Columbia vs. NYU

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After 11 pages...I still can't choose between NYU and Columbia.

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well, most of this thread was just a few of us BS'ing around with each other.</p>

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Can someone just give a simple, objective rundown of their strengths and weaknesses?

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the best thing to do is to look at the Helpful Columbia Threads pinned to the top of this board, and read the stuff on "likes/dislikes" and school life & atmosphere. you'll get lots of first-rate opinions on our school. Perhaps the NYU board has something similar.</p>

<p>If you get into both schools, and visit both of them, and still can't make up your mind, then come back to here with questions and we'll do our best. But that can't possibly be true at this point in the year.</p>

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<p>Columbia. </p>

<p>I haven't read through this entire thread but how is this still even an issue?!</p>

<p>When it comes to the job market afterwards (the super competitive, reputation-heavy job market....) you're gonna want that sweet, sweet "Ah, Columbia" during interviews. Hell its already a huge factor from what I experience in terms of internships.</p>

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<p>HAHAHAHAHA...."which is better"...hahahahaha</p>

<p><em>whew</em> wipes away a tear.</p>

<p>That was a GOOD one!</p>

<p>...unless of course you're an artsy homosexual who feels they can only connect with like ppl in the Village that wants to learn but not work THAT hard...</p>

<p>in that case - the choice is clear :D </p>

<p>Do You!</p>

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<p>Looking back - that was a little mean if you really like NYU. </p>

<p><em>Just joking</em></p>

<p>(I'm applying to both Columbia and NYU :P)</p>

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<p>y? r u an artistic homo?</p>

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<p>The student body and faculty of Columbia are absolutely better than those of NYU in almost any metric you could possibly use.</p>

<p>The only exceptions that I can think of currently are: philosophy, applied math, and law.</p>

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<p>I may end up conflicted here... I was just admitted to NYU-Stern's MBA program. I probably won't go, but it's a decent program.</p>

<p>And yes, they have the intellectual center of Applied Math research in the world. Courant is a very impressive place.</p>

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I may end up conflicted here... I was just admitted to NYU-Stern's MBA program. I probably won't go, but it's a decent program.

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<p>Whoop, congrats.</p>

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<p>"I may end up conflicted here... I was just admitted to NYU-Stern's MBA program"</p>

<p>dude that's awesome, congrats!! but hey stay true to alma ok.</p>

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<p>"Decent"? Isn't it one of the top-10 programs? (the 10th, but still).</p>

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I may end up conflicted here... I was just admitted to NYU-Stern's MBA program. I probably won't go, but it's a decent program.</p>

<p>And yes, they have the intellectual center of Applied Math research in the world. Courant is a very impressive place.

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i thought you were working. Is your consulting firm gonna pay for your MBA?</p>

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<p>Alright guys let's not get too excited. It's not like I got into Columbia Business School or anything.</p>

<p>(BOOM! KAPOW! SHAZAM!)</p>

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<p>"It's not like I got into Columbia Business School or anything."</p>

<p>Not yet.</p>

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<p>We'll see.</p>

<p>(ZING! BURN! BOOYAH!)</p>

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<p>"ZING! BURN! BOOYAH!"</p>

<p>you're crazy. Get back to work.</p>

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<p>Bow chicka wow wow.</p>

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<p>How does Columbia’s journalism and political departments compare to NYU?</p>

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<p>The two school’s are completely different. Being in New York, and having spent days on both campuses, you simply cannot compare the two. One is integrated in the heart of New York. The other is a somewhat secluded campus.</p>

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<p>You said that Philosophy at NYU is better… is it significantly better?
I got admitted to both and plan on double majoring in Philosophy and Poli Sci if I go to Columbia… now my guess is that Poli Sci at Columbia trumps it at NYU?
Any advice?
At this point, the Core is tipping it in favour of Columbia.</p>

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<p>Random question perhaps…but how far is Columbia from NYU? How long would it take (on an average day) to commute by subway?</p>