USC good school if ?

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Would USC be a good dental school if their students graduated on time. Is biggest reason USC is so hated?

 

[Jem27]

When I look at a school, I consider the entire package - certain things can be pardoned if the school is "good" overall. For instance, Temple is not in the poshiest neighborhood but that's fine because I respect the school. It does what it sets out to do which is produce fine dentists who are prepared for any case they might encounter in general dentistry. For that, I think the condition of the surrounding area can be overlooked.

For USC, I find there are just too many shortcomings. Due to extenuating circumstances, I was granted the opportunity to "interview" (see the school) twice in an interview cycle; I got sick the first time. I went in with a very positive outlook of the school since I was very grateful for the second chance.

After interviewing, it basically boiled down to location, price, my interview experience and yes, graduation rate. For the price of the school, I just knew it would be financial and career suicide. This is in on top of the fact that their graduation rate is so low and that is a clear indication, to me, that something is amiss. UoP is just as expensive but like I said, when the whole package is as good as UOP's is, certain factors can be overlooked. I know I'll really enjoy my time and what I'm doing and in the long run that means more to me. If USC was the only school I got in and I went with them, I would probably come out hating dentistry and that would be far worse than say, having to reapply.

This is just my take on it. For some, the security of knowing that they're in dental school somewhere, anywhere is more important. My mom is like that. I'd rather hold out for what I want ... it's my way or the .. hell, it's my way 😀

 

[letsgfuad]

When I look at a school, I consider the entire package - certain things can be pardoned if the school is "good" overall. For instance, Temple is not in the poshiest neighborhood but that's fine because I respect the school. It does what it sets out to do which is produce fine dentists who are prepared for any case they might encounter in general dentistry. For that, I think the condition of the surrounding area can be overlooked.

For USC, I find there are just too many shortcomings. Due to extenuating circumstances, I was granted the opportunity to "interview" (see the school) twice in an interview cycle; I got sick the first time. I went in with a very positive outlook of the school since I was very grateful for the second chance.

After interviewing, it basically boiled down to location, price, my interview experience and yes, graduation rate. For the price of the school, I just knew it would be financial and career suicide. This is in on top of the fact that their graduation rate is so low and that is a clear indication, to me, that something is amiss. UoP is just as expensive but like I said, when the whole package is as good as UOP's is, certain factors can be overlooked. I know I'll really enjoy my time and what I'm doing and in the long run that means more to me. If USC was the only school I got in and I went with them, I would probably come out hating dentistry and that would be far worse than say, having to reapply.

This is just my take on it. For some, the security of knowing that they're in dental school somewhere, anywhere is more important. My mom is like that. I'd rather hold out for what I want ... it's my way or the .. hell, it's my way 😀

Thats pretty good advice... Thanks. So i need to sit down and think about temple and nova. It would be amazing to live in SO CAL, but again the price is crazy. I would be paying twice as much rent as i would in philly (i will live with my friend in philly) Then it says something about the administration when for the last 7 years grad. rates have been on the decline. Also, during my interview i didnt meet any teachers. Just administration. Thanks again

 

[harjay]

When I look at a school, I consider the entire package - certain things can be pardoned if the school is "good" overall. For instance, Temple is not in the poshiest neighborhood but that's fine because I respect the school. It does what it sets out to do which is produce fine dentists who are prepared for any case they might encounter in general dentistry. For that, I think the condition of the surrounding area can be overlooked.

For USC, I find there are just too many shortcomings. Due to extenuating circumstances, I was granted the opportunity to "interview" (see the school) twice in an interview cycle; I got sick the first time. I went in with a very positive outlook of the school since I was very grateful for the second chance.

After interviewing, it basically boiled down to location, price, my interview experience and yes, graduation rate. For the price of the school, I just knew it would be financial and career suicide. This is in on top of the fact that their graduation rate is so low and that is a clear indication, to me, that something is amiss. UoP is just as expensive but like I said, when the whole package is as good as UOP's is, certain factors can be overlooked. I know I'll really enjoy my time and what I'm doing and in the long run that means more to me. If USC was the only school I got in and I went with them, I would probably come out hating dentistry and that would be far worse than say, having to reapply.

This is just my take on it. For some, the security of knowing that they're in dental school somewhere, anywhere is more important. My mom is like that. I'd rather hold out for what I want ... it's my way or the .. hell, it's my way 😀

excellent analysis 😉
I would add that in general, The entire package offered at USC was unappealing to me. After the interview, it ended up being at the bottom of my list of schools because of several reasons put together. The PBL is not my style, Its $$$, Older clinics (Same since the 70s, even if they do have it scheduled..), I didn't meet a single faculty during the interview (wanted to), poor grad rate, etc etc. I don't mean to sound snobbish, but after having several other interviews before Dec 1 allowed me to virtually push USC off the list.