TimeSquareDesi wrote:
the 'alum advantage' you mention is true for all CUNY schools. For example, if you graduate with a BS/BA from any cuny school, that school would definitely give you special treatment when assessing your application. For this reason alone, I think it's a good idea to apply to your alma mater.
Secondly, about the new york advantage - that depends on what you want to do in your future. if you see yourself moving out of ny, then maybe getting a degree at a more 'well known' school would be to your advantage. if you prefer staying in nyc, you cannot go wrong with baruch. excellent job placement, excelent value, excellent location/atmosphere, stellar extra-curric programs.
i hope that helps any. I just graduated from Hunter with Honors and will be applying to baruchs APT MBA program (CIS/Econ dual major) for fall 2010. im taking the gmat in feb. wish me luck!
Thanks for the tip. So is there no reason to try to get into Stern, for example, if I plan on staying in NY? I have to be honest part of the reason why I want to get into at least Stern is to prove to myself that I can. In other words it's a personal thing, not necessarily a practical thing. A cynic might also call it an ego thing.
Good luck on the GMAT! It's a huge pain, but when it's over, it feels great.