<p>Hi everyone, I just got admitted into Stern, and NYU has been one of my top choices for almost two years now. But I recently also got into LSE (London School of Economics) and I'm really having trouble deciding between the two.
I've visited both cities before, and I have no preference between London and New York. Both schools have fantastic career prospects too. The main reason why I'm so torn between the two is that NYU gives me a chance to do a minor in English Literature (which im really passionate about) and the curriculum is so much more diverse. On the other hand, though LSE's curriculum is more rigid, its a 3-year degree (so I save about 60,000 bucks) and its more prestigious internationally.
Please help!!!</p>
<p>LSE hands down! I love Stern and I’m going there this year, but LSE is so much more worth it in the long run because it will take you anywhere you want to go. Just my two cents.</p>
<p>LSE all the way!</p>
<p>In terms of money, LSE (because it is only 3 years).</p>
<p>Ultimately what you should ask yourself is whether you want NYC or London.</p>
<p>Yeah you may get the English literature you want, but…
First even though Stern is highly ranked in the US, LSE is MUCHHH more highly regarded by employers throughout the world. Also, I guess the biggest factor would be that high cost. TO me this is an easy decision, unless you were aspiring to live in NYC, which I see you don’t really care. Even then, LSE will get you WORLDS more exposure to interviews from financial firms because of its prestige. Stern is good, LSE is elite.</p>
<p>This is an easy decision. If you are American, go to LSE. You will be exposed to another culture and different types of students. Also, your summer internships will be more interesting if you are in London, and you can easily and cheaply explore Europe on your breaks. lastly, everybody in the US has heard of LSE and will be impressed, so your degree will be recognised by US banks.</p>
<p>LSE - 3 years @ $35,000 - $50,000 depending on your lifestyle = $105,000 - $150,000
NYU - 4 years @ $50,000 - $55,000 = $200,000 - $220,000</p>
<p>You can upwards of $100,000 or closer to $50,000 just by attending LSE. In addition you could factor in the opportunity cost of working one year sooner.</p>
<p>A common misconception is every degree from LSE is prestigious, but British employers mainly seek out the most prestigious majors: Economics, Mathematics w/ Econ, Mathematics and Statistics, Accounting and Finance, Law, and a few others. If your major was say History or Social Policy (much much less competitive) you might have a harder time finding a job in the UK, but it will probably have little effect on you when applying to US jobs.</p>
<p>(1) Was your acceptance conditional or unconditional?
If it was conditional I would consider making your deposit at NYU - Stern, just incase you don’t meet LSE’s conditions.
(2) Which undergraduate program were you accepted to?</p>
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<p>That isn’t true. History and social policy might not be as competitive as say econ or IR, but they’re still very competitive (especially history). Both are highly respected degrees and graduates of either, or indeed any LSE undergrad degree won’t have a hard time finding a job in the UK.</p>
<p>LSE! LSE! Study lit on your own.</p>
<p>From the cost point of view, I was thinking I could finish Stern in 3 years, cuz I have quite a lot of course credit. But I got an unconditional offer for Management at LSE. Its very econs and finance-based, so yup, I suppose LSE would be the better choice. Thanks for all the opinions guys, I’m definitely leaning towards LSE now :)</p>
<p>Rivvarr, you should read Stern’s policy on course credit. </p>
<p><a href=“http://www.stern.nyu.edu/UC/ProspectiveStudent/Admissions/index.htm[/url]”>http://www.stern.nyu.edu/UC/ProspectiveStudent/Admissions/index.htm</a> </p>
<p>This is not clear, and meant for transfer students, but seems to indicate AP credit difficult</p>
<p>“In addition, Stern will not transfer any AP credit you may have previously been awarded by your current school in Calculus AB or BC, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Statistics, or English.”</p>
<p>Look, I’m at Stern right now and I have a really simple answer for you: LSE. It’s got an absolutely phenomenal global brand, coming out of there you’ll have better recruiting opportunities around the world. If I’d been willing to study internationally or if I’d known a bit more about finance in general before I applied to schools, it would’ve been a top choice of mine.</p>
<p>Go to LSE. You’ll get the opportunity to enjoy another city, country, continent, and culture. You’ll get to finish school earlier, and for employment in Europe, you simply cannot beat it. For America you’ll be fine as well, it’s typically just a bit harder to explain why you left the US for another country for school but don’t want to work in that country. You’ll also probably need a graduate degree (MSF, MFin, MBA, or even MFE) at some point if you’re looking to work in finance, but all in all it’s pretty much unbeatable.</p>
<p>River, I did not mean to be snarky, and I have respect for your AP credits, I would just not jumpt to conclusion that STERN will accept them, even if NYU will, so graduating in 3 years may not be too likely.</p>
<p>If I were in your position I’d pick LSE in a heartbeat.</p>
<p>Thanks for the heads up about the credits, I actually had a friend who finished in 3 years, but after checking with her, I realised she did Econs in CAS. I suppose Stern wouldn’t be that easy. Anyway, I’m 80% sure I’ll pick LSE, just waiting for the ivy league replies :D</p>
<p>I would take LSE over anyone accept Wharton.</p>
<p>Alsolutely correct.</p>
<p>Work in NY City, go NYU.</p>
<p>Work in London and Asia, go LSE.</p>
<p>HI Rivvaff - I ran across your old thread and wondered how it all turned out for you? My daughter may be considering similar choices in the future—
thanks</p>
<p>I see that the tide is already in favor of LSE haha. I’m just another one
Pick LSE!!!</p>