For Econ: GW(CAS) or NYU(CAS)?

hunter1985 · 04-01-2005, 03:01 PM

Topic question. What are you opinions about the econ programs of either of these schools? I would like to specifically major in econ and then perhaps go to law school. I've heard good things about NYU's prog and job placement, what is GW's like? I would like to get into government work at some point as well, which is why I applied to GW, but if the econ program is not that strong...

Intangibles: $10k/year less to attend NYU, and I've been accepted into the honors programs of both schools.

Thanks in advance.

jordanb2005 · 04-02-2005, 01:25 AM

I got accepted to both GW(CAS) and NYU (CAS) and I'm going to NYU. I am also majoring in econ and NYU has an amazing program. Plus the job opportunities working in NYC, how can you get any better?

hunter1985 · 04-02-2005, 11:41 AM

Yeah, after doing some research and attempting to find info on the GW program...NYU has taken a big lead. I especially like their 5-year BA/MA program for econ. I'm gonna visit the NYU one more time before I make my final decision to make sure I like the feel of the college, but unless something drastic happens, I'll be choosing NYU's program.

It's all about location- GWU is great for International programs and polysci stuff, but how can you top working in the financial capital of the world if you're studying econ?