A Plea for Urgent Help

College Search & Selection
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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>Personally, I would transfer to NYU. I went to NYU and it really helped me by already putting me in the city, in an apartment, and ready for the job market. Just that alone is worth something. Most people coming back from college have to live at home and work towards living in the city. I loved NYU. I think the location is a big advantage. But then I loved city living and wasn't interested in the whole campus school experience.</p>

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<p>Thank you so much for this reply.</p>

<p>Do you know much about the economics department. Specifically economics (CAS) versus economics (Stern).</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>I'm sorry I don't know anything about the economics dept. I was a psych major.</p>

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<p>You may want to post this in the business major forum for added input.</p>