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[Bennyden]

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Would you rather go to an undergraduate school with:

a. that has a dental school
+ 15,000 students <larger lecture classes>

or

b. that is ranked #8 college in the east coast.
+ 5,000 students <smaller lecture classes>

 

[dantemac]

I would go to the larger school with the dental school. Not only can you make connections that open doors, but I think you'll generally enjoy your undergrad education more.

I had a similar choice to make, I am glad I went to the large public school.

 

[Polk]

I would choose the smaller school. It will be easier to be more involved and to do better in your classes.

 

[copticbish]

I go to a small school (under 5000 students) but I am only 20 minutes away from a large school that has a dental school that I am interested to attend. I have loved the experience at the small school even and I have been able to network very well with people in the community as well as the dental school that I want to attend. The problems with going to a small school is that for every class they only have a couple of sections so the professor choices are limited, and for the upper level classes there is only a handful of choices while at the large school there are a lot of choices.

With regards to academics, I study with my friends who go to the big school, and I have noticed that I consistently do better even though we study together because my professors are always available and when you're in a class of 20-30 students you have to attend class and participate while if its a class of 200-300 then nobody will care if you show up/participate. It also has allowed me to become friends with my professors instead of simply a person that lectures to you. That being said, there are a lot of pros to going to a big school (more opportunities for research for example) so you have to weigh everything. It's a tough decision so good luck!

 

[433439]

whichever cost less..

 

[UCLAzy]

the bigger the school, the less likely you'll see the girl you banged and said you'd call..

 

[rccostner]

whichever cost less..

agreed. you'll be paying a ton for dental school, don't do it for your undergrad too.

 

[MowgliR]

I'd go to a small school, especially if it is nearby a dental school. When you get your LORs you'll be glad you went to the smaller school.