In need of insight - I feel very fortunate and honored but also very torn. It's so hard to decide without visiting in person... I want to practice/ not sure about specializing, and kind of don't want to stay in the DMV area to practice. Don't plan on doing much research in dental school. Other than the cost, please help me compare what these schools have to offer! Anything would help me in my decision, especially insider info.
Penn:
Has always been my dream school (vibe, location, technology/facilities, prestige)
Relatives/family live close by
but ExPensive
Not sure about clinical experience, have heard people say it is weaker than the other two?
Maryland:
Says we can apply for IS after first year, lots of scholarship opps
Never visited bc COVID, but facilities seem really nice
Clinical looks strong
Heard Baltimore is a lil sketchy?
VCU:
IS tuition, 30K/yr cheaper than Penn
Never visited bc COVID, but technology seems impressive
Under construction/renovation right now
Not sure about how the area feels like?
Penn:
Has always been my dream school (vibe, location, technology/facilities, prestige)
Relatives/family live close by
but ExPensive
Not sure about clinical experience, have heard people say it is weaker than the other two?
Maryland:
Says we can apply for IS after first year, lots of scholarship opps
Never visited bc COVID, but facilities seem really nice
Clinical looks strong
Heard Baltimore is a lil sketchy?
VCU:
IS tuition, 30K/yr cheaper than Penn
Never visited bc COVID, but technology seems impressive
Under construction/renovation right now
Not sure about how the area feels like?