<p>For these two schools geared towards adults, how highly regarded are they? I'm still considered fairly young (at 26) and my dream goal is still to go to graduate school. Will the grad schools I apply to know the difference between the trad reg school and these general studies colleges and if not, how much lower does it rank? what will the undergrad diploma look like and how will job recruiters view them?</p>
<p>Will the columbia and UPenn GS college students be able to attend the job fairs as well?</p>
<p>I cannot speak for Penn GS, but COlumbia GS is highly regarded. Recruiters will not always be the same for CC and GS, but you can talk to Career Servcies and be inivited to most things if you were not already. The classes at COlumbia are taught by the same faculty....TAs...etc. The students in your class will be a mix from all the CU undergrad schools. Really aside from on campus housing you will have a typical Columbia experience (I say COlumbia becuase it is very diffrent from Non-NYC schools). I hope this helps a little. Try posting on the COlumbia Boards here for more info from current GS students.</p>