Just how strong is ND academically?

<p>May I point out that Notre Dame is third and Cornell is FOURTH for undergrad business in this year’s rankings?</p>

<p>I am applying at both schools for next year, and if I get accepted at both it will be a difficult choice.</p>

<p>Cornell is Ivy so that name alone carries a lot of weight and I’m more worried about getting accepted there. The reputation is great across the board, but I did smile when I saw the school of hotel administration.</p>

<p>Notre Dame poses the issue of religion, and while I have gone to a Catholic church every Sunday my entire life, I have zero interest in taking theology classes in school or having the Catholic School tag, which unfortunately is looked down upon in many cases. Still, I’m interested in undergrad business and Notre Dame delivers.</p>

<p>This would be a tough choice for me to say the least. Both schools are pretty close to a relative and a major city. Both have good reputations and undergrad business programs.</p>