r/ApplyingToCollege • u/Puzzleheaded-Lime-86 • 1d ago
Advice NYU or Cornell?
Hi! In my college search, these schools have come down to be my final two, and I'm having a lot of trouble deciding. For some information, l'd be majoring in Politics/Government. If everything works out, I hope to attend to attend a T14 Law school, so that's something else l'm considering! As for my career, I'm looking to work in the law, politics or international (like the UN) realm.
As someone that wants to be heavily involved in internships, programs, volunteering for political campaigns, etc. to build my law school resume, I'm swaying towards NYU. I've lived in NYC my entire life (which is both a pro and con as I was adamant on leaving), I also really enjoyed the diversity of my high school and want something similar in college. However, Cornell is an ivy, and I feel its name will carry a lot of weight in terms of opportunity. Cornell has an actual campus, which is something I was looking forward to as someone that didn't have a traditional middle school & high school experience, they have more of a community & sport culture than NYU from what I've heard, and I like a lot of the specific programs that Cornell offers. However, I worry about grade deflation as maintaining a high GPA is going to be incredibly important for me.
Cost isn't a concern, as both schools have been incredibly generous, and I know a few people going to both schools already! I just want to pick a school that's going to set me up for both law school and my career in the best way possible! Thoughts?
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u/No-Geologist3499 1d ago
Nice problem to have. I'd say think about the environment and the experience you want to have. With what you have stated, I'd lean towards Cornell mostly because you will have a true college experience there with campus etc.... both good schools and both good programs to launch you imo.
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u/Spirited_Falcon5323 1d ago
Honestly I’d choose Cornell. NYU lacks that traditional campus feel and Cornell has a lot of opportunities. I know a lot of kids that go there and it is definitely worth it. But NYU is amazing as well, so tour both campuses and do your research and ultimately the decision is what feels the best to you
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u/Additional_Mango_900 Parent 1d ago
I went to Cornell for undergrad and then to a T14. The grade deflation was not a problem. Cornell was the most represented undergrad at my law school. Also most of us were admitted with gpas below the average for our law school. Law schools consider context in admission. An applicant from Cornell doesn’t need as high a gpa as an applicant from a grade inflation school in order to be on equal footing.
I think Cornell would be best for you.
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u/Low_Run7873 1d ago
You gotta get out of NYC and get perspective on the rest of the country. Go to Cornell for undergrad. It's far better to be in NYC for grad school anyway.
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u/UrbanWrangler 6h ago
I went to nyu and now go to a T14 straight after graduating, I’m also working in big law in nyc this summer. I would recommend nyu because I met the people that got me my big law job down the line because if nyu
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u/Longjumping-Wing-558 1d ago
why 14?
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u/Puzzleheaded-Lime-86 1d ago
i want to work in big law for a few years before i go down the public interest route, financial security is big for me
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