<p>well, i hope i can get some good comments here, cuz im in need of some light. basically, im kind of in a dilema now. so far ive been acepted at cmu, umich and tufts, with uchicago still waiting for the decision (international student). So, im currently choosing between tufts, cmu and umich for now.
what is hard is that if you ask me which uni i like most in terms of spenidng four years there, its probably tufts, closeness to a city, suburban feel, nice campus (to me), good food, jsut the right size for me, etc etc. but then, i want to pursue a business career specifically ibanking, and im not sure how much the tufts econ degree is worth on wall street. cnat seem to find any info on top banking firms recruiting there, so the uncertainty just worries me. Im sure that i could most probably still get a job in the ibanking field, but then, just the sense of unconfirmed feeling frightens me.
and for umich and cmu, im pretty sure the employment oppurtunites are pretty good, but im not too fond of their campuses (ones too big, ones too small) and stuff tht concerns about life.... </p>
<p>so im just more or less thorn between these decisions..
anyone care to shed some light as to what they think?
thx in advance</p>
<p>Tufts is a good school worth considering. But I understand your concerns about campus, the food, job opportunities. They are important factors, and you can decide that while visiting the campuses--if you've already done so, than ask an alum or a friend or GC.</p>
<p>I am not sure that Carnegie Mellon or U Michigan are going to give you any real advantage over Tufts if you want to eventually work on Wall Street or in ibanking. And, plans do change. Academics being relatively equal (which they certainly are in this case), I'd pick the school where I felt I most wanted to spend four years of my life.</p>
<p>Stern would have been a good option for a future Ibanker. I would do Umich. My dad went to grad school there and got offers from Goldman - Sachs(Sp?) and other prestigious business companies.</p>
<p>thing with stern is that i dont like the absense of a campus. sigh, its a hard decision for me now... gotta wait till my decision for chicago to come in first before i think any further...</p>
<p>I've heard Tufts parents lament when their sons decide to forego economics at Tufts. Supposedly, the Tufts Economic program is famous for it's ibanking connections, a golden egg if you will.</p>
<p>^it would be great if thts true!! But im failing to find any info on the list of companies tht recruit at tufts... you know, normally some uni have a list of what companies recruit at tufts or where tufts students go on after graduation, for econ majors...
o well, im pretty much leaning towards tufts as of now : ) thanks for the advice guys, i think ill probbaly go with my heart for this decision. let me wait for my package to come in first...</p>
<p>So much depends on your feelngs about the campus. Do you want a large U/ How does CMY compare to Tufts? Haveyou visited Pittsburgh? There can be litle doubt that 4 yers near Boston is wonderful for any college student?</p>
<p>nope, dont want a large uni... never visited pittsburge, but i dont think its a great city hearing what some people say.. at least i suppose boston is a lot better than it. does your last sentence mean Boston is wonderful for any college students, or is that a question???</p>
<p>If good food is important to you, don't go to Carnegie Mellon. It is perennially in the top (or is it bottom?) list in princetonreview's "is it food?" category. There are some nice restaurants next to campus, but the college food itself is wretched.</p>
<p>My son went there one summer for six weeks. As a vegetarian, he found he had one choice at every meal -- penne with marinara sauce. His enthusiasm for CMU couldn't make it six weeks of mediocre penne with marinara sauce, twice a day. The meateaters also complained bitterly about the food ...</p>
<p>You might benefit by checking out the different ratings on princetonreview.com. You can also see ratings and reviews at studentsreview.com. This might give you a better feel for what these places are like.</p>
<p>hahaha yeh, ive looked at all those stuff. and yes, cmu food is definitely pretty bad, my brother studies there (im international student) and he can guarantee that. He's still pretty recommending cmu for its reputation and so forth though.. biased opinions : P hhaha. food is more or less important, and thats certainly a + for going to tufts.. i like tufts definitely in terms of the living environment, but basically jsut a bit wary of the employment oppurtunities in ibanking after grad.. thats all.</p>
<p>Sorry--still waking up. I lived in Boston for years and love the city. Tufts is bus riding distance. You could contact Susan, she's an alum and interviewer for Tufts, for specific details. I only saw CMU once, when took my S there for admitted students weekend. I can't offer an opinion on such a short visit.
I think college is a time to explore options, and many students shift their majors. I'd visit & go with my heart about where you would like to live, make friends, and study for the next 4 years.</p>