<p>Could you answer my question with an explanation. I live in Bay Shore, NY.</p>
<p>It depends on your preferences and intended major. What are you looking for in terms of student body, location, etc?</p>
<p>I think Oneonta is REALLY COLD and the other two are INSANELY COLD. But other than that, just depends on what you want to get out of the experience.</p>
<p>Agree with nybmc - it might depend on your intended major. For instance, Brockport has a wonderful dance program. Oswego is strong in communications majors. If you undeclared, it might not matter as much. You could look at their stats for the average admissions - meaning avg SAT's, gpas, etc of accepted students to see which is most selective if this matters to you. I would strongly recommend visiting the campuses if possible to see which 'feels' best to you.</p>
<p>Thanks. Anyone else?</p>
<p>I would say all 3 are pretty similar. You really need to look into which has the best program for what you want to study.</p>
<p>I'm thinking of Physical Therapy/Biology. So which has the best program for that?</p>
<p>Anyone????</p>
<p>I think your experience is going to be what you make of it. You would receive a fine education from any of these institutions. Have you visited the campuses yet?</p>
<p>Since you're having a hard time deciding, I suggest contacting the Biology departments at each of the schools. Talk to current students or alumni and see what their experiences were. I also suggest contacting faculty members researching topics you're interested in. You may find that you don't really "click" with the department. </p>
<p>You also mentioned that you're interested in Physical Therapy. The three universities all have some type of 4+3 or 3+3 affiliation program with SUNY Upstate Medical. Oswego has a 3+3 BS/DPS program while Brockport's program ends with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Oneonta has a 4+3 and a 3+3 program. See which program you like the most and decide from there. </p>
<p>Physical Therapy programs:
<a href="http://www.oneonta.edu/publications/undergraduate.pdf#physical_therapy%5B/url%5D">http://www.oneonta.edu/publications/undergraduate.pdf#physical_therapy</a>
SUNY</a> Oswego - Academics: Majors and Minors
Doctor</a> of Physical Therapy (3+3) Program: The College at Brockport
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Biology Faculty:
Biological</a> Sciences Faculty & Staff
SUNY</a> Oswego - Department of Biological Sciences: Faculty & Staff
Biology</a> Department</p>
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<p>Are you a senior this year or looking for next year? If next year, I would recommend UB, Binghamton, or Stony Brook over the other 3 for your intended field. All of them would also have easier transportation for you!</p>
<p>Oswego has a strong party atmosphere, and is always very cold, windy, and snowy (and I live near Syracuse!). Some kids like it, some hate it and transfer their first year.</p>
<p>I think that Oneonta is the best, then Oswego, then Brockport.</p>
<p>SUNY Oneonta has an excellent biology program. I graduated this past May 09’ and now i’m in a fully funded Biology Ph.D program at Cornell. Cornell is paying me to get my degree lol. Several of my bio friends went onto top rated vet, med, and pt programs. And Oneonta has that 4+3 program that was mention before. And if you figure out that biology isn’t for you, the other departs are also very good. Brilliant humanities professors and of course Oneonta is best known for its education program. Lastly, I can’t speak for the other schools, but the party scene at Oneonta is amazing. So you’ll meet awesome people, get a great education, and have a lot of fun. Go to Oneonta if you can.</p>
<p>“Oswego has a strong party atmosphere, and is always very cold, windy, and snowy (and I live near Syracuse!). Some kids like it, some hate it and transfer their first year.”</p>
<p>I happened to have loved it. Of the three schools you are looking at for biology- grad schools will not differentiate. Go where you like the campus the most. I visited Oswego on a picture perfect spring day- took 1 look at the campus nestled on the Bank of Lake Ontario and fell in love. The winters are harsh, but there always seems to be something to do. I pledged a local fraternity and never had a boring moment in the 4 1/2 years there. Do be warned though that the wind off the lake can get nasty and the snow can pile up. And yes, the party scene when I was there (early 90’s) was stronger than any school on Playboy’s list- but that adds to the allure of Oswego. I also happen to be someone who doesn’t look down on college students for partying- so long as they aren’t general menaces to society around them. </p>
<p>PS- I was a biology major who went to U-South Florida for a fully funded terminal masters degree in chemistry. Most of my prof’s knew SUNY as the University centers and the 4 year colleges lumped into 1 category. SUNY in general does ZERO marketing and most outside of NY couldn’t tell you if there is a difference in the SAT scores of Delhi and Geneseo. SUNY, in general is pathetic at marketing and does such a disservice to alumni with terminal BA degrees that move out of state. Why Albany doesn’t take this serious is completely beyond me.</p>
<p>Brockport is rated # 1 in the SUNY system for food service.</p>
<p>D2 loves Brockport. She is in the Delta College and will graduate in 3 years with 3 internships and a study abroad. She is majoring in international studies. BP offers field study for a month in Kenya doing research and a semester long internship in Geneva, along with the Delta program which is interdisciplinary based classes. The freshmen dorms are nothing to get excited about, but they have a beautiful new section of townhouses for upperclassmen that are 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, full kitchen, living room, the works! so far she has made loads of friends and is challenged by her classes.</p>
<p>Oswego is the strongest academically, but also the coldest and least social. All depends on what you’re going for.</p>
<p>^ I’ve applied to Oswego. Where do you hear that people are less sociable there?</p>
<p>I’m not sure where brewerfan99 gets this information. If fact, Oswego has a reputation as a party school. All in all, most colleges are party schools but they are what you make of them; there is plenty to do for those who don’t “party.” I would never consider Oswego to be “least social.” Visit the schools, stay over for a night or two, talk to other kids and professors and form your own opinion. Seek out professors in your potential major(s). Look for a place where you think you will fit in. You will likely experience four wonderful years regardless of your choice.</p>
<p>You get out of your education exactly what you put into it; which school you attend, is far less important.</p>