<p>OK so i went to some college review site and im trying to decide between columbia and NYU and i just read one interview from each so far. The kid from columbia was like "Yea workload is impossible" kid from NYU is like "workload is challenging". I want to go to the one with the least workload, cause i need a high GPA for graduate school(dental). Are their workloads similar? thx</p>
<p>I think workload is very subjective. Reading one interview from each school won’t explain how YOU handle classes.</p>
<p>As a generalization, classes are usually curved, so nyu with easier competition would be easier to get by in. The market is efficient, if you have to work harder at columbia an x gpa will be better regarded than that x gpa at nyu (grade inflation adjusted). a tougher workload could push you further or crush you, this makes the difference.</p>
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<p>You act as if you actually have the luxury of such a decision. I’m going to go out on a limb and predict that you’ll never have to decide between Columbia and anything given your poor attitude. Columbia wants people who have a passion for learning, who are go-getters, who are going to make a difference and distinguish themselves. It’s not that hard to see right through someone who is a grade-grubber who is simply going through life continually trying to get to the next step.</p>
<p>Very well put Columbia2002!
However, I think the young student feels as though the workload at Columbia will hurt her chances of being accepted to whatever medical program she is interested in. I’m gonna go out on a limb as well and agree that Columbia will see right through you. Columbia can typically judge student’s genuineness. If you are having doubts that you would excel at a school like Columbia, then it is not the place for you.
I would also assume that grade inflation would adjust the difference in course work. I wouldn’t go so far as to say that your chances for dental school would be hurt by attending Columbia. It is extremely impressive on an application to Med School. Your rigorous education will also more than likely leave you far better prepared for MD study, medical schools are well informed of this and take it into consideration.</p>