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Do you all think A&M sent all the acceptences for today already?
 
Liz17 said:
I don't think so. Wasn't their first on Dec 1st, the second on Jan 5th, and the third on Feb 1st?
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That is correct. And we get 14 days to accept or decline the offer. So perhaps after valentines another wave may go out, if there is still any seats available
 
TexasKittyCat said:
UTHSCSA all the way! Highly reputable. One of the best schools in the nation. New clinic. A lot of outreach and research opportunities = fun!! And, we get the new curriculum. Can't top that 😉
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Yeah.... But it's San Antonio, I feel like living in Dallas wins by default 😉
 
Thanks for all your help guys! Might be making my own thread with pros/cons on the two schools and ask for ya'll opinions on the two great schools. Lots to think about! 😕
 
Accepted to TAMU as of 2/3!

aggietxdent said:
Thanks for all your help guys! Might be making my own thread with pros/cons on the two schools and ask for ya'll opinions on the two great schools. Lots to think about! 😕
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Any school you go to will make you a dentist. I think it comes down to finances, would you rather spend $10,000-$100,000 more dollars just to use a different facility. Also keep in mind all of it is tied to interest, so you're talking about even more money accruing over time that you will owe. You are investing in yourself, so don't throw tens of thousands of dollars for something that is only worth a fraction of the cost somewhere else. When you graduate from the more expensive school, the people who went to TAMU will be debt free 3-5 years before you. Be it that you know how to properly manage your finances.
 
Malocclud3d said:
When you graduate from the more expensive school, the people who went to TAMU will be debt free 3-5 years before you.
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Thanks for the advice! I appreciate it! However, it doesn't really apply to my situation. I'll be having to decide between San Antonio and TAMU as an in state TX resident, so there really isn't much of a price difference.

In general though, you're absolutely right.
 
aggietxdent said:
Thanks for the advice! I appreciate it! However, it doesn't really apply to my situation. I'll be having to decide between San Antonio and TAMU as an in state TX resident, so there really isn't much of a price difference.

In general though, you're absolutely right.
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So I was torn between Houston and A&M, and I chose A&M.

For me it was based on the clinical requirements, the city, and the cultural vibe I got in interview day. I just felt like I matched with A&M the most, I'm also from the area so it was a simple switch.

With San Antonio the pros are the facilities (which you only get to take advantage of after your first two years, which supposedly Baylor will have new clinics by then anyways), the teaching style for some (lots off ex military) and the GREEN that surrounds the campus.

You will also place implants and get more experience with higher technology at San Antonio.

But I'd say just go with your gut feeling honestly. When I made a pros/cons list I was going to Houston, but when it came time to actually choose, I knew I was going to A&M.
 
Accepted to TAMU yesterday!!!!!

Where do we go to formally accept? Do we wait for whatever is coming in the mail? I logged into the same portal where we filled out our secondary application, but couldn't find anything there.
 
austin_dent said:
Accepted to TAMU yesterday!!!!!

Where do we go to formally accept? Do we wait for whatever is coming in the mail? I logged into the same portal where we filled out our secondary application, but couldn't find anything there.
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They'll send you a letter with a mailing address!
 
aggietxdent said:
Thanks for the advice! I appreciate it! However, it doesn't really apply to my situation. I'll be having to decide between San Antonio and TAMU as an in state TX resident, so there really isn't much of a price difference.

In general though, you're absolutely right.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, I am looking at tuition on both their sites and San Antonio is almost $30,000 more after all 4 years in tuition alone. With a %5.5 interest rate that adds on another $10,000. That is a substantial amount of extra money that doesn't affect the growth of you as a business. It especially adds up when you have to scrounge up a %20 down payment and take on a mortgage after you complete school.
 
Malocclud3d said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, I am looking at tuition on both their sites and San Antonio is almost $30,000 more after all 4 years in tuition alone. With a %5.5 interest rate that adds on another $10,000. That is a substantial amount of extra money that doesn't affect the growth of you as a business. It especially adds up when you have to scrounge up a %20 down payment and take on a mortgage after you complete school.
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Where did you find up to date tuition for a&m? I can only find 13-14 data.

Edit: found it. A&M won't get denied for tuition raise once construction of new clinic goes underway.
 
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Malocclud3d said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, I am looking at tuition on both their sites and San Antonio is almost $30,000 more after all 4 years in tuition alone. With a %5.5 interest rate that adds on another $10,000. That is a substantial amount of extra money that doesn't affect the growth of you as a business. It especially adds up when you have to scrounge up a %20 down payment and take on a mortgage after you complete school.
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I don't think you're adding the numbers right. For UTHSCSA, what you pay for "Tuition" is the Subtotal that includes tuition, fees, preclinical, and tech which comes out to $122,131.

For TAMU, you have to add Tuition and Fees (including loan fees) and Books and Supplies (covered under technology at UTHSCSA because all books are on the laptop). That ends up at $122,416.

If anyone currently at A&M wants to comment on if they actually spend all that money on books/supplies or less, that would be great. However, I do know that you definitely spend the given money at UTHSCSA because again it's all part of the tech package.

