Stern or General Studies in Columbia? or WM?

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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I just got accepted to Stern school of business at NYU, The College of william and mary, and School of General Studies in Columbia.</p>

<p>Now, help me make decision plz</p>

<p>Stern is good school, i guess pre professional school which might be not the best thing if i plan to do grad school work in business,</p>

<p>COlumbia is excellent, but do people look down on GSers?</p>

<p>WM is another good school and the cheapest in my situation.</p>

<p>Help me decide:)</p>

<p>I plan to goto grad school in finance maybe at Wharton.
I think money is somewhat important and NYU will be the most expensive followed by columbia then WM cheapest (in-state)</p>

<p>Any inputs are appreciated. Current students especially.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>In my opinion: there is no matching Columbia. If you can go there, dont think it twice.</p>

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<p>even if it's General Studies vs Stern in NYU?</p>

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<p>If your talking about education, YEAH! GS is simply the division that handles "Non-Traditional" students. From my understanding all your classes are with the CC, SEAS, and Barnard students. Its the same education.</p>

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<p>I go to Columbia GS so I'd obviously recommend it, but you got into a few other great schools. And no, we're not looked down upon. You've already mentioned that you're intending on grad school down the road. The outside business opportunities available while completing your degree are far greater in New York City than in Williamsburg, but you'll be spending a heck of a lot more money to do so. Either way, you should be fine. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>how much was your aid package from columbia GS, if u don't mind me asking</p>

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<p>thanks for all your inputs, i really appreciate it</p>

<p>I forgot to mention that i am still waiting for transfer decision from Upenn CAS. so i guess i will make my final decision as soon as i hear from them.</p>

<p>Also, I know i wouldn't have been accepted at columbia college as a transfer. But is it possible to transfer to columbia college after a year or so at general studies?</p>

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<p>i just got a financial aid package from William and Mary</p>

<p>17k in total</p>

<p>Covers tuition, room and board, + 3k spending money</p>

<p>OMG i am really confused now</p>

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<p>so what did you finally decide on?</p>

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<p>GS IS looked down upon, and I hate to say it but people view GS students as "back-door." college is much more than classes, you won't have the same network.</p>

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<p>bootstraps101:</p>

<p>Please don't spam the board with your NSAC nonsense. Thanks!</p>

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<p>I would pick Columbia if you are a partyer or William & Mary if you prefer a suburban environment. Forget NYU. Their reputation is based on location and marketing only.</p>

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<p>Stern for sure.....if you plan on doing finance anyway why not take the shortcut in going to stern.</p>