Tyson_Brown
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I'm a Nevada resident and most likely looking to specialize. a classic in-state vs. Ivy decision uncertainty
UNLV (IS)
Pros:
1. Lower in-state cost (~390k which is a rough total COA for an instate student (not living at home))
2. Lots of clinical/hands-on experience across all specialities
3. Weather
Cons:
1. A more competitive/stressful student atmosphere
2. Prefer NYC over LV
Columbia
Pros:
1. P/F grading
2. High specialization match rates
3. pretty fond of NYC
4. Strong didactic curriculum to prepare for specialty
Cons:
1. Cost (~511k which is a rough total COA)
(also disregard added interest over time in terms of repaying a loan. My family and I have come to an agreement that since they have the funds, that they can pay for the COA, but once I graduate, I will have to begin to pay them monthly payments to repay the amount given to me w/o interest)
Summary: the P/F grading, specialization match rates, and NYC are all very appealing to me, but I really can't tell if it's worth the extra ~120k. I do want to specialize, but not for a residency length like OMFS, six year of residency is not in my plan of action. More on the side of considering endo or anesth, but I'm sure more decisions/pros/cons will become apparent to me with the diff specialities as I progress through dental school. Just looking for some words of advice/what you might do? Thank you
UNLV (IS)
Pros:
1. Lower in-state cost (~390k which is a rough total COA for an instate student (not living at home))
2. Lots of clinical/hands-on experience across all specialities
3. Weather
Cons:
1. A more competitive/stressful student atmosphere
2. Prefer NYC over LV
Columbia
Pros:
1. P/F grading
2. High specialization match rates
3. pretty fond of NYC
4. Strong didactic curriculum to prepare for specialty
Cons:
1. Cost (~511k which is a rough total COA)
(also disregard added interest over time in terms of repaying a loan. My family and I have come to an agreement that since they have the funds, that they can pay for the COA, but once I graduate, I will have to begin to pay them monthly payments to repay the amount given to me w/o interest)
Summary: the P/F grading, specialization match rates, and NYC are all very appealing to me, but I really can't tell if it's worth the extra ~120k. I do want to specialize, but not for a residency length like OMFS, six year of residency is not in my plan of action. More on the side of considering endo or anesth, but I'm sure more decisions/pros/cons will become apparent to me with the diff specialities as I progress through dental school. Just looking for some words of advice/what you might do? Thank you
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