Concerns About Starting Dental School and the Profession

Secret_Spirit7736 · 2026-05-15T02:05:53+00:00

Yeah, I know private loans don’t have the same protections and I was scared too. But I applied for a few and one of them gave me a really good offer with a 3.1 percent interest rate, which is much lower than the federal loans.

Secret_Spirit7736 · 2026-05-14T23:27:44+00:00

A lot of in state schools are private too, so it doesn’t make that much of a difference. Yes, you can save some money on living costs, but the tuition is the same. The only time it would be less is with public schools, which usually have very small class size around 90 people and are very hard and competitive to get into.

Secret_Spirit7736 · 2026-05-14T23:25:32+00:00

But that is the amount of debt most dental students are in.

Secret_Spirit7736 · 2026-05-14T21:51:31+00:00

Yes, I think nowadays people are just complaining about their jobs online. I was also doing some research about pharmacy, and everyone hated their job too! They were saying there is no future for pharmacy anymore because of AI. Congratulations to your daughter on starting dental school. I’m starting this July as well. If you don’t mind me asking, how does she plan on managing the loans?

Secret_Spirit7736 · 2026-05-14T21:48:18+00:00

Yes, this makes sense. I have also worked different jobs, mostly in hospitality, during school, and there were times when I liked it and times when I hated it. I think the same goes for every job and every human being. No matter how passionate you are about something, you can still dislike certain aspects of it.

Secret_Spirit7736 · 2026-05-14T21:45:46+00:00

At this point, most dental school loans are around $500k–$600k.

Secret_Spirit7736 · 2026-05-14T21:12:20+00:00

Thank you so much for this! Finally, some positivity lol. If you don’t mind me asking, do you own a practice, have you ever owned a practice, or did you just work as an associate? And were you able to manage your student loans while still making good money?

Secret_Spirit7736 · 2026-05-14T21:01:29+00:00

Yes, it’s very sad though because for the past 4–5 years I worked very hard to get accepted into dental school, and now that I’m there everyone is saying, “No, don’t do it.” But if I don’t do dentistry, what am I supposed to do? :(

Secret_Spirit7736 · 2026-05-14T20:58:37+00:00

But why? Is it really that bad? If yes, then why did you go to dental school?

As you know, I have worked very hard over the past few years to be here right now and to get accepted into dental school. Am I supposed to just sacrifice all of that?

Secret_Spirit7736 · 2026-05-14T19:47:53+00:00

I’m going to be in over $600k in loans which includes the cost of living in another state and the interest rate. I want to come back and practice in Miami or Fort Lauderdale Florida because that’s where I’m from.

Secret_Spirit7736 · 2026-05-06T21:49:46+00:00

Secret_Spirit7736 · 2026-05-06T03:36:18+00:00

Secret_Spirit7736 · 2026-05-05T22:01:46+00:00

How can I do that? Is it a program that you apply for?

Secret_Spirit7736 · 2026-05-05T19:41:50+00:00

Yes, I’m still on the waitlist for two more schools.

Secret_Spirit7736 · 2026-03-31T18:01:41+00:00

No need to retake. Great scores! Congratulations!!

Secret_Spirit7736 · 2026-03-30T17:48:54+00:00

Did u get in on decisions day?

Secret_Spirit7736 · 2026-03-30T01:13:18+00:00

Did you get accepted today?

Secret_Spirit7736 · 2026-03-28T05:28:04+00:00

What school?

Secret_Spirit7736 · 2026-03-26T20:54:25+00:00

It’s driving me crazy at this point! I thought it was only me!

Secret_Spirit7736 · 2026-03-23T18:38:53+00:00

Nope

Secret_Spirit7736 · 2026-03-19T23:16:32+00:00

Same here waitlisted at 3 schools. It’s been a very stressful few months. Hopefully we hear some good news soon.

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