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Okay, so what the heck is going on. I've talked to a ton of people, including Dr. Brownstein himself, and I have been informed that UNLV has not even sent out 2ndaries, and will not until the second week of February. If this is the case, then why the HECK has someone updated their predents status at UNLV to accepted on the 16th of January. Am I now to believe that UNLV HAAAAASSS indeed sent out 2ndaries and that I have been fed misconceptions by ill-informed people...including Dr. B? AAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!😡
 
Like i said before, a buddy of mine interviewed there last week and was told that a few acceptances went out on the 16th of January. They will make final decisions the first week of Feb, though.
 
That person said that they were accepted to UNLV, but there is no interview date entered. It is possible that they entered the date into the wrong field and meant to add it to the interview column. As far as I know, UNLV does not accept people without an interview.
 
skyskier said:
That person said that they were accepted to UNLV, but there is no interview date entered. It is possible that they entered the date into the wrong field and meant to add it to the interview column. As far as I know, UNLV does not accept people without an interview.
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That person probably forgot or didn't bother to enter the interview date. Just relax people.
 
I have really been thinking about UNLV lately trying to figure that place out. A lot of people really want to go there and I am trying to understand why, maybe you'all can help me understand.

As far as I saw here are some pros and cons:
1. UNLV was a newer school, it had some really nice facilities! The layout of the clincs was a little wierd though. I didn't understand that.
2. I like the whole DVD on book idea so that you use your laptop and a book bag rather than 3000 lbs of books.
3. New classrooms with integrated technology, NICE! I learn better in environments like that. Powerpoints and lecture slide given to you! Awesome!
4. It was cool that they try to get you into Spanish. Although when I interviewed I brought that up and my interviewer said that the Spanish program was basically a failure and a waste of time ... ok?!!?
5. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Vegas is warm 24/7 a year! Especially compared to Idaho! There is plenty to do there, nice places to eat, entertainment, and I suppose plenty of trouble if you want it.
6. Were the students happy/unhappy? I didn't really get a feel for that at all.
7. Take it for what its worth but a studdy buddy of mine's brother is doing a GPR and has gotten in good with the Director there and the director has brought in a few grads from UNLV and has complained about their competance as a dentist and their performance. I know that it really depends on the individual but he said their education seemed to be not quite up to par.
8. The Dean of the school left for Pacific, and several faculty left. I know there is always turnover of faculty/teacher but with this being a new school are there some really big struggles and probs in the program that we can't see that could suck?
9. At UNLV you can get in-state tuition after your 1st year and pay what is it $31,000? That sure is nice! I could use more money!
10. Some of the facutly were really cool to work with. Dr. Brownstein, Dr. Ancajas. Really down to earth people! Oh and that financial aid guy was freaking sweet!
11. The class size is fairly small.

Anyway why do you guys want UNLV so bad?
 
Hey DrSmiles12, why is the layout of the clinic weird? what do you mean by that? based on what you learn on the interview, do you think UNLV has a high emphasis on clinical practice?
 
I guess there didn't seem to be a rhyme or reason to the locations for the rooms. In the tour we went into one part that had like 5 chairs crammed into a nook. Then on the lower level they showed us another place that had like 15 or so. The waiting room seemed wierd. I don't know... Maybe I need to go take a 2nd look and get a better look.

As for clinical, they said the have a high emphasis on it but every school says that. How do you know for sure?
 
DrSmiles.... I assume you are married... now that we are on the same page you'll understand why I want to go to UNLV: my wife wants to go there.
It is closer to her family and not as cold as Indiana. 'Nuff said.
 
airsimon said:
DrSmiles.... I assume you are married... now that we are on the same page you'll understand why I want to go to UNLV: my wife wants to go there.
It is closer to her family and not as cold as Indiana. 'Nuff said.
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I understand that. 'Nuff said!
 
airsimon said:
DrSmiles.... I assume you are married... now that we are on the same page you'll understand why I want to go to UNLV: my wife wants to go there.
It is closer to her family and not as cold as Indiana. 'Nuff said.
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lol. i know exactly how you feel.
 
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