UCLA vs USC

[YJLEE1129]

Hi Everyone

I am happy to inform that I got acceptance at both UCLA and USC for the Advanced Standing Program. Can you all please provide some insights on both these schools? I think both of them have nice campuses and cost similarly; however, I care more about how they conduct the clinic part. I hope I can have more opportunities to practice and approach more varietal cases.

Thank you guys

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[UCLA MCDB]

If you care more about the clinic part. I would say go to USC. You won’t get good cases from UCLA due to its location. But are you sure that they cost similar??

 

[Idp2023]

UCLA! It’s a reputed school. The location is amazing and they have a very strong clinical program. It’s better ranked than USC (qs ranking). And I think their tuition is cheaper too! Also heartiest congratulations to you on getting into both the schools 🙂

 

[Rob29]

Hi Everyone

I am happy to inform that I got acceptance at both UCLA and USC for the Advanced Standing Program. Can you all please provide some insights on both these schools? I think both of them have nice campuses and cost similarly; however, I care more about how they conduct the clinic part. I hope I can have more opportunities to practice and approach more varietal cases.

Thank you guys

Congrats on getting your acceptance from both schools. I think UCLA is a better option without any doubt!! It is a dream school for many. It has a very good name for its dental school and better technologies.

 

[Orthomaniac]

Both great schools but I'd say USC if you want more advanced clinical training. You may find UCLA's clinical training on the easier side since you're already a FTD.

 

[Endo-Guru]

Undoubtedly, go for UCLA. Because of the following reasons:
1. Less Expensive: The fees for UCLA is quite lower than that of USC.
2. Safer area: UCLA is in a comparatively much safer area than USC. Taking a look at daily news and statistics, the area around USC besides downtown LA is much less safe than Westwood, where UCLA is.
3. Less living expenses: Being in downtown LA, studying at USC becomes much more expensive than UCLA, even if you live in the apartment provided by the University.
4. Less time graduating: Historically, people have taken longer to complete their grades and hence graduating.
5. Awesome program: Personally, I liked the UCLA program better.

 

[dentistrydmd]

Go to UCLA. Cheapest school wins