X Vs Y D School decisions...

[macsak]

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1. choose the cheapest school
2. compare total cost of attendance as stated by the school (these figures are used in financial aid, and should be standardized across the country)
3. choose the cheapest school
4. choose the school that is closest to your support system (family, friends, sig others) or the most convenient travel to support system
5. choose the cheapest school
6. choose the school that is closest to where you wish to practice in the future
7. choose the cheapest school
8. there is no such thing as "top 10 dental schools"
9. choose the cheapest school
10. don't go by "prestigious"
11. did i mention to choose the cheapest school?

 

[macsak]

shoot
i forgot 2:
12. you can specialize from any school
13. so choose the cheapest one...

1. choose the cheapest school
2. compare total cost of attendance as stated by the school (these figures are used in financial aid, and should be standardized across the country)
3. choose the cheapest school
4. choose the school that is closest to your support system (family, friends, sig others) or the most convenient travel to support system
5. choose the cheapest school
6. choose the school that is closest to where you wish to practice in the future
7. choose the cheapest school
8. there is no such thing as "top 10 dental schools"
9. choose the cheapest school
10. don't go by "prestigious"
11. did i mention to choose the cheapest school?

 

[macsak]

shoot
i forgot 2:
12. you can specialize from any school
13. so choose the cheapest one...

2 more:
14. what if you change your mind and go GP or are unable to specialize?
15. you should choose the cheapest school

 

[Mr.Smile12]

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Federal Interest Rates and Fees

If you receive a federal student loan, you will be required to repay that loan with interest. It is important that you understand how interest is calculated and the fees associated with your loan. Both of these factors will impact the amount you will be required to repay. [highlight]...

studentaid.gov

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VIDEO (University of Chicago) Negotiating financial aid for medical school

Please let me know if the video disappears. Link added to Becoming a Student Doctor.

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Note: it might not work as much for dental schools since many have limited scholarship funds due to alumni/development support. Don't lie... financial aid officers DO talk to each other.

 

[macsak]

bumping this as we are just over a week from initial deposit deadlines...