Where do I want to go to college?

[SLCentral]

I have an idea as to where I'd like to go, but I'm sure some people here at ATOT have attended some of these universities, and I'd love to hear what they have to say about them, and give me any advice. Pretend I've been accepted to all of these schools, and don't worry about if my grades/SAT/extra-curriculars are "good enough" to get in. Imagine I've already been accepted and I just need to know where I should go.

I'm looking at:

Cornell (Early Decision)
Boston University
Northeastern University
Villanova University
Rutgers University
Hobart and William Smith
University of Maryland: College Park

I'm looking for a relatively small school for a undergraduate business degree. I'm looking at BU and NEU because I love Boston, and NEU offers a kick-ass Co-Op program which I really like. BU has a good name and a fantastic campus.

Villanova is on the list because of things I've heard from my friends who are attending the school. It's also pretty close to me (I'm in Central Jersey), which is nice. Being Jewish, I don't know how well I will fit in though...

Rutgers is a mandatory on any NJ students college list. I know Rutgers has a very good business program, but a school of 30,000+ people doesn't appeal to me, and being just 15 minutes away from home is a turn-off too.

Hobart and William Smith has a GORGEOUS campus, is very small, very personalized, and from the people I've talked to, offers a great education. Considering its size, I don't know if this is a good choice in order for me to get into graduate school down the road.

UMD is on the list because my brother attended the school, and is considered to be a great all-around education.

Cornell is there because I love the campus, programs, faculty, and pretty much everything about the school. This is a major reach for me, but I do have some resources that do help me on my application. Again, no need to comment about how if I'm looking at the above schools, I won't get into Cornell. It's not a question that if I get into Cornell I will be going there, so lets focus on the other schools.

Obviously this list is not complete, and cuts/additions can be made. Right now I'm leaning toward NEU as my #1. They have a great business school (#26 by Business Week), have a really good Co-Op program, and the campus is gorgeous.

I like BU because they have a Hospitality Administration program, and I can minor in that. That's something that I would be very interested in.

Any other ideas, guys? Looking at schools in the same sort of academic admissions standards. No UPenn Wharton, please .

Appreciate any advice beforehand!

 

[Parasitic]

Private schools on the east coast only?
If not may I suggest UMich and Berkeley?

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: Parasitic
Private schools on the east coast only?
If not may I suggest UMich and Berkeley?

Haha, no not required, just thats how it turned out . I like the east coast, but I'm open to others.

My sister graduated from UMich, and it's on my "maybe" list, I just don't know how I feel about going all the way to Michigan.

Only 9% of Berkeley's students are from out-of-state, so it's not really feasible for me.

Edited for Berkeley statistic error

 

[Capt Caveman]

The majority of schools you have listed are large colleges and not small.

 

[BigJ]

If you want a small school environment, stay far far away from UMD. Great all-around school (especially Smith School of Business and their Engineering School), but there's just so many people.

 

[Anubis]

i guess you and i differ, i didnt like Hobart at all, tho that was 8 years ago maybe it has changed, it depends on what kind of school you wanna go to, BU is huge and well its in boston Cornell is smaller and in a smaller town, you kinda have things on either end of the spectrum

if you want to go small there are lots of smaller school liek Hobart that arnt on your list that are better schools

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
The majority of schools you have listed are large colleges and not small.

I should clarify myself. When I say large, I'm talking schools like Rutgers, Penn State, etc. Big state schools. Cornell, which has ~17,000 undergrads, is doable for me. AFAIK, BU and NEU have similar statistics as Cornell does. Rutgers is really a safety for me...while it's not my first choice, it's a great school and I wouldn't kill myself if I end up going there. It's just really not what I'm looking for in terms of campus life.

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: Anubis
i guess you and i differ, i didnt like Hobart at all, tho that was 8 years ago maybe it has changed, it depends on what kind of school you wanna go to, BU is huge and well its in boston Cornell is smaller and in a smaller town, you kinda have things on either end of the spectrum

if you want to go small there are lots of smaller school liek Hobart that arnt on your list that are better schools

I'm kind of confused as to what I want, to be honest with you. I liked BU and NEU, especially NEU, because they almost felt like campuses within a city, while with NYU, it was literally just a college in the city. The campus feel was nice, because it is just like a regular suburban university, but I would also be able to go into Boston if I choose to. Hopefully I'm making some sort of sense.

EDIT: What was it about Hobart that you didn't like?

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: Anubis
i guess you and i differ, i didnt like Hobart at all, tho that was 8 years ago maybe it has changed, it depends on what kind of school you wanna go to, BU is huge and well its in boston Cornell is smaller and in a smaller town, you kinda have things on either end of the spectrum

if you want to go small there are lots of smaller school liek Hobart that arnt on your list that are better schools

I'm kind of confused as to what I want, to be honest with you. I liked BU and NEU, especially NEU, because they almost felt like campuses within a city, while with NYU, it was literally just a college in the city. The campus feel was nice, because it is just like a regular suburban university, but I would also be able to go into Boston if I choose to. Hopefully I'm making some sort of sense.

