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So finally I have to decide which one to attend. Which one would you pick? For me personally, the cost of attendance, specialization ratio, and friendliness to Asian Americans are important.
Michigan: Cost of attendance (out of state) - $240,000 without living expenses
Pros - Relatively Cheap, Nice urban area of Ann Arbor, Well-Known reputation both academically and clinically.
Cons - Cold Weather, Less Asian friendly environment (< 25% asian students in the entire dental student body)
Penn: Cost of attendance - $310,000 without living expenses
Pros - High Specialization Ratio, Large Asian composition in the student body, Phily is only 1.5 hrs away from NYC where my gf works at.
Cons - Price Price and Price, Facility, VERY competitive academic environment --> Stressful
USC: Cost of attendance - $320,000 without living expenses
Pros - L.A. --> 30 mins away from my house, Large Asian student composition in the student body, Nice Weather
Cons - Price is just too high, PBL Curriculum
I am personally leaning towards Michigan now, but I can't really decide.
Thanks
So finally I have to decide which one to attend. Which one would you pick? For me personally, the cost of attendance, specialization ratio, and friendliness to Asian Americans are important.
Michigan: Cost of attendance (out of state) - $240,000 without living expenses
Pros - Relatively Cheap, Nice urban area of Ann Arbor, Well-Known reputation both academically and clinically.
Cons - Cold Weather, Less Asian friendly environment (< 25% asian students in the entire dental student body)
Penn: Cost of attendance - $310,000 without living expenses
Pros - High Specialization Ratio, Large Asian composition in the student body, Phily is only 1.5 hrs away from NYC where my gf works at.
Cons - Price Price and Price, Facility, VERY competitive academic environment --> Stressful
USC: Cost of attendance - $320,000 without living expenses
Pros - L.A. --> 30 mins away from my house, Large Asian student composition in the student body, Nice Weather
Cons - Price is just too high, PBL Curriculum
I am personally leaning towards Michigan now, but I can't really decide.
Thanks