<p>I need help deciding on which school i should go to. I just got into NYU Stern, Carnegie Mellon Tepper, Georgetown McDonough, and the Boston College CSOM Honors Program that admits only 30 kids. Anyone know which would be more beneficial to go to?</p>
<p>There are many things that would go into that decision - your interests, temperament, geography, finances, family situation, gut response to each campus, the list goes on and on. Seeking advice here is the last thing you should be doing. It is similar to going into a mosque, stating that you have decided to accept God into your life, and asking whether Muhammad or Jesus is the one true God :D</p>
<p>haha good point. But i was just looking for other peoples opinions and what other people would do. I am definately going to visit the campuses and stuff.</p>
<p>Definitely NYU Stern</p>
<p>Why? Because it's simply the best out of the schools you listed</p>
<p>Don't think twice about it - go to NYU</p>
<p>if youre going for purely academic value, go stern, but if i had gotten in all those schools nyu would not be my first choice. i like a little something with a campus and a nice sized city. csom and mcdonough would be my top choices.</p>
<p>if you want a school that is really spirited and into their sports and is like a "college" college go to BC. they're big on their maroon and gold eagles. plus their school is an absolutely gorgeous campus, and has great internship opportunities because you're only a T ride away from the city, and as a city boston is amazing.</p>
<p>That was what i was thinking of. I know NYU is an amazing school in terms of Academics but i am also looking for that college experience with an actual campus and grass. I am thinking of either going to Boston College or Georgetown but as of now, because i got into their honors program, i am thinking of going to Boston College. And plus i love boston. </p>
<p>By the way Thanks A lot!</p>
<p>In term of location and layman prestige, Stern is hard to beat. But I think college should be more than just about the job afterward. Will you be happy for four years? Can you say to yourself 50 years from now that your college life was a really happy one. I have friends who are working in NY right now with a BC degree and are very competitive for jobs they were applying for. And they are getting pay the same amount of money as students from Columbia or SUNY. I think that at NYU Stern you would be a small fish in a very large pond and with hyper competitive students who are dreaming of being the next Warren Buffet. Many would argue that this atmosphere helps build toughness and skill in the business world. At CSOM Honors, you would get more individualized attention, challenging classes, and a more enjoyable 4-year experience.</p>
<p>A few years back I turned down a slightly better ranked school for BC, and I'm really glad I did and didn't give into the influence of prestige-whores at my high school.</p>
<p>last year i chose not even to apply to stern after getting into CSOM. i wanted exactly what you said.. the campus, the community, the culture. NYU is a school where you either love it or hate it, you have to be ready to be completely immersed in the city. most of your social life will consist of bars and clubs so if thats not for you then look away. i live close to ny and love that city more than anything and i have tons of fun when i visit friends at NYU but am so happy i decided to come to BC.</p>
<p>plus stern is UBER competitive and sternies are know for being hyper competitive, stressed, antisocial/awkwars/unattractive people at NYU. this really isnt too much of an exaggeration.</p>
<p>i would also choose BC honors over georgetown because even though i have never been there, i think ive heard BC has more of a tradition campus then they do. and in my mind boston > DC for college kids and in general.</p>
<p>visit all three if you have the chance. it sounds like you are trying to convince yourself that NYU would be best because of sterns reputation but i dont think it would be worth it in the long run when you look at your experience for YOU.</p>
<p>if you need any more help i would be glad to be of assistance =)</p>
<p>Honestly im exactly in your position. I live in NY about 20 minutes away from the city but idk if im ready to be living in it without a campus. And i have been to both boston and Dc many times for various reasons and i just love boston. Haha im pretty sure i want to go there. And plus my mom went to stern and was said the same thing. Its very competitive and teh people arent as friendly. </p>
<p>Thanks a lot for your help!</p>