Anonymous wrote:There’s some misinformation on this thread and, as a parent of an NYU recent graduate, I want to add some info.

NYU now meets need - but not only that. They only use the CSS Profile the first year so our need was actually calculated more generously at NYU than other privates and certainly better than our state school which gave my kid no $.

Also, my kid had guaranteed housing.

As far as the level of education … it was actually quite strong. I have five kids who attended a variety of colleges (one state flagship, two top 30 private universities including NYU, one slac, one Ivy) and NYU’s education was as strong as any. The advising was hands-down the best of any of my kid’s. The negative aspect of NYU is that it’s not a traditional campus. The student body does not have the same cohesiveness and New York can be a lot for a kid to handle.

And this bolded will be found true of any school in the "ranking."

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Anonymous wrote:Do you REALLY think the quality of NYU relative to WUSTL/Emory changed by much from year to year based on what USNWR rankings say? Exh A as to why ranking colleges as a whole is worse than meaningless.

Most undergrads in the T100 are good. But I'm only willing to pay 300k for a name brand with strong ascending reputation. Is that NYU? That's what I'm asking.

You are an idiot.

$300K could be a lot of money for you, but some people can handle that relatively easier.
If money is not much of an object, NYU is a great brand and choice.
Don't think everything at your level.

I personally think the system is wrong to charge significantly more for middle class.
It doesn't matter to rich people.

My comment has nothing at all to do with money. Thinking of U.S. colleges as "brand name" trinkets is idiotic and pedestrian.

I think you are backward.
Unlike many European leveled systems, US system is built as such.
Some colleges are considered much more elite, some schools have much better brand power(NYU Stern for example), etc. out of 3000+ 4 year schools.

It’s 39 right?

Anonymous wrote:The ratings are all a game and marketing ploy. It’s one of the primary reasons USN feels the need to constantly adjust their methodology. They’ve been at this game for a long time so are they saying that their previous rankings were all flawed? The only thing that matters is what you value in a school

+1 ask anyone who chose a school because it was a "Top 30" only to find it in the high 80s by graduation.

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Anonymous wrote:Do you REALLY think the quality of NYU relative to WUSTL/Emory changed by much from year to year based on what USNWR rankings say? Exh A as to why ranking colleges as a whole is worse than meaningless.

Most undergrads in the T100 are good. But I'm only willing to pay 300k for a name brand with strong ascending reputation. Is that NYU? That's what I'm asking.

You are an idiot.

If money is not much of an object, NYU is a great brand and choice.

Yes, it’s in a safe, well-run city where the streets are clean, the drivers are sane, & all of its diverse citizens embrace each other’s individual value in the dazzling array of customs & languages.

Best of all, it’s affordable for college kids, & has many wholesome activities for people of all ages. Yes sir, a degree from NYU is a passport to success & acceptance across the country, because whether it’s Alabama or Idaho, everyone brightens up when they know a real New Yorker has just walked in the door.

Good luck and be happy in Idaho.

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Anonymous wrote:Do you REALLY think the quality of NYU relative to WUSTL/Emory changed by much from year to year based on what USNWR rankings say? Exh A as to why ranking colleges as a whole is worse than meaningless.

Most undergrads in the T100 are good. But I'm only willing to pay 300k for a name brand with strong ascending reputation. Is that NYU? That's what I'm asking.

You are an idiot.

$300K could be a lot of money for you, but some people can handle that relatively easier.
If money is not much of an object, NYU is a great brand and choice.
Don't think everything at your level.

I personally think the system is wrong to charge significantly more for middle class.
It doesn't matter to rich people.

My comment has nothing at all to do with money. Thinking of U.S. colleges as "brand name" trinkets is idiotic and pedestrian.

Anonymous wrote:It is a strong brand name.
Social scene is not easy. Is your kid independent, confident and extroverted?
Otherwise might be better to look elsewhere especially if you are paying full price

Still social scene would be much better than schools in the middle of nowhere and Greek heavy.

Those who live and die by USNWR rankings are mindless zombies

There’s some misinformation on this thread and, as a parent of an NYU recent graduate, I want to add some info.

NYU now meets need - but not only that. They only use the CSS Profile the first year so our need was actually calculated more generously at NYU than other privates and certainly better than our state school which gave my kid no $.

Also, my kid had guaranteed housing.

As far as the level of education … it was actually quite strong. I have five kids who attended a variety of colleges (one state flagship, two top 30 private universities including NYU, one slac, one Ivy) and NYU’s education was as strong as any. The advising was hands-down the best of any of my kid’s. The negative aspect of NYU is that it’s not a traditional campus. The student body does not have the same cohesiveness and New York can be a lot for a kid to handle.

The ratings are all a game and marketing ploy. It’s one of the primary reasons USN feels the need to constantly adjust their methodology. They’ve been at this game for a long time so are they saying that their previous rankings were all flawed? The only thing that matters is what you value in a school

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Anonymous wrote:Do you REALLY think the quality of NYU relative to WUSTL/Emory changed by much from year to year based on what USNWR rankings say? Exh A as to why ranking colleges as a whole is worse than meaningless.

Most undergrads in the T100 are good. But I'm only willing to pay 300k for a name brand with strong ascending reputation. Is that NYU? That's what I'm asking.

You are an idiot.

If money is not much of an object, NYU is a great brand and choice.

Yes, it’s in a safe, well-run city where the streets are clean, the drivers are sane, & all of its diverse citizens embrace each other’s individual value in the dazzling array of customs & languages.

Best of all, it’s affordable for college kids, & has many wholesome activities for people of all ages. Yes sir, a degree from NYU is a passport to success & acceptance across the country, because whether it’s Alabama or Idaho, everyone brightens up when they know a real New Yorker has just walked in the door.

Honestly with the changes to the us news formula, I don't think you can trust the ratings anymore.

It is a strong brand name.
Social scene is not easy. Is your kid independent, confident and extroverted?
Otherwise might be better to look elsewhere especially if you are paying full price

Anonymous wrote:Doubtful you are going to get housing for four years at NYU. So be ready to rent an apartment in NYC, which is a big problem if you aren't rich and do not want to live in a slum.

Last I knew, housing for four years is guaranteed for incoming freshman who notify the school by a certain date that they will need it.

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Anonymous wrote:Do you REALLY think the quality of NYU relative to WUSTL/Emory changed by much from year to year based on what USNWR rankings say? Exh A as to why ranking colleges as a whole is worse than meaningless.

Most undergrads in the T100 are good. But I'm only willing to pay 300k for a name brand with strong ascending reputation. Is that NYU? That's what I'm asking.

You are an idiot.

$300K could be a lot of money for you, but some people can handle that relatively easier.
If money is not much of an object, NYU is a great brand and choice.
Don't think everything at your level.

I personally think the system is wrong to charge significantly more for middle class.
It doesn't matter to rich people.