EDIT: What was it about Hobart that you didn't like?

i didnt like the campus and the feel of it when i toured it, also the proximity it was to where i lived, bout 2 hours away

i got in there and they gave me a nice package and i turned it down

i went to Dickinson College in carlisle PA, small privite school, like 2400 people they gave me nothing and cost more

go figure

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: Anubis
i guess you and i differ, i didnt like Hobart at all, tho that was 8 years ago maybe it has changed, it depends on what kind of school you wanna go to, BU is huge and well its in boston Cornell is smaller and in a smaller town, you kinda have things on either end of the spectrum

if you want to go small there are lots of smaller school liek Hobart that arnt on your list that are better schools

I'm kind of confused as to what I want, to be honest with you. I liked BU and NEU, especially NEU, because they almost felt like campuses within a city, while with NYU, it was literally just a college in the city. The campus feel was nice, because it is just like a regular suburban university, but I would also be able to go into Boston if I choose to. Hopefully I'm making some sort of sense.

EDIT: What was it about Hobart that you didn't like?

i didnt like the campus and the feel of it when i toured it, also the proximity it was to where i lived, bout 2 hours away

i got in there and they gave me a nice package and i turned it down

i went to Dickinson College in carlisle PA, small privite school, like 2400 people they gave me nothing and cost more

go figure

Hm...different strokes I guess. I thought the campus was great, though that's really all I saw. Not sure what the social/academic life is there, other then what I heard from my friend.

A friend of mine just started at Dickinson and so far she loves it. Is it similar to Hobart?

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: Anubis
i guess you and i differ, i didnt like Hobart at all, tho that was 8 years ago maybe it has changed, it depends on what kind of school you wanna go to, BU is huge and well its in boston Cornell is smaller and in a smaller town, you kinda have things on either end of the spectrum

if you want to go small there are lots of smaller school liek Hobart that arnt on your list that are better schools

I'm kind of confused as to what I want, to be honest with you. I liked BU and NEU, especially NEU, because they almost felt like campuses within a city, while with NYU, it was literally just a college in the city. The campus feel was nice, because it is just like a regular suburban university, but I would also be able to go into Boston if I choose to. Hopefully I'm making some sort of sense.

EDIT: What was it about Hobart that you didn't like?

i didnt like the campus and the feel of it when i toured it, also the proximity it was to where i lived, bout 2 hours away

i got in there and they gave me a nice package and i turned it down

i went to Dickinson College in carlisle PA, small privite school, like 2400 people they gave me nothing and cost more

go figure

Hm...different strokes I guess. I thought the campus was great, though that's really all I saw. Not sure what the social/academic life is there, other then what I heard from my friend.

A friend of mine just started at Dickinson and so far she loves it. Is it similar to Hobart?

yea a lil smaller classes are different, teh social life there is decent not too greek oreanted or anything, peopel are nice, i liked carlisle, weather is nice, campus IMO was great, lots of stuff to do and such, most of the facalities have been totally upgraded, they are doing teh chem building now shoudl be done next year

 

[intogamer]

BU is basically a long sidewalk campus, separate buildings side by side stretched across.

NEU has more of a campus feel to it with a city mix.

 

[moshquerade]

if you can get into Cornell with an EA you're golden. i was just there last weekend. the campus rocks.

 

[Corporate Thug]

arent you obligated to accept admission when you apply early admission?

Look at the UC's: UCLA, UCSD, and Cal are all very good schools and are in nice areas.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug
arent you obligated to accept admission when you apply early admission?

i believe you are, but if you are committed to that school it's a good thing.

 

[spidey07]

Just pick one. Once you get your degree it doesn't matter what school you went to.

Go for the one that offers the program you like.

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug
arent you obligated to accept admission when you apply early admission?

i believe you are, but if you are committed to that school it's a good thing.

Early Decision is binding, Early Action is not. Cornell is ED. There is NO question in my mind that Cornell is the #1 school I want to go to, which is why I am applying ED. I will be more then happy if I get in.

 

[torpid]

Boston and Rutgers are both really good schools. Isn't rutgers under 30k students?

 

[bonkers325]

Originally posted by: moshquerade
if you can get into Cornell with an EA you're golden. i was just there last weekend. the campus rocks.

but the town that cornell is located in is boring. very, very boring.

 

[davestar]

there's already too many NJ'ers at UMD :beer:

 

[minime72706]

Northeastern is an excellent school, that is constantly improving. The Co-Op program is the obvious reason to go, and it provides great opportunities and connections for after school. I have several friends in the Business School, and they all really like there classes and professors. Its nice have a legitimate campus, My longest walk to class is about 5 minutes and thats to the other side of campus. Boston is a really nice city too. You're a 15 minute walk from so many places Fenway Park, The Prudential and many historic places if you're in to that. If you have any questions about NU send me a pm or post here and I'll try to answer or get on for you.

 

[timosyy]

Smallish college for Business?

Look into McIntire at UVA. I believe it was #2 in Businessweek?

Edit: http://www.virginia.edu/uvatod...ewsRelease.php?id=1649

 

[The Boston Dangler]

Originally posted by: minime72706
Northeastern is an excellent school, that is constantly improving. The Co-Op program is the obvious reason to go, and it provides great opportunities and connections for after school. I have several friends in the Business School, and they all really like there classes and professors. Its nice have a legitimate campus, My longest walk to class is about 5 minutes and thats to the other side of campus. Boston is a really nice city too. You're a 15 minute walk from so many places Fenway Park, The Prudential and many historic places if you're in to that. If you have any questions about NU send me a pm or post here and I'll try to answer or get on for you.

agreed. you can't sneeze without hitting a decent school in beantown, and Northeastern makes the short list.

 

[rchiu]

Carnegie Mellon is another good small school in the East. Although it's known for CS, they have good Business program too.

 

[RollWave]

What about Northwestern? You'll be right next to Chicago, and you'll have access to much of what Kellogg has to offer.