just curious .. which is harder

nocousin
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:46:56 +0000

Sheena, I think you need to address that question directly to Fordham Admissions, but once again, in short, it is skewed by the numbers as Fordham College-Rose Hill is the largest of Fordham Colleges. Nor is it relevant, as I was trying to explain, because your chosen path should not be based on selectivity, but rather on your interests and prospective career path. And its not a good idea to attempt to “game the system” if that is what you are attempting to do, by applying to what is perceived to be a lesser selective school, or conversely apply to the more selective school (if they even exist, as I truly think they are on par) for prestige reasons.

Its like doing that same thing at NYU with Tisch and Stern. It isnt a good idea.

BP Guy: I appreciate your concern, and its very common at CBA to really complain the loudest about core classes as they are heavily weighted to liberal arts and finance kids dont typically like to write papers. But trust me, to succeed in business, particularly today, you need more than a skill at balancing budgets and crunching numbers. Writing skills often make a huge difference in who gets promoted. Thinking outside the box.

Further, the core requirements are well “advertised” at Fordham and if you object to them, then there were other schools who dont require a core. But a lot of books on the market which give in depth ratings of colleges often praise schools that stick to a classic core requirement. At Columbia, all freshmen have to read the Great Books and write big time papers on them (which to me would be highly stimulating).

Too much emphasis, in my opinion, is placed by students on the “major” and “concentration” in undergraduate school. Undergrad is about opening new doors and avenues, exploration and experimentation with ideas, a broad perspective. Graduate school is much more granular, if you will, about a particular subject matter or concentration. So sit back and enjoy the ride, for it will be over before you even imagine. And then, graduation day comes. I always marvel on graduation day and read articles in my local paper from kids at the state schools and private schools in my area and kids are always melancholic about leaving college…they work so hard to get there and they are sick of it all…and then…here it comes and everyone is saying…oh no…I didnt mean for it REALLY to end. Now I have to go to work, pay taxes and REALLY be an adult!! LOL.

My college years were wonderful and full of amazing experiences. I still remain close to some profs who are amazingly still hanging around (yes, they are old).

The working world is fraught with its own problems, stresses and frustrations…that far exceed the problems you are facing now. Trust me.