A Plea for Immediate Help

Colleges and Universities A-Z New York University
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<p>Hello everyone,</p>

<p>My name is Spencer and I was originally accepted as a transfer student from Penn State University to New York University. Here is the background to my question.</p>

<p>I was previously at the Smeal Business School at PSU and was doing quite well. I transfered to NYU however for the obvious reasons - name recognition, academics, opportunities, NYC, etc. However, unfortunately I got into the CAS school at NYU. Originally I wasn't too dissatisfied because I figured I could major in a business related field, such as economics and maybe take a minor in finance. </p>

<p>However, I plan to go to law school in the future. The more I read, the more it seems that I would be better off at a state school where perhaps the academics are easier which could boost my GPA, and be much cheaper. So here are a few questions that I have.</p>

<p>1) Is there a major difference between the Stern economics and the CAS economics, especially when it comes to internships. Are CAS economic majors looked down upon?</p>

<p>2) Would I be better off at a fairly good state school with a good business program, or at NYU studying economics since PSU may be easier but NYU is a more prestigious school?</p>

<p>3) I plan to work a couple years before going to law school. Do you think PSU business or NYU liberal would score me a better job?</p>

<p>4) What would you do?</p>

<p>Considering I just put in my deposit it NYU but still can cancel the check within a couple days, a response would be extremely appreciated. Thanks for the help.</p>

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<p>Anyone Please??</p>

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<p>Even to minor in finance, you MUST apply for internal transfer and get permission from the Stern department to minor in finance.
And internal transfer to Stern is difficult.. very</p>

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<p>You want to go into corporate law? I suggest staying at PSU, the cost difference isn't worth it.</p>

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<p>Anyone else have any suggestion...besides just the financial situation?</p>

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<p>I would stay at PSU. Save a ton of money and boost your gpa (more important to law schools than name recognition, though both are factors of course). If you were choosing between Stern and PSU, that would be another story. CAS isn't that great. NYU would probably help you score a better job, but I really don't think it's worth it.</p>

<p>I'm in CAS by the way.</p>

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<p>Anyone know anything specifically about the economic department? The differences?</p>