<p>you're right, USC's location does suck haha. yeah trust me the weather here is amazing but that's about all LA has over new york city. there's always something to do in nyc and it's about a million times easier to get around. there is basically no such thing as LA public transportation (the DASH and metro suck) so take that into consideration. i'm praying my nyu transfer goes through because my gpa was only a 3.5 this semester thanks to getting a C in one of my classes. if not though i'm fairly confident i'll get into BU, the other one i'm applying to. either way i just wanna get out of LA and into a city that's actually has a public transportation system/easy way to get around.</p>
<p>nrochs, so you plan to go through Steinhardt for advertising, instead of Stern? That's actually probably a good idea, because as I mentioned before, in NYU's eyes: Stern = finance, and everything else = second class.</p>
<p>The two are very different in their own ways. Being both NYU Stern alumni, my parents obviously pushed for me to go to Stern instead of Marshall. But in the end, you really have to follow your gut feeling; where would you feel most comfortable and "at home" with? Honestly, I felt at both, but because of the Trojan network (which is without a doubt, totally impressive), and Stern's weak marketing/advertising program, I ultimately picked USC.</p>
<p>There is no denying, IMO I like NYU's location far more than USC; when I picked schools, NYU was literally tied with USC. However, (at least) I got used to it within a few months, and absolutely no regrets since. Regardless, good luck with all your transfer applications, and keep up posted!</p>
<p>My apologies for rambling so much about NYU; being from the area, I still enjoy talking about all things NY/NYU, etc. :)</p>
<p>Haha no problem and thanks for the input! Yeah i think i also have a much better chance at getting into Steinhardt than Stern. I'm also seriously considering BU though becuase their comm department is unmatched and they have the #1 advertising program in the country. I'm fairly confident I'll get in there (I did from high school with a 50% tuition scholarship and my sister is a senior there) so that's kind of a backup if NYU doesn't work out. I had the two schools tied too I just wish I had done a little more research on what would fit me. You're right about the USC connection though, it's rarely matched by any other school.</p>
<p>i just got accepted to USC and am waiting to hear from the NYU dramatic writing department, so if there are any USC students who know anything about USC's writing program can you tell me and same for NYU students and your program?</p>
<p>I'm applying to BU as well, and I'm fairly confident I'll get in there because I have legacy. I'm more interested in these two schools though, obviously. BU is kind of a fall back.</p>
<p>sachmoney - that's exactly the same situation i was in in haha. i have a sister graduating from BU this year and they gave me the most money out of my three top choices but BU was a fallback after nyu and usc. it seems like there are a ton of ppl that apply to all 3 of those schools, most of my friends at usc applied to nyu and BU too. what major are you doing?</p>
<p>Accounting at USC. Econ second choice. Minor in math?
Finance at NYU, may be some accounting. may be some math. may be some econ.
I don't know at BU. I'm applying to SMG, but I think I might do BUCOP and do econ as well. Some math as well. </p>
<p>Basically I want to leave the door open for a possible masters in finance, rather than an MBA.</p>
<p>I'd choose USC over NYU. I live in Southern CA so USC is closer to home. Also, I don't like the fact that NYU buildings are scattered around the city.</p>
<p>I am student at USC and I am enjoying my experience. One of my good friends is a freshman at NYU and she is in the process of transferring. At first, she was very excited about NYU because of the opportunity to live in NYC, but the school simply didn't live up to her expectations. She was disappointed because NYU, in her opinion, doesn't offer an engaging academic environment or a close-knit community.</p>