Remember this does not include any year over year increases in tuition so it's not exactly what we will be paying over the 4 years.
 

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aggietxdent said:
I don't think you're adding the numbers right. For UTHSCSA, what you pay for "Tuition" is the Subtotal that includes tuition, fees, preclinical, and tech which comes out to $122,131.

For TAMU, you have to add Tuition and Fees (including loan fees) and Books and Supplies (covered under technology at UTHSCSA because all books are on the laptop). That ends up at $122,416.

If anyone currently at A&M wants to comment on if they actually spend all that money on books/supplies or less, that would be great. However, I do know that you definitely spend the given money at UTHSCSA because again it's all part of the tech package.

Remember this does not include any year over year increases in tuition so it's not exactly what we will be paying over the 4 years.
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You don't have to buy any books here. Everything you need to succeed is covered in tuition and fees. If you want to buy loupes or something you would have to pay for those yourself but loupes also aren't required.
 
Advance said:
You don't have to buy any books here. Everything you need to succeed is covered in tuition and fees. If you want to buy loupes or something you would have to pay for those yourself but loupes also aren't required.
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So do you even touch the "Books and Supplies" money? What's that for then?

And I believe San Antonio gives you $1600 for loupes
 
aggietxdent said:
So do you even touch the "Books and Supplies" money? What's that for then?

And I believe San Antonio gives you $1600 for loupes
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How it works is the 27k tuition and fees goes to the school. The 24k~ (for books, room and board, traveling ect.) goes directly into your bank account and you can do whatever you want with it.
 
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How it works is the 27k tuition and fees goes to the school. The 24k~ (for books, room and board, traveling ect.) goes directly into your bank account and you can do whatever you want with it.
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Gotcha! Thanks so much for your help. Sorry but I'm still kind of confused on why the school would set aide "books and supplies" money if it is covered under the tuition and fees like you mentioned? They put aside a little over 10k so it must be for something important/necessary right?
 
aggietxdent said:
Gotcha! Thanks so much for your help. Sorry but I'm still kind of confused on why the school would set aide "books and supplies" money if it is covered under the tuition and fees like you mentioned? They put aside a little over 10k so it must be for something important/necessary right?
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They do that so they can loan more money to you, I believe they can't loan more money than their estimates.
 
aggietxdent said:
Gotcha! Thanks so much for your help. Sorry but I'm still kind of confused on why the school would set aide "books and supplies" money if it is covered under the tuition and fees like you mentioned? They put aside a little over 10k so it must be for something important/necessary right?
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Hmm maybe I'm not being clear. Tuition and fees (27k) are the mandatory fees you have to pay the school before you can begin classes. Books and supplies aren't included in that tuition and fees. Which is a good thing because most courses we take here don't have a required text. If they did include books into the tution and fees A&M would buy all the textbooks for you and give them to you. (Which would be a waste of money because the books would just be collecting dust as we don't use them). They did include them in the COA though so if you did want to buy the books you could still purchase them.
 
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Question. Can I drop the A&P II course I'm taking at a community college after already getting accepted?
 
Does anyone know what the deal is with TAMU's new clinic? Is it going to be close to the old one and when does it open? Is it a done deal or just rumors?
 
aggietxdent said:
Does anyone know what the deal is with TAMU's new clinic? Is it going to be close to the old one and when does it open? Is it a done deal or just rumors?
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From what I understand, they've been given the funds. They've picked out the location which is very close, they had to do eminent domain to get the spot so that slowed things down. They might still be trying to get the land from the bar that owns it. Next they'll start building. But it's a done deal.
 
Also, if anyone cares, I decided to accept my offer to A&M :biglove: and will be taking the L on that $60 deposit to SA lol. I decided it will be significantly cheaper because I'm going to try living at home with my parents and commuting to school (is that lame? :laugh:), but it basically cuts my cost in half. I personally think Dallas is a better city too all things considered. Sad I won't be able to enjoy the new facilities at SA and their new style of learning though, although maybe TAMU will come through with their shiny new building in time for our class to use it. But at least there will be one more spot opening at SA for one of you lucky folks next round!
 
aggietxdent said:
Also, if anyone cares, I decided to accept my offer to A&M :biglove: and will be taking the L on that $60 deposit to SA lol. I decided it will be significantly cheaper because I'm going to try living at home with my parents and commuting to school (is that lame? :laugh:), but it basically cuts my cost in half. I personally think Dallas is a better city too all things considered. Sad I won't be able to enjoy the new facilities at SA and their new style of learning though, although maybe TAMU will come through with their shiny new building in time for our class to use it. But at least there will be one more spot opening at SA for one of you lucky folks next round!
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I approve this decision.😉
Welcome to the class!
 
Welp, soundly rejected. Have to take A&P II dangit. Someone please tell me I don't have to take the "planned courses" for this summer that I flippantly wrote on a piece of paper. I don't really want to be busy in classes over the summer just before school starts.
 
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