<p>Given that you are major in Economics admitted by Columbia GS and UCB, which one you want to go?</p>
<p>and if Columbia GS vs UCD, which one?</p>
<p>dooder…</p>
<p>if Berkeley’s out of the picture, you’d seriously consider Davis over an Ivy?</p>
<p>think about that for a moment. </p>
<p>even if it’s Columbia vs UCB… i wouldn’t call it the toughest decision in the world…</p>
<p>Berkeley!!!</p>
<p>Unless you are very wealthy or plan on going into a very lucrative career, just carefully consider the cost.</p>
<p>the problem is it is Columbia GS, not Columbia College. The degree is different! So that’s why I asked u guys</p>
<p>Well it all depends on what kind of job you are looking for. Columbia GS and Columbia College are affiliated with each other and possess the same degree. Columbia can ease your way into Wall Street if you’re into investment banking and can guarentee you a spot at their MBA program. When UC Berkeley can give you an advantage on more federal government work since your an economics major in the San Francisco region. But for UC Davis, it’s more management of small businesses.</p>
<p>Personally I’d choose Columbia GS due to the reason that I want to become an investment banker, its location for recruiting, and prestige. Also congrats on your acceptances.</p>
<p>the degree is not different…</p>
<p>it doesn’t say columbia college on your degree it says general studies. its not the same. The general studies program has a 47% admit rate.</p>
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<p>^ that first link there says, that columbia gs does not accept transfer applications =??</p>
<p>Columbia GS is for returning students or “older” students. You transfer into that program and they came to my community college last week…lol too bad Im 19</p>
<p>ahhh not this argument again. The Columbia forum has at least a 36 page or more argument about this fact. The degree is exactly the same except that the diploma is not in Latin and it does say General Studies (it’s currently working on fixing the diploma to Latin and there has been a rumor that there is a merger for GS and CC). It still has the alma mater on the diploma, signed by the president of Columbia, you have the same alumni, and have the same comencement.</p>
<p>Columbia GS does accept transfer applicants but they must meet nontraditional reasons. Usually its for part time studies or a large gap in studies.</p>
<p>I’m applying for Fall 10’</p>
<p>how is this even up for debate!!! Columbia!!!</p>
<p>Funny. I’m in the same exact predicament… UCD vs Columbia GS vs UCSB (though i don’t really want to go to UCSB)</p>
<p>Columbia GS vs CC is not THAT huge of a difference. yes CC is harder to get into, but both schools are equally as rigorous - the 40% acceptance rate doesn’t make the degree any easier to attain…</p>
<p>GS is HELLA expensive - unless you are ex military - the estimated cost per year is $55,000 - and the average FA package is only $8,000 - that puts your minimum expense of three years school at $140,000. If you have an endowment fund or super rich parents then go for it. Other wise I’d say UCB, if not UCB then UCD</p>
<p>I made the decision tonight to turn down Columbia’s offer. Tier One grad schools cost about $100k and the thought of being close to $200k in debt by the time I’m done school is ridiculous. </p>
<p>Check out my blog page poll comparing the three schools and vote for your choice</p>
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<p>From everyone I’ve spoken to in the Business world as well as the handful of tier one MBA programs the undergraduate degree is not that important. Economics isn’t even that important. It’s what you make of your time in undergraduate and the years of work study afterwards. Granted the Ivy League is a great networking opportunity - but the degree itself won’t do anything for it unless you are driven to succeed either way.</p>
<p>Any just my two cents…</p>
<p>Let me know your thoughts, I’d like to hear them…</p>