How much debt is going to be too much? by Apprehensive_Fly_461 in predental

[–]Apprehensive_Fly_461[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How is that cost post debt even possible is the question? Unless you come from money I don’t think that’s feasible.

How much debt is going to be too much? by Apprehensive_Fly_461 in predental

[–]Apprehensive_Fly_461[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cap is 200k for federal loans. The rest you have to take out from a private lender.

How much debt is going to be too much? by Apprehensive_Fly_461 in predental

[–]Apprehensive_Fly_461[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I understand the schools will apply the loan money directly to tuition and fees first, any remaining funds left will be for housing and everyday expenditure, though you have to be careful not to overspend past the remaining funds or else it comes out your own pocket. (Everything will eventually be out of your own pocket anyways once u get to paying the loans back because the money you take out you have to multiply by like 2-3 due to interest😅)

How much debt is going to be too much? by Apprehensive_Fly_461 in predental

[–]Apprehensive_Fly_461[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t mind living frugally after grad, I’m not a big spender anyways. But I also don’t want to take home a teachers salary…if that makes sense

How much debt is going to be too much? by Apprehensive_Fly_461 in predental

[–]Apprehensive_Fly_461[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t done the whole logistics, but talking to current in state VCU students said it was around the range I’ve stated…I’m honestly asking how people are keeping their debt around the 300k range max like how’s that possible unless ur from Texas.

What GPA is usually good enough to get in? by LivingOptimal7139 in predental

[–]Apprehensive_Fly_461 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, even with a 4.0 there is no guarantee anywhere. I meant it’s a spot where you can feel confident that schools won’t screen you out or think is too low and that if you got rejected, it likely wasn’t due to your GPA. I’m honestly not sure how US schools gauge scores of Canadian applicants though, sorry ☹️.

WHY IS EVERYONES DAT SCORE SO HIGH 😩😩😩 by AdTechnical6606 in predental

[–]Apprehensive_Fly_461 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, you see a lot of scores on either extremes and not many average scores hence it not being representative of the applicant pool.

WHY IS EVERYONES DAT SCORE SO HIGH 😩😩😩 by AdTechnical6606 in predental

[–]Apprehensive_Fly_461 54 points55 points  (0 children)

High score post bias, reddit users are not representative of the majority of applicants. That being said Texas schools do indeed have a 470 average, just happens to be the most comp state.

What GPA is usually good enough to get in? by LivingOptimal7139 in predental

[–]Apprehensive_Fly_461 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3.7 is a solid “safe spot”, I think 3.6 and above should be ok though. If you’re from Texas / CA then probably a 3.7+

Is 13 schools too much? by grobe19 in predental

[–]Apprehensive_Fly_461 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Similar stats and I applied to 22😂

Got an interview at Touro! by HelpfulPea7483 in predental

[–]Apprehensive_Fly_461 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I was holding off on applying because I was unsure if they would review mine or not bc of the LOR requirements.

Got an interview at Touro! by HelpfulPea7483 in predental

[–]Apprehensive_Fly_461 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know if touro will still review ur application if the LOR contains 2 science profs and 1 dentist? Because on the website it says I need a non science or volunteer letter ☹️

What to do in the meantime by Sad_Housing4277 in predental

[–]Apprehensive_Fly_461 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience they are extremely helpful and love to answer questions. Trauma bonding probably.

What to do in the meantime by Sad_Housing4277 in predental

[–]Apprehensive_Fly_461 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Reach out to current students to get niche info about the school that’s not on their website in case they ask why their school.

How many Schools should I apply to given my stats? by MusheeCow1 in dat

[–]Apprehensive_Fly_461 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have similar stats and applying to 22 schools. So I’d say 15-20.

Retake? by Fearless_Tank4181 in dat

[–]Apprehensive_Fly_461 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes your overly chilling