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28 Mar 2020, 07:09
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Hello everyone, I come from a legal background and I'm looking to get into real estate development and applied to a number of MBA programs and MS programs. I got accepted to both the Columbia MSRED and the Cornell MSRED. Not sure which to pick.
These are my thoughts on each program:
Columbia MSRED:
Pros: Fantastic brand name, great alumni network, one year program, networking opportunities, campus location.
Cons: Very expensive, $88,000 for a one year program, no student housing available, living expenses in Manhattan, I fear the program might not be too serious and I may be just buying into a brand name. Also, no financial aid.
Cornell MSRED:
Pros: Curriculum seems fantastic, two year program with an internship, possible financial aid also a good brand name and cost of living should be reasonable.
Cons: Campus is in the middle of nowhere, not many networking opportunities off campus, harsh winter, a lesser brand than Columbia and very small classes (25-40).
These are my thoughts on each program:
Columbia MSRED:
Pros: Fantastic brand name, great alumni network, one year program, networking opportunities, campus location.
Cons: Very expensive, $88,000 for a one year program, no student housing available, living expenses in Manhattan, I fear the program might not be too serious and I may be just buying into a brand name. Also, no financial aid.
Cornell MSRED:
Pros: Curriculum seems fantastic, two year program with an internship, possible financial aid also a good brand name and cost of living should be reasonable.
Cons: Campus is in the middle of nowhere, not many networking opportunities off campus, harsh winter, a lesser brand than Columbia and very small classes (25-40).
31 Mar 2020, 04:33
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Hey 116610LV,
Well, I appreciate your analysis of both the schools.
Both Columbia University and Cornell University are great options to be considered for MS in Real Estate Development programs.
In fact, Columbia MSRED is the best option for Masters in Real Estate Development, however, it being in Manhattan is very expensive, both in terms of tuition fees and living expenses.
That said, there are various funding options available through scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships, but they are pretty competitive and not available to all enrolled students. So, if you are able to get a scholarship, then Columbia is the best bet for you.
However, if not, Cornell is also a great option. It is an ivy league school so the quality of education shouldn’t be a problem. It’s ROI and education is right up there with the top schools.
The location is a bit of a concern, however, the location is a 3-4 hour drive to New York so you can still think of taking up a summer Internship at NYC like a lot of students do.
So, keeping all this in mind, make a well-informed decision. I would suggest you compare your skill gap and the goals you’re aiming for with the opportunities offered at both schools. All things considered, your end goal should be to transform into a well rounded professional and my personal suggestion to you would be to tread on the path that takes you closer to your goal.
If you have more questions, you can join our Facebook group where you can directly connect with alumni, current students and applicants of elite schools.
Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/268376350245100/?gcf
Hope this helped!
Well, I appreciate your analysis of both the schools.
Both Columbia University and Cornell University are great options to be considered for MS in Real Estate Development programs.
In fact, Columbia MSRED is the best option for Masters in Real Estate Development, however, it being in Manhattan is very expensive, both in terms of tuition fees and living expenses.
That said, there are various funding options available through scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships, but they are pretty competitive and not available to all enrolled students. So, if you are able to get a scholarship, then Columbia is the best bet for you.
However, if not, Cornell is also a great option. It is an ivy league school so the quality of education shouldn’t be a problem. It’s ROI and education is right up there with the top schools.
The location is a bit of a concern, however, the location is a 3-4 hour drive to New York so you can still think of taking up a summer Internship at NYC like a lot of students do.
So, keeping all this in mind, make a well-informed decision. I would suggest you compare your skill gap and the goals you’re aiming for with the opportunities offered at both schools. All things considered, your end goal should be to transform into a well rounded professional and my personal suggestion to you would be to tread on the path that takes you closer to your goal.
If you have more questions, you can join our Facebook group where you can directly connect with alumni, current students and applicants of elite schools.
Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/268376350245100/?gcf
Hope this helped!
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