Cornell v. Villanova v. Boston College

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<p>Okay, so I have like four days left…</p>

<p>Any responses I would really appreciate! :slight_smile: </p>

<p>So Cornell’s ILR school, Villanova’s school of business, or BC’s school of business.
I am leaning towards Cornell or Nova.</p>

<p>Price:
Nova will be cheapest (10k-40k less than Cornell over four years)
BC will be a bit more than Cornell over four years.</p>

<p>Academics:</p>

<p>I am interested in management, entrepreneurship, and economics.
ILR is a very good management program, and BC’s B-school is known for management, but I don’t know much about Nova. It can’t me that much of a step down? If any?</p>

<p>Cornell will offer me flexibility if I decide to change my interests, but I’m not sure if the Ivy name advantage will be worth the sacrifices in quality of life. The ILR program does seem to be the perfect program for my current interests though. But how much better is it? Nova’s b-school is very good, and both BC and Nova are in great locations for interns. Could you argue they are better academically than Cornell? Will being able to intern in a city, for example, prove vital? </p>

<p>Quality of Life:
Honestly, I like them all. BC probably the most, Nova second, Cornell third.
I love the fact that they offer school spirit and big sporting events. Villanova’s students are also described as very genial, but the Cornell student’s Ive met have all been nice as well. </p>

<p>But can someone talk more about the student bodies at the respective schools?</p>

<p>It’s weird because BC’s seems to have the highest quality of life, Cornell the best academics, and Nova is the cheapest, but they are all incredibly close. I’m not sure what academic program (BC or Nova) is better for me. </p>

<p>Diversity isn’t a factor for me. I don’t think I’ll be unhappy at any of them, It’s just a matter of where. </p>

<p>Please someone help! Thanks!</p>

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<p>BC all the way!!!
go where u think u will be most happy!</p>

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<p>This all hinges on what you want to take away from your college life. These are essentially your last 4 years of freedom before you enter the workforce. All schools offer great academics and good internship prospects, so it’s a matter of the social life, sports, school spirit, city, people, etc. </p>

<p>To me, it seems like BC would be the best choice for you. It’s the perfect blend of academics, internships, city, and social life that you previously mentioned. While it may seem like the ivy tag weighs heavily, it does not anymore with many more schools on the same level of the ivy league, BC being one of them.</p>

<p>If price isn’t an issue, I would go to BC</p>

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<p>If you are doing business, I wouldn’t say there is any particular advantage to Cornell over BC. If you like BC, appeal your financial aid award and try to go for it.</p>

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<p>For business, I would go with Cornell. They are giving you more money than BC, it ranks higher than BC (according to businessweek). [Undergrad</a> - BSchools](<a href=“http://bwnt.businessweek.com/interactive_reports/undergrad_bschool/]Undergrad”>http://bwnt.businessweek.com/interactive_reports/undergrad_bschool/)
But as other said, “go where you think you will be most happy” Good Luck!!!</p>

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<p>Although I would like you go to BC, Cornell’s offer is too tempting to turn down. I think FA should be in the forefront of every student’s thinking right now.</p>

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<p>Which did you choose?</p>