New York University (CAS) vs U Mich (LSA)

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<p>So I'm trying to decide between the two schools in the title. For all those who don't know, CAS stands for College of Arts and Science. A point to note, I was accepted into the Liberal Studies Program in NYU with a view of eventually graduating from CAS.</p>

<p>I know both are completely different schools in terms of campus life but that's not exactly a concern because, as weird as this sounds, I feel that I would be able to fit into both campuses. Cost and locations are not problems. With that said, here is what I'm looking for, for my undergraduate studies:</p>

<ul>
<li>I'm looking to major in economics and perhaps minor in philosophy or poli sci.</li>
<li>I'm an international and like everyone, I'm looking for a good academic program to prepare me for the working world. </li>
<li>Looking for an undergraduate degree that's well recognized throughout the world</li>
<li>Looking for a place with an intellectual feel (was going for U Chicago but was denied)</li>
</ul>

<p>With all that in mind, which schools do you guys think is best? Thank you all in advance.</p>

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<p>Generally speaking, I recommend Michigan over NYU. The only exception is for people who are set on majoring in Business, get into Stern but not pre-admit into Ross. Even then, I would probably still recommend Michigan, but not as vehimently.</p>

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<p>Michigan LSA is generally stronger than NYU CAS, but when it comes to economics, NYU econ is slightly stronger than Umich econ. The difference in the department strength is negligible, so I’d suggest you go with fit.
P.S.: I chose Michigan LSA over Stern due to Michigan’s stronger overall reputation and well-rounded education.</p>

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<p>Actually PW, according to the USNWR, Michigan is ranked #11 (tied with Columbia, UCLA and Wisconsin) in Econ and NYU is ranked #15 (tied with Minnesota) in Econ and according to the NRC, Michigan isranked #13 in Econ and NYU is ranked #17 in Econ. So if anything, it is Michigan that is slightly stronger than NYU in Econ.</p>

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<p>I’d go with Michigan only because you got into LSP. LSP is a joke. There’s no reason to pay $50k a year for LSP.</p>

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<p>I’ll second that. Did you get into “First Year in Florence”?</p>

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<p>Yes I did get into florence, anything wrong with that?</p>

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<p>That’s one of the easiest programs to get into at NYU. I know some students getting into the program with barely over 3.0 GPA a couple years ago.</p>

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<p>LSP program is not good.</p>

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<p>I have the same question. I have been accepted at NYU CAS (not liberal studies program), andilll be majoring in Econ + minoring in Business.!! Im in Michigan LSA. I don’t know which program to take…my criteria are the same as Sedaris mentioned</p>

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<p>rupani, I did not realize that Stern gave out minors. And if they do, don’t you have to get accepted into the minor or is it automatic? Either way, I would still recommend Michigan over NYU.</p>

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<p>I don’t think Stern has minors in business.</p>

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<p>Michigan >>NYU no question if you are man.</p>

<p>but</p>

<p>[Washington</a> Square News - Stern offers three new minors](<a href=“http://www.nyunews.com/news/university/stern-offers-three-new-minors-1.747234]Washington”>http://www.nyunews.com/news/university/stern-offers-three-new-minors-1.747234)</p>

<p>[NYU</a> > CAS > Bulletin > 2008 - 2010 > Minor in Business Studies](<a href=“http://cas.nyu.edu/object/businessstudies.0810.ug.info]NYU”>http://cas.nyu.edu/object/businessstudies.0810.ug.info)</p>

<p>They are on demands…</p>

<p>I hope UM- Ross offer business minor immediately for huge demands. </p>

<p>because I understand following UM student demand especially tough economy time.
any comment on this UM student messgae from NYU stern section </p>

