College recommendation . WHERE to Transfer Up north ?

Go to BC. You won't regret it

 

I visited UMass a couple months ago, and they said that they had teh second most transfer requests in the country outside of U. Hawaii. You can find business everywhere so the most important thing is to find the school which is the most fun. I know UMass has a great school of Management, which is considerably harder to get into than the rest of the university.

 

You know, there's a reason that the vast majority of graduating high school seniors in New Jersey leave the state for college.

 

BC is, from what I've been told, a good time. My friends who attended school there loved it.
Temple--do you really want to live in north philly? no.
Rutgers--see above.
Villanova--you mean vanilla-no-fun? there are some beautiful girls, no doubt. but they are mostly part of that jersey exodus. besides, going to school on the Main Line isn't going to allow for a rip roaring good time.
St Johns--little idea about the school. from what I've been told, it isn't a great college experience.

as a general rule, the Northeast isn't littered with schools that are good big schools (outside of BC, BU). smaller, more liberal arts type schools dominate the academic scene here. not to knock the UConn/UMass of the world, but they don't compare favorably to the state schools of the midwest, NC, VA.

 

from what I understand UCONN's business program is one of the best on the east coast. The pharmacy and physical therapy programs are also top notch... Good soccer program, basketball and an up and comming football program. URI is another state college that has some pretty good programs, one of the best marine biology programs anywhere.. Also a few years back it was in Playboys top 10 party schools. Umass engineering program is also suppose to be very good

 

Let's face facts here: You're going into Buisness Management. Who gives a rat what school you go to? Unless you're getting into the best in the country, then it doesn't matter where you went. There are business jobs always available no matter where you went. Find a few cities you'd like to live in. Apply to the cheapest schools in those cities. Go to the one that either gives you the most money or cost the least.

You're not looking at a law or medical or Architecture degree or something like that, fer cryin' out loud. Why spend more than you have to for such a broad degree?

 

I agree with wingtips. Maybe you should look to the Midwest. There are lots of major universities with the traits you're looking for. Off the top of my head, some of the top-tier ones are: U of Chicago, Michigan, Northwestern, Washington University, and Wisconsin. Almost as good and a bit cheaper (and easier to get into) are Illinois, Ohio State, Iowa, and most of the rest of the Big 10 schools.

 

I agree unless you're going to a college for their World-Class program in _____, most schools are all the same. At least in the Tier you're looking at. Not a bad choice of 4 btw. But for business, you're going to learn the same thing in NYC that you'd learn in Omaha. The difference is in your Jr. & Sr. years your city may have many internships/opportuinties in your field (AKA like a NYC) or very few (like an Omaha). For Poli Sci - DC? Make sure to look at Newsweek Best Colleges special for rankings, if you haven't already. They should have one in your High School, if not that's a MUST visit to your local public library.

Lack of internships, was a place where my university or better said my adopted city, was slightly lacking in. For the buisness world, you might want to think about opportunities, outside the classroom. Because of this, St. John's leads your other 3 options.

BUT even then, what makes your college experience isn't so much the classes the degrees, its the people, the professors, the red tape that it takes to change majors, register for classes. If you're a gym-addict, you might want to know if the gyms are state-of-the-art, or open 5 hrs 3 days a week. If you're a shut-in, you might benefit more from a school where partyin' isn't a school religion. Now if you like to party, you might want to see who's got the best party scene. These things matter, but only cause you're doing business and that stuff is the same everywhere.

To help you, read this

Its the College Prowler (off the record) series. This one on Nova' is from 2005, so you know its recent. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/15...002-0162961-7886426?s=books&v=glance&n=283155

I read the one they did on my school, and it was very on the money. They cost $10 each, so buy each one for the 4 schools you're looking at. Yeah, $40 may be more than your application cost, but VERY WORTH IT, trust me. I've been there, done that, & got the T-Shirt

 

But you won't have the same networking opportunities in Omaha as you'd have here in NY. The friendships you'll forge as an undergraduate might well provide you with business prospects down the line.

Rutgers is a great school; New Brunswick a great college town. St. Johns offers a tremendous college and urban experience.

You list a private secular, two Catholic, and one state school. You need to determine what kind of school will provide you with the appropriate institutional fit, as the types of students and faculty you'll encounter will differ radically from one type of university to another.

 

Um... U of C doesn't have a business major.

 

My bad. I just was thinking of the top universities in the Midwest. Thanks for pointing that out.

 

University of Phoenix Online.

 

The Pennsylvania State University - of course I am biased on this one.

If you are majoring in business you can go just about anywhere.

I would only consider those schools (Rutgers Temple University Villanova
St. Johns) if you definitely want a very Urban setting.

I'd only consider Rutgers if you are getting a lot of financial aid.

Other places to consider

SUNY-Binghamton
Ithaca College
University of Richmond
University of Mary Washington
Clarkson University

 

Has any heard anything about Carlton College in Minnesota? It seems like a pretty college. Just wondering if that's the same thought up North.

 

Business School in the Northeast. Babson College....end of.

http://www3.babson.edu/

 

I go to Carleton. We have no business program, but I love it here. If you have any specific questions, let me know and I'll be happy to answer them.

 

Oh sweet! I'm not sure you would know, but is the Latin American Studies program any good?

 

Of course you won't.

But you're implying that you'll somehow miss out on BETTER networking opportunities if you're in Omaha and not New York.

And really, that's just a silly thing to say when talking about a business degree.

 

Fordham University also has a College of Business Administration that has gotten some pretty good reviews. My roommate graduated from CBA and got plenty of opportunities for internships, including JP Morgan and Ernst & Young (OK, he was a workaholic, but still, there are opportunities for Fordham students). Fordham's not as big as UConn or Rutgers, certainly, but it is definitely a fine institution. Pretty campus, too (although the scenery changes a bit once you step outside the gates... oh yeah, and our sports teams typically suck. ) All in all, though, I loved Fordham, and I think other people should definitely take a look for themselves.

Anyway, as most people have said, the only thing that makes the business schools "better" in the Northeast is the proximity to bigger businesses (which, when you look at it, does make some difference). But the problem is, you have a lot of other fresh college grads gunning for the same spot as you, and they all have business degrees too. My advice? Come for the education and internships if you can, but unless you're a glutton for punishment, I would consider seeking career opportunities in somewhat more temperate climates.

 

Well, push me and I'll say a bachelors in business is a silly thing.

From what I understand, the higher ups would rather hire someone with a broad understanding of the liberal arts than someone with the narrow focus on business models and practices. They'd rather train you in their own mode, and want people who can "think outside the box."

An MBA is another matter.

But what do I know? I'm an academic. In the humanities.

I've family from/in Omaha, so I'm not against the place, but you can't compare the business opportunities here in NYC with anywhere else in the country. Please.

Since they were mentioned above, I know someone quite well who is tenured as a business prof at Penn State and it is excellent.

And I am biased towards my alma mater, Binghamton, whose business school is top-flight.

 

Nope. That is one of the biggest lies there is.

If you are not a business major coming out of school many companies won't even look @ you.

Indeed & Indeed.