Hi,
I’m an Asian senior at a small, co-ed boarding school in SoCal and I am considering between Berkeley and NYU Stern. Both are obviously great schools but I have no idea where I want to go. I was dead set on doing finance but now I’m not so sure. My parents want me to go to Berkeley for the prestige, cost considerations, and job prospects, but I am leaning towards NYU as I feel it is a better fit for me, but it is only a slight edge.
I don’t know man pls help
NYU-Stern for finance is quite prestigious; maybe not in Southern California, but it sure is on Wall Street.
How significant are the cost considerations? I.e. what will they contribute, and what is your net price at each school?
NYC is a great place to be if finance is in your future. Plus NYU is an excellent school.
Berkeley Haas is really good, and the weather wouldn’t be as much as a shock to you, if that matters. I’d go to Berkeley, unless you specifically want to work in NYC or elsewhere in the Northeast.
What is the price difference? Can your family afford both schools with no loans/no hardship?
Hi all,
Thanks for your replies. I’m in-state with no aid for Cal, and I have a scholarship for Stern worth about 26k a year. My parents changed their mind and are saying they don’t mind paying anymore.
Berkeley offers more flexibility if I end up hating finance, but I would probably end up majoring in economics anyway (+ if I don’t get into Haas, which is a likely outcome). NY is the better city to me but the lack of a genuine college experience also gives Berkeley some points. And being Chinese in California is better than being in Chinese in NY in terms of job prospects. That being said, I feel like NYU is a better fit for me but Berkeley isn’t necessarily a bad one.
Finally, my parents already spent a lot of money paying for boarding school (I have lived in Hong Kong/Shanghai) and going to NYU does not justify that decision while going to Berkeley does ■■■■■
What would you do if you were in my position?
Thanks
This is your life.
Both are very prestigious.
If truly undecided, then go where you are most comfortable.
P.S. NYU-Stern for finance is much more respected & prestigious than you suggest. But concern over a lack of a traditional college campus is understandable.