Need some advice.

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hey guys, i have a serious decision to make.</p>

<p>I'm interested in studying business in college and I've narrowed my choices down to umich (accepted lsa) and nyu (referred to gsp from stern). The problems is, i can't really decide which school to get to because to tell you the truth, I love both schools and they are both awesome. I need some help from you guys/or girls. </p>

<p>Just a few things to take note:</p>

<p>a) i live in jersey
b) weather isn't a big factor
c) cost is not a big factor (but its always a plus to spend less)
d) i plan to find a job in nyc after i graduate
e) i'm pretty big on athletics. </p>

<p>Pros about michigan: cozy college town, has a very nice campus, awesome athletics, a bit cheaper than nyu, i have not met a person who didn't enjoy going to michigan, complete college experience.</p>

<p>Cons: a bit far from jersey, not guarenteed into the business program, weathers a bit worse than in nyc. </p>

<p>Pros about NYU: extremely close to my house, its in NYC, for gsp (general studies program) if i maintain a 3.0gpa for 2 years i get a guarenteed transfer to stern for junior/senior years (graduate with a stern bachelors degree), ease of internships within the city</p>

<p>Cons: a bit more expensive than michigan, no campus, not very big on athletics, high cost of living.</p>

<p>I don't really care about the difference in reputation of either school as i know both are elite schools. My dad works for morgan stanley and he says they hold ross and stern in the same regard. </p>

<p>Please share your thoughts! Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>Here's a question: are you depending on the guarantee to get into Stern with a decent GPA, or do you think you could make it into Ross under your own merits, despite the lack of guarantee?</p>

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<p>i can def maintain a 3.0 at nyu no problem.</p>

<p>however for michigan I know the competition for the business school is extremely tough. I think that if i put in the necessary effort i can make it into michigan bus. but like i said, it's tough at mich.</p>

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<p>Right.</p>

<p>I've heard some things about GSP at NYU, and I have to say that it's purely anecdotal and I have no personal experience. One of my friends had NYU for a top choice with Berkeley as a distant second. She was accepted to GSP, and ultimately decided that it wasn't worth it to her because of the distance from actually studying at NYU and various other things. </p>

<p>That said, this is different. Are you absolutely committed to business? If you are, then I would take the route that would guarantee you access to a top business program (at NYU). </p>

<p>What happens if you change your mind, though?</p>

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<p>I'm positive I won't change my mind. I'm set on studying business.</p>

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<p>Where do you plan to live and work after graduation? If your first thought is to say "the Tri-State area" than go with NYU. NYU's career services are more likely to be focused on employers there than UMich.
Both are great schools - really academically you can't go wrong - but if you're planning on staying in the NY area after graduation, a degree from NYU is going to get more recognition from employers there.</p>

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<p>yea i'm planning to stay in the "tristate area" when i graduate.</p>