What happened to all of those applicants who were supposed to interview but had to reschedule because of the pandemic?
 
Also, in previous years, they went up all the way to beginning of april with interviews. I assume that they had less interviews, they would pick more people from the waitlist to fill their seats?
 
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