<p>I go to University of Michigan (LSA)
but for my Freshmen year, I was at Florida International University. So I am actually trying to transfer again.
The reason why I want to transfer again is because my dream school was Stern from high school but I did not get in after high school because I screwed up my high school grades when I was senior. So I went to Florida International University and got 3.94 (GPA) the first semester and took 20 credits. The second semester, I got 4.0 (GPA) and took 18 credits. So I applied to Stern for the second time, but I was unfortunately denied again (hope this does not happen again). So I applied to University of Michigan which was my second choice and got in. I thought I would be happy here but I am not that happy because first of all, although it is a great school and good professors are here and good education is provided, I do not like the environment. For example, Ann Arbor has nothing but University of Michigan. I want to study at a school where I can study but at the same time, get an internship and learn something that is not taught in class. Since Stern is very close to Wall Street, if I get in, I am planning to get an internship and study at the same time which would be amazing.
So here at University of Michigan, I received 3.94 (GPA) for the fall semester and took 15 credits and so far for this semester, I have 3.94 (GPA) also. I fulfilled all the prerequisite courses and I have good extracurricular activities like internship at one of the big financial companies last summer at NYC headquarter, president of a club, treasurer at my fraternity, and I play soccer for a team for intramural soccer.
Also, I think I got a good recommendation letter from my professor. He told me he wrote it very good so it should be good.
I am worried because my high school records are not that good. For example, my high school GPA, SAT scores are horrible. Also, I am worried what if they do not like the fact that I went to Florida International University for my freshmen year.
I am like praying to god every day and night that I get in this time but I do not know because I know how competitive it is and since I am trying to get into for Junior year, I think it is harder than getting into for Sophomore year although I am not sure if my theory is true lol.
I really want Stern.</p>

<p>So Good Luck to me and you, SixStringAddict!!! </p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/transfer-students/665521-new-york-university-stern-school-business-outs-only-stern.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/transfer-students/665521-new-york-university-stern-school-business-outs-only-stern.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Wov, transfering twice in three years is not condusive to a good undergraduate education. Ann Arbor is a great college town with lots to do. You can intern when students are expected to intern; summer months. Besides, Ross is better than Stern, so get into Ross and get your BBA from one of the top 3 BBA programs in the nation.</p>

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<p>"Besides, Ross is better than Stern, so get into Ross and get your BBA from one of the top 3 BBA programs in the nation. "</p>

<p>Not for aspiring finance people.</p>

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<p>Agree but looks more job market friendly impression from NYU business minor option.</p>

<p>any negative impact for UM if UM offer Business minors for LSA,Eng students? I think make gain UM tuition income and send good signal for job market and prospect students too? no?</p>

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<p>no…engineering already has EGL if they get in… also engineering majors can transition straight into finance or quantitative sector of marketing</p>

<p>maybe for LSA</p>

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<p>Alexander,Bearcats</p>

<p>UM>NYU no question. but</p>

<p>None Ross, Eng students =Majority of UM=LSA students
Why they can not match up their education for little more job market friendly. while Ross students can make LSA minor. </p>

<p>I think makes UM more far prestigious if LSA students become more stronger in job market… no? </p>

<p>I am worry this 4 years old article.</p>

<p>[Frustrated</a> in the job hunt | The Michigan Daily](<a href=“http://www.michigandaily.com/content/frustrated-job-hunt]Frustrated”>Frustrated in the job hunt)</p>

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<p>actually Wov2013, Ross is protecting their students, so is engineering.</p>

<p>By not offering a minor, they make Ross a lot more exclusive, and make their degrees a lot more prestigious.
There is a reason why engineering have so many weed out classes and deflated grading curve, it weeds out the weaks and basically tell recruiters that, hey this is the bunch of smart kids that survived and didnt switch out.
Just like EGL, they keep it to like 10 kids per year with a 3.6 gpa bar, why? They could easily lower the minimum gpa, but that makes the program less exclusive and less attractive to recruiters</p>

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<p>Weed out is good. I do not hope lower the bar at all.</p>

<p>however sad to see majority of great academic oriented students
suffering in job market. </p>

<p>Everyone not born as CEO not as top management not fit on their time with Ross requirement but wish all UM students can have better job position in market with little job friendly system.</p>

<p>I think business minor option are help them not hurt Ross & EGL
student at all.</p>

<p>I think many LSA students can be competitive positions than Stern student if LSA student have chance to have business minor.no?</p>

<p>I do not want to see hurt Michigan reputation in general if just leave suffering none business students on job market…</p>