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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would choose Harvard, but Columbia is fantastic.

Both are remarkable colleges.

Really, it does not matter. What is most important is which one the son/daughter will feel is a fit.

Columbia has wonderful core courses consisting of small classes. I read that 80% of the classes at Columbia College are 20 students or less, and that the teachers get to know the students.  Also, New York City runs circles around Boston for culture, museums, music, restaurants, internship opportunities.  New York is not expensive for students, and there are student discounts on many things. [/quote]

I’m a Columbia grad. The Core was one of the greatest academic experiences of my life. Columbia College and Barnard College classes are small. All University “V” courses which are open to the School of General Studies are larger. I also attended the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and took Harvard grad courses. I’d choose Harvard unless your son is enamored of New York.

The thing at Harvard is which Harvard you attend. Most attend a great school. But about a third attend the Harvard of “final clubs” which provide amazing connections. [/quote]

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