<p>On the Common App, I have a choice to apply to either NYU or NYU-Polytechnic Institute... Which is better or more appropriate if I want to pursue a B.S. in mathematics (applied or general). Any help/idea is greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Courant is ranked numbero uno in applied mathematics!</p>
<p>NYU Courant. That’s like one of the top 10 math departments in the nation. I would apply to both if that doesn’t take much work. For math, NYU is much better than NYU Poly. Unless you get a full scholarship from NYU Poly and NYU charges you like $40k/yr with no aid, then pick NYU.</p>
<p>NYU, hands down.</p>
<p>NYU ofcourse</p>
<p>My dream is to study at the Courant Institute.</p>
<p>NYU will definitely give you a more rigor math education. It’s much harder than Poly, I’m not even going to deny. :/</p>
<p>I would apply to both because both schools give very DIFFERENT financial aid packages BUT only if financial need is an issue for you. Also, warning/disclaimer: I’m somewhat biased because I attend NYU-Poly.</p>
<p>FYI, you can’t get a B.S. in Math at NYU.</p>
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yeah you can: [Department</a> of Mathematics, Courant Institute](<a href=“http://math.nyu.edu/degree/undergrad/babe.html]Department”>Department of Mathematics, Courant Institute)</p>
<p>unless you’re in that specific program though, BS degrees in NYU CAS are only offered in Physics, Chemistry, and Neural Science. don’t ask me why you can’t get a BS in bio or biochem, it’s weird. in general, I don’t think it matters whether you get a BS or BA in Math; Courant is highly regarded and unless money is an issue, I think it would be a better place to study Math. it does ultimately come down to personal preferences, finances, location, and other issues. good luck with everything!</p>
<p>The OP asked which is more “appropriate” not which is more prestigious. Depending on his or her stats, financial situation, whether he’s interested in engineering mathematics, Poly may be a more appropriate decision. NYU’s math program is second to none, but I don’t think Poly’s is an automatic no. “NYU, hands down” is, of course, a silly answer. It may not be a fit without some other information about the original poster. It’s like someone asking “should I apply to Harvard or UVa?” Well - how should we know?</p>
<p>touche, Techy. yes OP, what do you wish to apply your degree for?</p>