UVA or NYU for economics?

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<p>please please help me choose!!! </p>

<p>Which school has a better reputation?
Which school has a better ECON related program?
(disregard the tuition part and the campus)
The thing is that I might want to study business later, so i probably want to apply for Stern if i'm going to NYU. But McIntire is ranked very high!!</p>

<p>Now the problem is that UVA has a more friendly atmosphere, while NYU has a better location for jobs.
UVA has a higher ranking, while NYU's reputation is probably higher.
Academically which one should I choose?</p>

<p>I am stuffed here!! Thanx a loooot!</p>

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<p>UVA and NYU are on the same level for economics and have pretty much the same reputation. the thing is that CAS students are restricted from taking business classes in Stern or double major in two different schools. this may leave you at a disadvantage academically.</p>

<p>NYU does have a better location but that doesnt mean UVA students do not get jobs either.</p>

<p>i say go with UVA!!!</p>

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<p>LastHeadline, that is not true. NYU allows College of Art and Sciences students to take about 12-16 credits from another NYU college. (Sorry I forgot the exact number of credits but I know it is either 12 or 16.) </p>

<p>Both schools are highly ranked. Stern is somewhat better for international business and McIntire is better for finance. What's better? I say it is for you to decide. You might want to check the specifics of each economics program and also the CORE requirements (often ignored part). If you have college credits, IB, and/or AP credits from high school, it is a good idea to check who will give you the most credits. I am not saying it will basically allow you to finish college early. I simply think it will certainty allow you to double major or double minor much easier, thereby giving yourself a much more flexible schedule for other interests.</p>

<p>As for the professors, they are pretty much the same. There are good and bad ones in every school (according to ratemyprofessors.com). </p>

<p>It is true that Stern in located in NYC where there are a lot of internship jobs. However, whether it will be an advantage is up to several points:</p>

<p>1) Do you wish to work in a business internship while you are full-time student ? If so, Stern is a good consideration for you.</p>

<p>(I must say this may leave you with less time to socialize and for schoolwork. However, if you have good time management then it is okay.) [You can switch to being a part-time student to give yourself more time but it is not recommended as it will force you to take more credits in the next upcoming semesters or graduate late.]</p>

<p>2) Do you want to work only during the summer?
Whether you are in Stern or UVA, it is no problem. Let's say you decide to go to UVA. You can then take summer classes here at NYU or at some other NYC college part-time for more credits and work at the same time. </p>

<p>3) You live in NYC.
Well, you are already in the city so it being in Stern only gives you a small boost. This is due to the idea that Stern is in NYC and is likely to better known by small business owners. Large corporations should have no problem in recognizing UVA though. This may leave you at a advantage with Stern but remember that the name of the school may or may not always be taken in consideration during the hiring process.</p>

<p>Considering what I said above, here is my recommendation for you. Research the programs they have (example: economics programs). </p>

<p>In my opinion, I do not consider ranking and reputation that important. After all, the rankings are decided by a group of editors and reputation varies from person to person.</p>