<p>The stutas shows "Accepted.Congratulations!" now.(Mathematical Science)
I chose to apply binghamton because the sat average score is good and the admission rate is low that proves binghamton a competitive school.</p>
<p>But in the ********<strong><em>.com,the reviews are not so good as I expected.
<a href="http://www">http://www</a>.</em></strong>********.com/NY/SUNYBI.html
Nearly half of the students don't like binghamton.
Why?</p>
<p>oh....the website name is screened.....
s t u d e n t s r e v i e w</p>
<p>The math ranking is lower than that of stonybrook.I know it is only a grad ranking.The education quality is more important in undergrad.
So I want to know in your opinions how is binghamton vs stonybrook?</p>
<p>Stony Brook has a lot of momentum, whereas Binghamton has been on the decline for decades. However, Binghamton tends to attract stronger students, as Stony Brook has only recently enjoyed its reputation, and is first and foremost a research university. </p>
<p>I did a semester at Binghamton, and I can tell you that I was not impressed with the student body compared to that of my college, New College of Florida. The weather was gloomy, the students weren't proud to be there, and the class discussion was either rudimentary or nonexistent. It seemed to me that SUNY Binghamton suffered from the woes of a large university without the famous research and strong graduate programs to justify it. Notwithstanding, the courses were still challenging. Not always as intellectually stimulating as New College's, but still challenging.</p>
<p>My brother attended SUNY Binghamton as a computer science major, and he often griped that he had a better experience at community college. Apparently the professors are really really impersonal and a lot of people there are spoiled and stuck up. The environment really wasn't great, for him, anyway.</p>
<p>Plus, as a greater Binghamton resident, I can tell you that the weather here is pretty damn crappy. Yesterday the entire area was showered with freezing rain, AGAIN, and this morning I was slipping and sliding all the way to the bus stop in 20 degree weather. Right now the sun's out, but this is the first time it's been in a while.</p>
<p>Aren't there any merits?..
It is so discouraging.</p>
<p>The advantage is that the professors are qualified and the students are able. That is more than can be said of most colleges. One can easily get a top-flight education there. However, when making fine distinctions in the elite, Binghamton is not particularly impressive.</p>
<p>"Stony Brook has a lot of momentum, whereas Binghamton has been on the decline for decades."</p>
<p>Decline is hardly the word I would use. The university has made so many great improvements, academically and aesthetically.</p>
<p>The weather is the worst part of the deal. But it can be gorgeous in the summer and fall.</p>
<p>Considering the fact that it used to be known as the "Berkeley of the East," and that it was often uttered in the same breath as Michigan, Chapel Hill, and the U of California system, I would definitely say it is in decline. This doesn't mean it's a bad school. It just doesn't have the same status in the public eye that other elite public flagships have, and there are a slew of reasons for that, including:</p>
<ol>
<li>Crappy location.</li>
<li>Competition with other SUNY centers (therefore not an official flagship).</li>
<li>Mediocre graduate programs.</li>
</ol>
<p>The diploma at Binghamton is meaningful, as my son found out when competing for his paralegal job at a top law firm. Some may say the school is in decline, but those who are hiring don't seem to know that, and I know my son was amply prepared--even at the beginning--to deal with anything thrown at him. Binghamton did well by my son.</p>
<p>I agree that when comparing Binghamton to other top public Ivy’s it may fall somewhat short. But when comparing it to the other SUNY’s its still is the top one (Geneseo being a college). As mentioned Binghamton’s greatest asset is its ability to attract and retain the top students entering the SUNY system overall. While I assume that is due to its past reputation, it still seems to work and that what counts. Therefore while Binghamton’s standings may have declined somewhat from years past as long as it can maintain it’s selectively it’s hard to foresee any rapid decline, and if anything as it appears to get more selective year to year (At least that is what I’m getting from the recent posts) I wouldn’t be surprised to see it’s standings go up. Also as mentioned the business world does not seem to be aware of a decline and generally thinks of Binghamton as a top SUNY (At least in the New York state / Metro area) and that also will be a big plus when going for a job.
With regards to Stony Brook, don’t get me wrong I believe it’s a very good school just behind Binghamton, but for years the word was that Binghamton was going down and Stony up and yet that still has not happened, so there is no reason to believe that will happen in the near future.
Also for what it’s worth if you look at the reviews at “studentreviews.com” (I would take it with a grain of salt since they tend to be skewed to disgruntled students), while the Binghamton reviews are mixed at best have you seen the stony brook reviews. Binghamton won’t look so bad after all, everything is relative.</p>
<p>I will give a different take on Binghamton. Son applied and then visited Binghamton. After visiting nearly 25-30 colleges, he rated Binghamton last of those colleges. I though he would love it. I was wrong. He actually wrote a letter and withdrew his application. I asked him what he didn't like about it and he answered, "Everything." Just my two cents, but it was the only college we visited that he didn't like.</p>
<p>jollymon - Where is your son currently looking to go/what's his first choice?</p>
<p>He has gotten into Ithaca College, Wells, UVM, and Siena. Waiting to hear from Hamilton, Skidmore, Colgate, Bennington and Hobart. His top choices are the first four he has gotten in to. If he gets into any of the others, then he will consider them. After hearing how brutal it is this year, (friends of his with mid 80's average and 1800 SAT's already being rejected to everywhere they applied) we are very happy. Good luck to you!</p>