NYU vs. BC: College of Arts & Sciences, Pre-law

Colleges and Universities A-Z New York University
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<p>It's down to the last week and I'm still not entirely sure about my final decision. Here's what's going on:</p>

<p>I made some charts at the beginning of April comparing the two schools and after three hours, I had a really good feeling about NYU and I felt that BC just wasn't the school for me. I sent in my deposit for NYU, got my e-mail, etc. However, I went to visit at a class at NYU and I felt really disappointed. I sat in a Criminology course taught by two TAs; one was very inexperienced and basically made the hour near unbearable (the subject was fascinating, but his teaching was... not so good). My friends and I asked one of the students at NYU to show us the dorms--I've had pretty good experiences with most of the students I've talked to, but I admit they were mostly tour guides that I had in-depth conversations with. The girls I visited had a nice dorm, but they were pretty cold and not academically focused at all.</p>

<p>I haven't sent in an official no to BC yet, so now it's down to the two colleges again.</p>

<p>I'm looking for a very strong academic program in the humanities--a good background in prep for law school. As much as I am self-motivated, I'd really like it if my classes were academically stimulating and my classmates were very passionate. As for lifestyle preferences--I have to say that the school-with-campus life suits me better, but I've lived near NYC my whole life so I know what city-living entails. I'm into music, writing, & oratory, and not so much into sports.</p>

<p>I know some of the generalizations that pertain to both colleges (ie. NYU=arts, BC=sports) but does anyone know how thick the line the separates the two are? Is the difference between the two schools in academics negligible or does anyone feel that one school trumps the other in humanities? </p>

<p>Thank you in advance to anyone who has read that long ramble and can offer some advice!</p>

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<p>PS. I am in Presidential Scholars at NYU and Honors at BC. I initially thought that NYU's program was stronger with the study abroad programs and seminars and whatnot, but BC has classes set aside, housing, etc. Dilemna):</p>

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<p>^I have the same questions about the academic atmosphere at NYU. I'm trying to decide between GW and NYU and was disappointed by the atmosphere at GW, so I was hoping NYU was better.</p>

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<p>The decision to attend which school is really up to your preferences. However, I strongly suggest you research both institutions and not let your emotions control which one to go to. The specific details of the academic program is very important. As for the professors and students, they may or may not be similar to your experiences. </p>

<p>To tell you the truth, there are motivated and unmotivated students everywhere. Of course, people do change and like to have fun. </p>

<p>Both colleges are pretty good academically so I do not see any reason not to go to either one because of academics. However, I found NYU CAS to be restricted in the sense you cannot take majors outside of CAS, especially Stern. Since you are only interested in humanities, it should be no problem to you.</p>