<p>Okay, so I really need a reality check and have someone give his or her insight to me. I just need someone to just tell me a "flat-out no, that's stupid" or "yes, it's definitely worth it". I've already asked a couple people close to me who are from New York (because I wanted their perspective of the area and etc.), and they said it's your college experience, do whatever, but it IS expensive, and they haven't really said whether I should go or not.
I really want to go to NYU (that school has been gnawing the back of my mind for forever and it keeps springing up in my mind for college T_T), but as most people know, it's extremely expensive (around $60,000 tuition including living expenses and etc.), AND I want to go to medical school (which is at least $200,000 for four years; I want to be a plastic surgeon, but I have no idea how many more years that is...). That's obviously a lot of cash. I definitely want to go, but I don't want it to be a huge burden on my parents either, since they're are paying for me and my older brother (who goes to a private university). So, should I go for it or not? :[ I heard that financial aid is extremely difficult too, so yeah.</p>
<p>I want to major in Visual Arts, while also doing Pre-med (if that changes anything).
Also, would NYU be worth it for pre-med? Or should I just choose a different school?
If so, if it isn't too much to ask, would you guys please do me a wonderful favor and give some recommendations of good schools that are both strong in science and art, and on par with NYU academics? I've been researching for forever, and it's quite difficult finding a good match, and to make sure that I would be able to get in.
I live in California and I was thinking that if NYU is too much and a no-go, I would try out UCLA, UCB, or UCSD (since it's way more cheaper for an in-state).</p>
<p>I can’t really answer for you, but personally I think NYU is overpriced by quite a bit. I’ve heard that NYU alumni are consistently among the most in-debt college graduates in the country. I would never even think about going there. But, remember, I absolutely can’t make your decision for you. </p>
<p>As for more affordable schools with strong arts and medicine, UNC-Chapel Hill has a very highly ranked medical school as well as a nationally ranked visual arts department. Academically, it is roughly as prestigious as the likes of NYU and Berkeley. As for the cost, I think UNC’s out-of-state tuition is around $24,000. With the additional fees, it’s probably around $37,000.</p>
<p>NYU is NEVER worth the cost for Pre-med. NYU is only “worth it” (I use the term loosely) for prospective Stern and Tisch students-and even then, a lot of the time, it may be unfeasible IMO. You have great in state choices to pick from.</p>
<p>NYU is not worth it and it’s certainly not worth it for premed. </p>
<p>BTW…since you say that your parents are going to pay for your education as well as your brother’s private univ expenses, then it sounds like you wouldn’t qualify for aid anyway. </p>
<p>Are you a senior? If not, then if you have good stats then look around at the various schools that would give you merit for your stats. </p>
<p>Your goal as a premed student is to get a very high GPA and a good education. Spending $240k for undergrad isn’t worth it.</p>
<p>Um, did you get in? and if so, did they offer you any aid?
If you are still interested in going to private school in the East, try University of Rochester, though if you are a senior it’s too late.
They give great financial aid, and it’s probably one of the best schools in the country for pre-med. Could you your back up in case you don’t get into UCLA, and is much better than UCSD.
They also have a REMS program whereby if you’re set on medical school you can cut a year off college and go straight to Med school.</p>
<p>I go to NYU Stern and my answer is no. NYU is particularly worth it if you’re studying one of the fields that it is strong in, such as business, math, journalism, or perhaps Tisch. However, it does not make sense to take out so many loans and to spend so much money to major in something that will not pay you back. It is not being mean or discriminating - its just stupid. Particularly since you want to go to med school. Through my college search I realized the best way to go to med school is go to a state flagship or private school with a scholarship, save your money (particularly if you’re majoring in a nondescript major like biology or chemistry), and then study hard for the MCAT and apply to top med schools.</p>