NYU?

[Anonymous]

NYU has changed a lot in the last 10-15 years, much improved and its location is pretty awesome for students even without a dedicated campus. Students seem to like it, though some departments are better than others. Columbia is entirely different and my sense is students do not like it as much, and the neighborhood, which is just fine and lively, is not as interesting for students as NYU. A terrific school but a very different experience from NYU.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NYU has changed a lot in the last 10-15 years, much improved and its location is pretty awesome for students even without a dedicated campus. Students seem to like it, though some departments are better than others. Columbia is entirely different and my sense is students do not like it as much, and the neighborhood, which is just fine and lively, is not as interesting for students as NYU. A terrific school but a very different experience from NYU.

I'm not sure that's true. The two schools are so different that they each have very different pros and cons. As a PP said, it's hard to imagine the same kid wanting to go to both schools equally.

[Anonymous]

Thoughts from a college student in NY:

I was dead set on going to the city in my early high school days. When push came to shove, I decided I wasn't ready to live IN the city, even though I got in to those schools. I went with a school on Long Island, and I have absolutely loved it. It's been great having a safer, more campusy feel that I couldn't have had in the city, but there are still so many public transportation options that I get into the city all the time. Some of the schools on Long Island are also less competitive, if that's a concern for your daughter.

It might not be for everyone, but it has worked well for me, and it's certainly worth looking in to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thoughts from a college student in NY:

I was dead set on going to the city in my early high school days. When push came to shove, I decided I wasn't ready to live IN the city, even though I got in to those schools. I went with a school on Long Island, and I have absolutely loved it. It's been great having a safer, more campusy feel that I couldn't have had in the city, but there are still so many public transportation options that I get into the city all the time. Some of the schools on Long Island are also less competitive, if that's a concern for your daughter.

It might not be for everyone, but it has worked well for me, and it's certainly worth looking in to.

Hofstra?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thoughts from a college student in NY:

I was dead set on going to the city in my early high school days. When push came to shove, I decided I wasn't ready to live IN the city, even though I got in to those schools. I went with a school on Long Island, and I have absolutely loved it. It's been great having a safer, more campusy feel that I couldn't have had in the city, but there are still so many public transportation options that I get into the city all the time. Some of the schools on Long Island are also less competitive, if that's a concern for your daughter.

It might not be for everyone, but it has worked well for me, and it's certainly worth looking in to.

Hofstra?

Yes actually. I also got in to Adelphi, but Hofstra had the better financial package so that helped with the final decision.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thoughts from a college student in NY:

I was dead set on going to the city in my early high school days. When push came to shove, I decided I wasn't ready to live IN the city, even though I got in to those schools. I went with a school on Long Island, and I have absolutely loved it. It's been great having a safer, more campusy feel that I couldn't have had in the city, but there are still so many public transportation options that I get into the city all the time. Some of the schools on Long Island are also less competitive, if that's a concern for your daughter.

It might not be for everyone, but it has worked well for me, and it's certainly worth looking in to.

Hofstra?

Yes actually. I also got in to Adelphi, but Hofstra had the better financial package so that helped with the final decision.

Ask me how I guessed ... my grandfather was president of Hofstra back in the 1950s. Good luck to you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thoughts from a college student in NY:

I was dead set on going to the city in my early high school days. When push came to shove, I decided I wasn't ready to live IN the city, even though I got in to those schools. I went with a school on Long Island, and I have absolutely loved it. It's been great having a safer, more campusy feel that I couldn't have had in the city, but there are still so many public transportation options that I get into the city all the time. Some of the schools on Long Island are also less competitive, if that's a concern for your daughter.

It might not be for everyone, but it has worked well for me, and it's certainly worth looking in to.

Hofstra?

Yes actually. I also got in to Adelphi, but Hofstra had the better financial package so that helped with the final decision.

Ask me how I guessed ... my grandfather was president of Hofstra back in the 1950s. Good luck to you!

Very impressive. Especially given how vague I was about the details. I graduate in May, so I'd say the school has served me well!

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous]This. Columbia does have more of a campus feeling and is safer. NYU is in the Village so, yes, scattered and old. Would she consider Barnard?[/quote]

Columbia is safer? You're not from New York are you?

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This. Columbia does have more of a campus feeling and is safer. NYU is in the Village so, yes, scattered and old. Would she consider Barnard?[/quote]

Columbia is safer? You're not from New York are you?[/quote]

Morningside Heights has really changed in the past 10-20 years. During the campus tours the guides are always saying how this is the "safest" precinct in Manhattan. Of course, it's still Manhattan.

[Anonymous]

Hmm. Th edge of Harlem or the Village?

[Anonymous]

The college placement for many of the DC independent schools do not often include NYU. Any thoughts on why?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hmm. Th edge of Harlem or the Village?

Except at NYU you usually live off campus, which could be anywhere, not necessarily the Village.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The college placement for many of the DC independent schools do not often include NYU. Any thoughts on why?

I'm not sure thats true. I know of kids going from my kids' schools to NYU.

[Anonymous]

Agree pp. There are plenty of kids from VA, MD + DC vying to get into NYU.

[Anonymous]

P.S. According to US News + World Report Rankings of National Universities -- NYU is ranked #32 (that's pretty good). Also, it says 32.1% of students who applied last year were admitted.