Anonymous wrote:Doesn’t Columbia come with some access to resources at Julliard potentially?

Not really. If you are also accepted to Juilliard, there is a dual program with Columbia. You also pay Juilliard's tuition.

Doesn’t Columbia come with some access to resources at Julliard potentially?

Definitely a troll. But even if it weren't, how is this even a question? Columbia is one of the preeminent universities in the world. George Mason... is George Mason.

Lives in Vienna woods in a rambler -- house would have no room for a 100K piano. Maybe an upright, but those do not cost 100K.

I am certain this is a troll.

1) Columbia admits are not out yet (except for ED, which limits choices)

2) While the person did not say this, the school -- Madison -- has no one that matches the profile you are describing. At least, no student in the music department.

I seem to remember a too similar thread written by an OP with the exact same writing style. I think it was VA Tech versus MIT? Or it might have actually been Columbia.

People, stop falling for the troll.

Anonymous wrote:Uh, living at home versus NYC? Uh, Ivy League versus what? Which school can open up the most doors? You’ve got the money in a 529, why not use it? Is your goal to save money or invest in your child? Getting into Columbia is a huge accomplishment.

Particularly impressive since admission decisions aren’t out yet.