ianwright said:
whats the deal with people who care about this school?
From UOP's site:
"Top Ten Reasons to Select Pacific
Each year, the Admissions Committee surveys the incoming class to learn why they chose Pacific. The "Top Ten" reasons have remained constant over the last several years. Here they are:
1.
Strong clinical and practice management emphasis: Nearly all first-year students indicate that the strong clinical orientation of the school is a major factor in their decision to attend Pacific.
2.
Superb facility: Students like the physical facility, which they describe as state-of-the-art, attractive, and "clean." Pacific's new simulation lab sets the worldwide standard for preclinical education. Students rank Pacific's facility and environment above other dental schools.
3.
Humanistic orientation: Students note that faculty treat them as peers starting on the first day of school. Pacific places much emphasis on the development of self-confidence and self-esteem.
4.
Three-year program: The ability to complete four academic years of instruction in just three calendar years appeals to both recent graduates and second career students. Many note that Pacific's program enables them to enter general practice or begin specialty education one year earlier than any other dental program.
5.
Quality of administration, faculty, and staff: Applicants are impressed by faculty availability and the quality of instruction. Also, many reported being impressed by their contact with Dean Dugoni and administrators as well as staff who are praised consistently for being friendly, helpful, and supportive.
6.
Simulation Lab: Our State-of-the-art preclinical simulation laboratory sets the worldwide standard for new and improved methods of technical instruction.
7.
Reputation of Pacific for producing excellent clinicians: Students report that recommendations made by dentists, students, and pre-dental advisors significantly influenced their decision to attend Pacific.
8.
"Pacific family": Students become part of the Pacific family on the first day of school. They like the interaction with Pacific alumni and being treated as a peer by all. Many students report that dentists have told them that alumni stay involved with the school throughout their professional careers. The collaborative, non-competitive relationships of current dental students also appeal to applicants.
9.
Curriculum: Students like the integration of basic and clinical sciences that defines the Pacific curriculum. They also prefer the early clinical experience which starts on the first day of school.
10.
Location: San Francisco is one of the most unique and beautiful cities in the world. Pacific's location in Pacific Heights is considered to be a major advantage, particularly as a place to live while in dental school."
My best advice to the OP is to identify what's important in a school to you. If the items in the above list are priorities then visit UOP and decide how much you dis/agree with these claims yourself.
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