<p>Yeah, you have a tough decision. I would say if you are intent on Wall Street when you graduate, you are probably better off with either Stern or Ross. However, if you aren't that keen on Investment Banking in the first place, I would say Chicago or Ross would make more sense. Those schools have wildly varying campus cultures and I recommend you understand those cultures before you make a decision.</p>
<p>I went to the nyu orientation today, it was overall pretty good. you should definitely check nyu and see if the place and surrounding fits your personality well.</p>
<p>What did you find best about the visit day? What are your other college choices?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>same as you, ross stern chicago. </p>
<p>I think I have ruled out Ross at this point because Umich's aid package for me was pretty miserable compared to Stern's pacakge, and Michigan is pretty far away from home. </p>
<p>Also, I was admitted to the Stern Scholar's Program, which actually seemed pretty awesome from the introduction that Stern gave at the orientation.</p>
<p>Somethings I have noted about Stern: it seems that internships over the school semester are not hard to find. A good number of the people I talked to hold internships over the school year, some even during freshman year, even though it is strongly recommended that students chillout and have fun in the first year. So there is definitely a location advantage if you want to get alot of job experience. </p>
<p>And the other aspects of the school, pretty much coincides to whatever you can find on the NYU forums. </p>
<p>As for Chicago, I will be flying over there for their April programs before I make the call.</p>
<p>oOStarGazerOo, first of all, even if NYU gives you $10,000 more in form of sholarship money than Michigan, it will not be cheaper because NYU costs roughly $47,000/year when you factor in cost of living. Secondly, I don't think it is wise to work while you study unless you need the money. Let us face it, college should be about studying and having experiencing college life. Some part time work is healthy, but actual professional work is a bit too much if you ask me, especially when majoring in a field where GPA matters a great deal. I think working 3 months in the summer for 3 summers will provide a student with ample experience to put on her/his resume. </p>
<p>This said, I think Stern is a great program (as good as Ross if one is interested in working on Wall Street), so chosing it over Michigan is perfectly reasonable. But if your scholarship from Stern is less than $15,000 and if you want a true college experience, I would definitely recommend you take a closer look at Ross.</p>
<p>aside from merit aid, my entire nyu fin aid package actually came out significantly better than umich's, perhaps because of the reason I am oos. </p>
<p>that being said, there are alot of other factors that I have ruled out umich because my family can afford my education even if I went without get any money. i did take umich into consideration seriously before ruling it out. It is more of a personal fit issue. i would definitely go for umich if i wanted a traditional college life, but after living in both the city and the suburbs for a long period of time, I think city is much of a better fit for me. stern scholars program definitely made it more attractive. </p>
<p>as for the work during the school year part, its completely up to the individual. it is recommended that freshman's not worry about internships 1st year, but during the Q&A session, the question about internships popped up frequently so i thought that rfox might be interested in knowing. some students i talked to are very laid back about it, did not do any internships for the first 2 years. others were extremely wired, started freshman year. The few that I spoke to who did do the internships, said that maintaining a good GPA in addition to the distractions from nyc wasn't much of a problem, but again, this works for different people differently.
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<p>What great choices you have! I am sure many would love to be in your shoes.</p>
<p>Do you know what you want to major in? You ask about business or pre-med. It sounds like maybe you are unsure which direction you may head which is perfectly normal. </p>
<p>All three of these places have their strengths and weaknesses (mostly strengths!) and I don't think you will go wrong at any of them. I believe you can be equally successful graduating from any of them. I think you need to decide what sortof atmosphere you want. As bobbob...stated, if you want the big college experience, go the Michigan. From what I have heard, it has all of that. I know bright capable students who have gone there who are in business (accounting in NY area) and medical school. They loved it. If I were to describe them, I would say they are scholar/athlete types but I know that there is not one type that goes to Michigan. The kindof students who applied there from my kids' HS love sports and big campus action. They are not turned off by the bigness of Michigan which might turn off others.</p>
<p>I think UChicago is a wonderful school - the right size, intellectual atmosphere, caring professors. You can see my other posts. My #1 S went there, graduated in '05 with 4 job offers, working back here in the east and just got a promotion (and it is less than a year!). Employees know that UChicago grads come out with good analytical skills and will be good employees. Most UChicago grads go on to graduate school -Law, Med, business (although this is discouraged until you have a few years of experience under your belt) and many of them into academics. My S loved his experience there but he did have his g'parents right in the neighborhood (Do you have relatives at any of these three places? I highly recommend moving to where you might have support). I grew up there so I know it and Chicago very well and go back regularly. You will not get bored with Chicago.</p>
<p>My #2 S is a freshman at NYU in the Stern school. He loves his school too. However, it took about 2 months to adjust to all the stimuli around him and buckle down which he is doing now. He is working hard and participates in the opportunities that the Stern Scholar program offers him - tix to pro games, openings, special events and a trip to Fl last fall. NYU is in and of NYC!! This is not the right place for everybody, esp. for someone who wants a traditional college experience. This is the right place for someone who wants to explore a city, share dorms with many kinds of people and enjoy urban life for what it has to offer. My son has discovered falafel and other unique food, and attended music concerts he has not normally listened to . NYU has an awesome library and an array of residences. MY S developed his own internship in CA this summer (via his uncle) to be near his girlfriend and to play beach volleyball. Drawbacks - school and life is expensive!</p>
<p>Thank you for the advice. My majors would probably be Econ and Chemistry partly because I am undecided, but also because I have attended a few health economics lectures, and I really saw my place in this field. </p>
<p>I really appreciate the advice and feedback. I am leaning toward UChicago because it is a smaller environment and closer to home. I am an out-of-state resident for Michigan so costs are going to be relatively similar for all three schools. Chicago seems to also have stronger academics as well. </p>
<p>I should also say that I have less of an immediate knowledge of NYU so I am probably biased. I do know that both Michigan's and NYU's undergrad business program are very highly regarded, though. </p>
<p>Well, I am going to be visiting Chicago and Michigan again, and I will ask some people I know who attend NYU to see what they think. Again, thank you for the advice. If you have any further information, please feel free to post again. </p>
<p>Thank you.</p>
<p>If you wish to double major in Chemistry and Economics, definitely consider Michigan seriously. Michigan has made a huge effort in those two fields in recent years. Chicago is obviously better in Economics, but overall, in terms of experience, I'd say both universities will serve you well. Your visit to those two schools should make your decision easier. Go for fit.</p>
<p>Is that a definite no for Stern at NYU? Thanks again.</p>
<p>I didn't say that. You should definitely consider Stern if you wish to major in Business.</p>
<p>Okay, thanks.</p>
<p>I may be wrong about this but I think that NYU's CAS and Stern share Economics professors. Or should I say that the Econ professors teach at both schools. I think my son told me that. He really likes his Econ teacher which is a breath of fresh air after his negative experience with his AP econ teacher!</p>