<p>It’s pretty pathetic, however, to be a high school senior and be convinced that the only thing you want to do with your life is go into business on Wall Street. It’s just so money driven and naive. College is the time to explore different options. And I say this as someone accepted to Wharton, LOL. But I didn’t apply to Wharton because I had an unequivocal dream that the only thing that would make life worth living would be being an i-banker on Wall St. The world of business (for those so inclined) is SO large and has so many opportunities, what’s the big deal about i-banking?</p>
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<p>That doesn’t make the school overrated, though. It just means it may not be as good of an option for that particular set of desires. A Juilliard degree won’t get me into Goldman Sachs either; doesn’t mean that Juilliard’s overrated. It’s just different.</p>
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<p>Yes, the anecdotal evidence of a high schooler who has not yet applied to colleges is really trustworthy. Same can be said to most of the posts in this thread.</p>
<p>I just received my financial aid, and I get $34,654 a year, excluding loans. This has pushed me over the fence in overwhelming favor of Emory, as I will be paying LESS to go to Emory than UGA.</p>
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<p>gkc4 ok go get the data then, I fail to see how an incoming freshman at EMory has any more knowledge. Nice hypocrisy though. </p>
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<p>Why is it pathetic? I do not think wanting to be a singer, dancer,doctor, writer, journalist, scientist or any other profession is. I think people should do what they want, and if they want to be an I-banker great, if they want to be in a hedge fund great and if they want to be a teacher GREAT. Who are you to say what is or is not pathetic about the goals and aspirations of others? I think thats pathetic.</p>
<p>My final point, one of the greatest strengths of a university is its ability to offer enough excellence in academic fields, that you can go on to do whatever you choose after undergrad. My friend majored in French Lit at an ivy and is now in a hedge fund, my other friend majored in British history and is now an entertainment agent–a great school can provide you with opportunities to do whatever you want and that can determine whether something is “underrated or overrated.” Pizzagirl you need to wake up and realize this isn’t about you.</p>
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<p>probably not, but his constant need to assert the superiority of his views got on my nerves.</p>
<p>^ Can we seriously block this kid?</p>
<p>First of all, Pizzagirl is a GIRL. </p>
<p>Second of all, it’s a discussion board. Don’t come here if you don’t want to be exposed to views that may get on your nerves.</p>
<p>Third of all, talk about somebody getting on your nerves…</p>
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<p>As always Cayuga I love to read your intellectually stimulating contributions to threads. If you look at what Pizzagirl said it was entirely uncalled for–calling people pathetic? Cayuga you do get on my nerves, just because you are wrong allot… look at the thread on elite colleges which you just posted in, but I atleast respect that you do not resort to childish attacks. Pizzagirl was out of line.</p>
<p>Post #141 is absolutely incorrect. Bescraze I know this is fun, but please do more research:
[Emory</a> University: Undergraduate Profile – BusinessWeek](<a href=“http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/rankings/undergraduate_mba_profiles/emory.html]Emory”>http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/rankings/undergraduate_mba_profiles/emory.html)
[Washington</a> (Olin): Undergraduate Profile – BusinessWeek](<a href=“http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/rankings/undergraduate_mba_profiles/washolin.html]Washington”>http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/rankings/undergraduate_mba_profiles/washolin.html)
… Now first I want you (Bescraze) to go to the careers tab and study the companies and placement numbers. Then I want you to look at the regional placement. Finally I want you to retract your statements and only continue to post if you can add something of objective value.
…Oh. I am a rising junior at Emory, not even a Goizueta b-school major, who just got back to his apartment from a Wall Street Internship. Emory is a very well respected school, and anyone interested in Emory please PM me vs. letting a high school kid get the best of you.</p>
<p>You do realize the problem with your post right? We never were talking about the business schools, which Emory does indeed have a well respected one. As far as I understood we were discussing the schools in general and more particular CAS. So please get back to me with data from either the entire undergraduate school or CAS.</p>
<p>EDit: Also after looking over the data–it is very comparable. Both business schools place well in the Northeast and in their respective region. Both have base median salaries of 55,000, and their job placement was extremely similar? So just curious whats your point? Also, it is pretty well known that Emory’s school of business is probably its its most selective school.</p>
<p>Bescraze, why do you get so offended by anything anyone says?</p>
<p>Well… you were talking Wall Street placement. When talking about Wall Street/ business placement I believe its fair to compare undergraduate business schools, no? Either way, if you refer to your posts (Post #141 in particular) you offer no facts, just opinions. There is nothing wrong with an opinion, but you can’t treat your opinion as true, it’s rude.</p>
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<p>Pathetic. Misguided. Souljacked. Call it what you will, but Pizzagirl hit it on the head, and most agree with her.</p>
<p>If you notice, Pizzagirl never resorted to a personal attack. You did.</p>
<p>I was not offended remotely. The only time I get offended is with an ad hominen attack, which Cayuga or Pizzagirl tend to do. I was actually glad jkh411 posted that information and was curious how it related to their overall undergraduate institutions.</p>
<p>Cayuga honestly I can care less what you have to say, she made a statement that was uncalled for, just because it is a generalization does that make it OK?</p>
<p>Now, all of you are attacking one another.</p>
<p><em>shrugs</em> I think the kid should be banned, if possible.</p>
<p>The only point worth making here is that this site is supposed to help people who are applying to college. Not to be overly subjective or detrimental to the process. This thread could have been a tool to point out the strengths and weaknesses of Emory,using facts and information, but turned into name-calling.</p>
<p>I don’t think so. He seems very passionate about getting his point across, and that’s to be admired.</p>
<p>So, can we all arrive at a consensus regarding Emory?</p>
<p>It is a nationally regarded university, and it’s degree is sufficiently respected by employers?</p>
<p>I think the vast majority of people here agree with that statement, myself included. </p>
<p>Unfortunately, do you think statements like what is below helps anybody in their college selection process?</p>
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<p>I certainly don’t. It’s the online equivalent of playing your boombox 40 decibels too loud.</p>
<p>There are many good reasons to choose to attend Emory. There are many good reasons to never consider Emory. But Bescraze’s blind affection for a narrow ranking of a school’s prestige without allowing other important factors into consideration is irresponsible.</p>