My son is admitted in the LS core program in NYU and is also admitted in the CGS in Boston U (which seems like a very similar program). His intended major being Poli sci, with an intent of moving towards Law. He is inclined towards NYU . But we want to be sure before we make a choice.
There is no evidence that attending NYU as an undergrad increases your chances of getting in to NYU law school. So that piece of the puzzle should be off the table.
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Agree w/ @blossom - but if debt is a factor that should be on the table!
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Agree with this.
Has he visited the colleges, and does he have a preference between them? Or between living in Boston vs NYC? How do the CGS vs LS curricula differ in terms of what he enjoys? Do they have similar opportunities for a semester in DC, something polsci students often value (I know NYU offers this, not sure about BU.) Would the decision change if he decides during the course of his undergrad that he doesn’t actually want to go to law school after all? Or if he wants to do a different major? Last but not least, is there a significant difference in cost?
Agree about the law school part, thats his opinion. I am more interested in comparing BU and NYU, the programs I think are similar. He will have to do the first year in London w NYU and one semester in London with BU, very low chance of getting out of that. He has a great scholarship at NYU, but we didnt discuss aid negotiations w BU as we werent sure if its better. Any opinions on the two schools ?
CGS starts in spring I believe. Not sure if NYU does ?
Is that a consideration ? Law school. Need a good LSAT and many today have work experience.
Saving $$ is paramount. You see kids from all colleges, at the top law schools…even those at schools you likely deem lesser. Why ? Great grades, great contribution at college and great LSAT.
If I was full play I’d choose neither. But if this is your list, choose the right fit.
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Good point.
I actually was just hoping if anyone could compare BU to NYU and why they would prefer one over the other and why ?
Has the student been to both ?
Anonymous people can’t determine fit.
I can determine fit for me. I would not want a spring start bcuz others started b4 you. That said you have a built in cohort and summer at Oxford I believe.
Perhaps both fit as both are Uber urban. Often a student can be happy at multiple schools.
Do not choose an undergrad school based on the grad schools…that is not relevant to the decision…there is no reason to think that attending NYU will give one a leg up for law school admission.
Boston is Boston- New York is New York. I’ve lived near both campuses- I think BU does more of the traditional “college campus” stuff with activities and events, despite the fact that the campus is smack dab in the middle of the city, than NYU does. Lots of NYU students believe that “The city is our campus” and I think that’s true for some of them. NYU is likely more expensive from a day to day perspective- most upper classman live off campus and apartments (even with a gajillion roommates) are eye-poppingly expensive. There are lots of ways to spend money in Boston of course- but I think more students are oriented towards student life (cheap or free activities on campus) and less about nice restaurants and “going out”.
I am not familiar with either of the programs you mention, so can’t offer an opinion there. But spring admits (if that’s what this deal is) sometimes have a harder time socially since the students have already settled in to their EC’s, friends, dormmates, etc.
Boston has a slight leg up on Poli Sci vs. New York since it is the State capital, abundant volunteer and internship opportunities a quick T-ride away. But NYC also employs a lot of students at various city agencies, and lots of NGO’s and think tanks have HQ’s in NYC so that compensates somewhat. Albany is a train ride away- not feasible for an internship during the school year, but possible for a summer if that’s of interest.
Do you have specific questions or just want to hear some ramblings/musings?
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I’m not sure attend NYU undergrad has anything to do with their law school graduates. Law school…strong LSAT and strong GPA…
Either of these colleges will be fine.
I would choose the least costly option. Some law schools do provide some financial aid, but not to everyone. Save your money for law school, should that happen.
I am not willing to say there is no bias towards their own students. Some of the top schools appear to at least have some. One thing that UChicago has is a Law Scholars program that is only available to UChicago students. It gives 150k to ED acceptances that are current/former UChicago students. Not sure if other schools have programs like this. Also I wouldn’t necessarily pick a school based upon something that may or not happen in 4 years.