@mommyrocks Still, the prestige difference is not that huge for undergrad that would make Columbia a no-brainer over Brown, even if someone was a much better fit for Brown. Columbia aint HYPSM. If ones fits in much better at Brown, it would make much more sense to choose Brown over Columbia undergrad and not just make a purely prestige-driven decision. the opportunities will be the same in practice. The opportunities in NYC are not exclusive to Columbia students. Tons of Brown and other ivy students get internships and jobs in NYC every year.