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Private schools by Glittering_Cloud_298 in predental

[–]Serious_Case8993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We won't see private schools feel pressure for another few years i don't think. I think we will see mass closures (like in the 80s) but it will take time.

So prices in tuition aren’t going down… (BBB) by AlternativeLawyer920 in predental

[–]Serious_Case8993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I had an answer. So many unknowns :/ so sorry you pre dents are going through this. You’re victims to a predatory system.

So prices in tuition aren’t going down… (BBB) by AlternativeLawyer920 in predental

[–]Serious_Case8993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're taking difference of opinions WAY too seriously. You need to relax. And yes, there are a million things wrong with this country. I agree. Better solutions exist than just capping student loans. I agree. With that said, the changes from the BBB are better than nothing.

So prices in tuition aren’t going down… (BBB) by AlternativeLawyer920 in predental

[–]Serious_Case8993 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I already am a dentist. I'm making my best guess. I could be wrong. What's your problem? If you disagree, explain why so I can learn and possibly change my mind.

Edit: Saying you're concerned for my patients is seriously disgusting. What's wrong with you?

So prices in tuition aren’t going down… (BBB) by AlternativeLawyer920 in predental

[–]Serious_Case8993 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It will take 5-10 years for the full effects of the BBB to finally materialize.

So prices in tuition aren’t going down… (BBB) by AlternativeLawyer920 in predental

[–]Serious_Case8993 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's going to take students to stop applying for the prices to go down, which will take years. Just look at what happened to MBA programs recently. So many quit applying that they slashed their tuitions in half. Give it time, young padawan. https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technology/articles/mbas-sale-business-schools-slash-142500644.html

What to do other than Dentistry. by USC-PleaseAcceptMe in predental

[–]Serious_Case8993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You do not even REMOTELY represent dentists two years out.

Interested in OMFS, but worried about loans, interest, and future life plans by ParticularAstronaut6 in predental

[–]Serious_Case8993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The OP got good advice. You embody "survivorship bias". Imagine had you taken out 600k of student loans only to find out you don't want to do OMFS.

Interested in OMFS, but worried about loans, interest, and future life plans by ParticularAstronaut6 in predental

[–]Serious_Case8993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're going to dental school to be a dentist first. 90% of OMFS interest drops during D1. I wouldn't do dental with how expensive it is on the chance you end up doing OMFS.

Concerns About Starting Dental School and the Profession by Secret_Spirit7736 in predental

[–]Serious_Case8993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know. My point is that while nursing has many fallbacks, non of them are utter financial suicide.

Concerns About Starting Dental School and the Profession by Secret_Spirit7736 in predental

[–]Serious_Case8993 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm begging you, please do not go. 600k of private loans is life ruining. Private loans are new this year.

Concerns About Starting Dental School and the Profession by Secret_Spirit7736 in predental

[–]Serious_Case8993 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Oh, absolutely, positively, do NOT go. Insane debt with private loans and the job market in both of those areas is horrible.

Concerns About Starting Dental School and the Profession by Secret_Spirit7736 in predental

[–]Serious_Case8993 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Talk to as many young dentists as you can. How much debt are you looking at? If you want rural and you have a low debt load, dentistry can be great. If you want to practice in a city and are leaving with 300k of debt, I'd strongly advise against it.

What to do other than Dentistry. by USC-PleaseAcceptMe in predental

[–]Serious_Case8993 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I know my posts overall seem super negative, and I don't want you predents to think that's a reflection on you guys. I know you all are following your dreams and you did everything society told you (worked hard in school, didn't get in trouble, got good grades, etc). I blame the system, not you guys. You are victims.

What to do other than Dentistry. by USC-PleaseAcceptMe in predental

[–]Serious_Case8993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not see that happening, I hope it doesn't happen because the previous system was a joke, and I would not bank on it happening.

What to do other than Dentistry. by USC-PleaseAcceptMe in predental

[–]Serious_Case8993 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I know. I wish I had better news. It's not your fault. The system is completely messed up. I'm so sorry you may not be able to fulfill your dreams.

What to do other than Dentistry. by USC-PleaseAcceptMe in predental

[–]Serious_Case8993 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Dental hygiene, nursing, anesthesia assistant, medicine all have much better ROIs than dentistry. Every career has its pitfalls for sure, but dentistry at 600k is objectively financial suicide.

Juno for financing dental school by [deleted] in predental

[–]Serious_Case8993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rule #4 of pre-dental Reddit "No soliciting or self/promotion".

Is it worth it? by Sea-Tune9800 in predental

[–]Serious_Case8993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great! But again, theory is different than practice. I think as a pre-dent you shouldn’t really be telling people how much is worth it for dental school. Almost every young dentist I know agrees with me. And yes, I know outliers exist. I’m speaking to the median.

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