UVA McIntire vs NYU CAS for wall street

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<p>I will be transferring in as a sophomore. I've been accepted to both. I'm interested in trading. </p>

<p>NYU definitely has an advantage in that I will have access to a lot of internships during the year. On the other hand, I will be disadvantaged for not being in the business school (Stern).</p>

<p>At UVA I will be in the business school, but I won't be able to do internships during the year as Charlottesville is tiny. Since I will be living on campus, I think the social life might be better at UVA as well.</p>

<p>Any thoughts?</p>

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<p>Come to UVA. Doing an internship during the year is really not as important as you may think. Considering plenty of UVA grads do just fine without one, I think you’ll do okay.</p>

<p>It’ll be hard for you to stand out in NYU’s college when there are plenty of Stern people in the stack of resumes as well. </p>

<p>NYU has no school spirit or athletics. The campus is in the city and there’s no community feel. UVA is the opposite. You’ll like it here.</p>

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<p>Congrats on UVa and NYU!</p>

<p>Just want to clarify that if you are coming in as a second year (sophomore) then you still need to apply to McIntire in January of your second year. Here are the particulars for you to peruse. </p>

<p>[Undergraduate</a> Admissions Overview](<a href=“http://www.commerce.virginia.edu/admissions/undergraduate/Pages/index.aspx]Undergraduate”>http://www.commerce.virginia.edu/admissions/undergraduate/Pages/index.aspx)</p>

<p>It is very competitive to get into McIntire and most students self select out or in pending on their GPA.</p>

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<p>@woosah</p>

<p>Yeah, I know that I have to apply for McIntire. Given that more than 60% of the applicants make it in, I’m not too worried.</p>

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<p>That is a common misconception for students to assume that with those percentages. The students that apply know if they can get in or not. I know of several students with a 3.7 GPA and higher that have not been given the nod to McIntire. Just want you to have all the facts before you decide on UVa.</p>

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<p>@woosah</p>

<p>Is it possible to apply to McIntire the next year, if I don’t get in for my junior year? I know this would require doing a 5 year degree instead of a 4 year, but I think it might be worth it, if it came to that. Just trying to explore every possible option before I make a final decision.</p>

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<p>No. UVa allows you four years to complete your degree (with rare exception). If not accepted to McIntire you would need to choose another major.</p>

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<p>GregF – I would call McIntire and ask your question directly. I know of someone who was allowed to do what you are asking. I don’t know if he was the one exception that makes the rule, or if it does happen on a more regular basis. I believe the “4-year rule” applies only to the College of Arts and Sciences. There seem to be a number of engineers who take more than 4 years to finish. </p>

<p>While McIntire admission is competitive and the applicants somewhat self-select, I know of a number of current third year students, who had solid, but not fantastic credentials who were admitted to McIntire off of the school’s wait list. They have to go through a secondary interview process for admission.</p>

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That’s really interesting. I wonder if they were involved in co-op work and actually didn’t exceed eight semesters?</p>

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<p>This is incorrect, I know a 4th year completing her first year in McIntire right now. She will graduate as a “5th year” next year.</p>

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<p>To confirm that you can apply to McIntire at any time…</p>

<p>From the McIntire admissions FAQ (<a href=“http://www.commerce.virginia.edu/admissions/undergraduate/Pages/FAQ.aspx):%5B/url%5D”>http://www.commerce.virginia.edu/admissions/undergraduate/Pages/FAQ.aspx):</a></p>

<p>“Thus, UVA students are eligible to apply during their second year for enrollment in the following fall semester. First-year students may apply if they have completed all requirements before enrollment; however, it is strongly discouraged and extremely rare that a student be admitted after only one year of full-time college-level coursework. Also, third-year students may apply but should realize they must complete a five-year baccalaureate program.”</p>

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<p>Thanks for making this correction. I learned something new!</p>

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<p>McIntire gets its fair number of students onto Wall Street. You may have to network a little harder since youre not in NY but all the big banks come and recruit so it’s a real possibility to get a job.</p>