<p>How good is Binghamton really? Do I get a fulfilling college education? Will I have superb academic opportunities? I am majoring in computer science and will probably double major in math as well. I want to learn, and I want to learn from the best... Will Binghamton satisfy me? At Binghamton, do I just memorize figures and facts and try to pass tests, or will I be granted opportunities to think outside of the box, do researches, and broaden my vision? I want a global education; I want an education that will help me gasp a bigger picture and expand my perspective into a different scale. Are the professors good and knowledgeable? How are the library and other resources? Also, since Binghamton is considered a "Public Ivy", do I really get ivy-like experience, networking, and education? I don't really mind doing a lot of work, as long as it is not busy work. I just want to learn. I heard that Binghamton had horrible academic advisers.... Is that true? </p>
<p>In addition, are people at Binghamton competitive, creative, and smart? Do I get to meet a lot of geniuses and talented people? And one more thing, is Binghamton liberal or conservative? Is it religious or agnostic?</p>
<p>Binghamton is a great school. If you are a NY resident, and a computer science major, I can’t see a good reason to not attend Binghamton. If you’re planning on attending graduate school, I couldn’t recommend Binghamton more. Success at Binghamton will look just as competitive as practically any other major university on a grad school application. </p>
<p>My friend is a computer science major there and couldn’t be happier. </p>
<p>Many of my friends go to major private schools including Boston C, Providence, NYU, Lafayette, Boston U, etc etc.
After visiting Binghamton it felt like it was a major private school… the campus is nice… the dorms are wonderful
food is delicious
academics are prestigious </p>
<p>I’m sure you will love an education at Binghamton</p>
<p>especially since their computer science program is one of their best…</p>
<p>so GO
I wouldn’t worry about not having a good experience</p>
<p>I couldn’t agree more. I had Bing up against some pretty decent private schools where I got significant merit aid. Toward the beginning of my college search, Binghamton was at the very top of my list, but I decided (for no particular reason) that I wanted to go to a private school instead. While Bing was competitively ranked and priced, and while it’s name recognition far exceeded the private schools (at least where I’m from), I was still unsure if I really wanted to go to a SUNY.</p>
<p>I visited yesterday for Accepted Students Day, and was totally blown away. Everything from the organization of the program, to the student/faculty speakers, to the profs I spoke to, to the campus (some say it’s ugly… I thought it was great) and the dorms and the food… everything was wonderful. I cannot wait to go back. I went into the day undecided an came out… well, I paid my deposit this morning. :)</p>
I already visited… It was pretty good, I guess… I didn’t go on an accepted students day since I live in Mississippi, so I could only go during spring break. And since I am not a NY resident, does that mean I shouldn’t go?</p>
<p>^ No, not at all. It just means it’s more expensive for you than it is for us. For NYS residents, we’re getting a top 20 school caliber education for $40k less. For you, it’ll be $30k less. Still a great value, but not AS good a value. Still, come! OOS diversity is cool!</p>
<p>Um… I guess it is pretty good… I just want some insight from some of the students there… From what I have heard, I already knew that Binghamton would deliver an awesome college experience. All I am concerning about is its academics. I really want superb academic opportunities. I also want to know if it is different from other schools… For instance, I got into Mississippi State University, too… Will Binghamton give a better education than Mississippi State? Are the professors interesting? How are the resources, such as library and stuff?</p>
<p>Well I know that many people call Binghamton the “public Ivy.” Each year it’s getting harder and harder to get into Bing. But you don’t seem at all enthusiastic about Bing, so perhaps you should look into your other schools…</p>
Actually I am really excited about Bing… I am so glad I got in… but I am not sure if I should be that excited. I am not sure if I should really have a got-in-to-an-ivy-school like excitement… However, Binghamton is still my #1 choice if I don’t get into georgia tech. In fact, I have paid the 350 deposit at Bing already. I just want to make sure it is still an awesome school because it’s #202 best school on Forbe’s newest list.</p>
<p>its 80th according to US News… but to be honest I think all rankings are slightly flawed.
It always depends on the program… and Binghamton is definitely known for its Computer Science program.</p>
<p>You should be excited. Binghamton is very selective, and people tend to really enjoy their experience there. The school will place you into a good Graduate school.</p>
<p>in the long run… once you get to a certain point, Undergraduate rankings don’t really matter… My friend went to Uvermont and just recently got accepted to Harvard and UChicago…</p>
<p>get excited about Binghamton! If you are good to it… it will be good to you</p>
<p>Your level of excitement depends on your love for the school. I was really happy that I got into Bing but my friend, who’s going to MIT, didn’t think much of her acceptance to Bing. So it’s really your own perspective on it. I could’ve cared less about my acceptances into my safety schools, but other people with lower stats were ecstatic when they got in. </p>
<p>So, in conclusion, your level of excitement over a school really just depends on you. I’m pretty excited (though I’m not definitely going, just stalking the schools forum, haha :D)!</p>
<p>Ahaha, I wish! That’s just my friend, who’s a super genius. All my other friends who got into Bing were really happy. She wasn’t because, well, she has MIT, 'nuff said, lol I’m choosing between Bing and NYU. I haven’t seen Bing yet, but so far I really like it from what I’ve seen on the website and everything. </p>
<p>I saw NYU on Saturday. It was great and I love it there, but I’m not sure because of the money :(</p>
<p>Are you definitely going to Bing, waichip1991?</p>
<p>Cloudyafternoons, NYU is pretty awesome, but it is like twice as expensive compared to Bing… And I am not sure if I am definitely going to Bing yet… I really want to go to Georgia Tech, but I don’t know if I get in yet… and I have already paid the deposit at Bing, so if I don’t get into Georgia Tech, I am going to Bing for like 100% theoretically, but I wouldn’t say 100% practically since there are so many things I cannot account for in the future, but I am pretty sure I will go to Bing if I don’t get into Georgia Tech… However, if I have all the luck in the world and I am granted the opportunity to matriculate at Georgia Tech, I guess I will have a 85% of theoretical probability of accepting that opportunity.</p>
<p>And yes, NYU is rather expensive. I got a pretty good aid package compared to what many of my friends got from NYU, but the debt would still be a killer :/</p>
<p>Anyway, good luck once again! I’m assuming you were waitlisted for Georgia Tech. If so, here’s some quick advice my guidance counselor gave me. If you want to get off the waitlist, make sure you bother the admissions officers, because then they’ll know your name, so if a spot opens up, they’ll be more likely to pick you. My guidance counselor said that a student went down to the school and personally told the adcoms that if he was accepted, he was going to that school. So they told him right then and there that he was in. If you can’t make it down to Gerogia Tech to harass the adcoms in person, just make sure you call to let them know how interested you really are in the school! :D</p>
I’m choosing between Bing and NYU. I haven’t seen Bing yet, but so far I really like it from what I’ve seen on the website and everything. </p>