<p>Is this the right section for NYU Poly?</p>
<p>I just got an email from the dean of undergraduate admission to still apply to NYU Poly for a full scholarship. </p>
<p>I was wondering if I should or not still, but i’m not sure if NYU is a good school for me as a BioE Major.</p>
<p>NYU is a good school for their majors (Business, Econs, etc) but NYU Poly is just a collaboration between NYU and Polytechnic, i.e. NYU’s name slapped onto the Engineering program of another school. It’s not of a high standard…</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/1061976157-post5.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/1061976157-post5.html</a>
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<p>So it would not be a good choice for me to apply at all then?</p>
<p>It depends on what your other choices are. Obviously, if you’re really keen on getting a great Engineering education (like UC Berkeley or MIT standard) and you’ve got the stats for those schools, then Polytechnic isn’t a good choice. </p>
<p>But if your other choices are around the same standard, like Stevens Institute or sth, then perhaps you may consider NYU Poly.</p>
<p>Alright, thanks for the info. I’m still waiting on my UCB letters. But I heard UCSD has a better program, but I’m not totally sure which one I would go to yet if I get accepted to UCB.</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply. I was like what the heck, they still want me? </p>
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<p>NYU-Poly is one of schools at NYU.</p>
<p>They have great professors and research centers.</p>
<p>I think NYU-poly is a good choice.</p>
<p>You can take courses at NYU and use Bobst library at NYU.</p>
<p>ok so i see here, there is a general dislike for nyu-poly as a school by itself.</p>
<p>does that mean its not a good idea to participate in the new dual degree program for engineering?</p>
<p>It’s not a very balanced thread, considering the genius who posted above you couldn’t figure out how to edit his own threads, apparently. I wouldn’t let this thread influence your decisions at all.</p>
<p>^^ What she said.</p>
<pre><code>I believe this “gentle” man clearly does not like “my” college (since I go there) for some reason. I understand his bitterness . However, there are so many other objective ways to express your thoughts and make your yourself credible that this is not really what I would say if I were to simply tell someone “DON’T go to NYU-poly.”
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<p>to the OP,</p>
<pre><code>Honestly, I will not go ahead and sell you poly. Everything is pretty much clear. As of now, poly is NOT one of the top engineering schools in the country. However, we do have some facts that might interest you if you want to come over, but it really depends on how much you want to live and work in the city. Indeed, poly has a descent reputation from employers around NYC. The average starting salary for our graduates proudly stands next to those of other top engineering schools. Moreover, if you have never been to NYC, I would say that it is quite an experience to study science and technology in here: it is stimulating and exciting. NYU has merged with us. Some like it, some other don’t and claim how bad that is for NYU itself. In any way, I know both schools can only benefit from this despite all the controversy. Poly was in really bad shape when NYU took over. Therefore it is quite normal for poly to use the NYU brand to attract students: it is just business. Now the school is really expensive: 10-11’s tuition is over $50,000 (if you dorm).
In brief, the decision is really up to you. Go for what’s best for you and good luck. Poly is not the best school out there but it is not a crap school either.
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<p>@chario:</p>
<p>I officially call b*******.</p>
<p>If all you’re looking for a designer label – and based on your rant about reputation, MIT, and price-tags, you are – then we don’t need or want you at Poly. One of the reasons I chose Poly over “prestigious” institutions like Carnegie Mellon’s SCS was because Poly was full of modest, unpretentious, AND intelligent people. Yes, several people chose this school over CMU and MIT because it’s convenient and comfortable. You come off as both obnoxious and delirious…so I say to you: ■■■■. you don’t want to be here? that’s convenient cuz we don’t want your type here :)</p>
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<p>static75- the first student to pick a school for its modesty and unprentiousness.</p>
<p>hahahhaa okay that sounds stupid. Poly was also cheaper.</p>
<p>the school is amazing.</p>
<p>give it 20 years and its reputation will catch up to it, for now its brooklyns best kept secret.</p>
<p>many of the professors, lecturers, and alumni here are nobel prize winners and famous inventors, and many of them teach at Columbia and neighboring Ivy leagues</p>
<p>The work load is heavy, don’t expect a social life. Many of the kids here are extremely nerdy, socially awkward, and borderline autistic regardless so it might take some time to find your niche.</p>
<p>all in all if you’re judging a school based on Brand Names, you need to seriously re evaluate your life path. I chose NYU Poly because It was the only school where I felt like I would fit in, and it felt right, felt like home. </p>
<p>Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest engineering schools in the country with a rich history, and now that its affiliated with NYU a rich bank account too. The school has been getting heavy into research in telecommunications, wireless, macromolecular studies, and game design. </p>
<p>it was also rated #10 on Forbes “top ten schools that will make you rich” list. Graduate salaries average on $100k 5-10 years after graduation. Many of the graduates go on to start their own companies, or become high ranking leaders in their chosen field. I am majoring in Integrated Digital Media with a Computer Science Minor, and many alumni who chose the same path went on to do web design, art direction, game design, or entrepreneurship, and make 70-90K on average after graduation. </p>
<p>I could see the school holding some of the top inventors and entrepreneurs of the century in the coming 30 years, especially in sustainable engineering and new and experimental media. Its definitely has a new fresh feel, its recommended for those tech-nerds who live an alternative lifestyle similar to the matrix. My major rivals some of the top art schools such as cooper union with the nature of its conceptual and experimental media. The school is for now the only place I feel like I belong…</p>
<p>Don’t judge a book by its cover, if you get into 3 ivy leagues and city college, but find that you cant stand the pretentious PR1(|<5 at the ivys, go to city college. You will excel further and probably make more money because if you’re smart enough to go to a learning environment where you excel then you’re smart enough to make it in this world.</p>
<p>gorgeous neighborhood, unique campus and demographic, and new expirimental style. Worth a look if you’re sick of the same ol run of the mill Columbia-esque type school. I got a ton of financial aid to and am only paying about 14K a year. Peace</p>
<p>Y.O.L.O.
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<p>Finally a somewhat current reply. Thank you reludep for your post. If you are currently at NYU-Poly how do you like it? I am joining to study Bioinformatics and I am very anxious to find out more about my field.</p>
<p>Is Poly really as nerdy and hard as you’re making it sound?</p>
<p>From what I’ve been hearing, the school does have quite a history. The courseload here is not a joke and it’s very tough. A math professor here who went to to Poly for undergrad failed math atleast 3 times before passing. Now I heard it’s getting abit easier while it merges with NYU.</p>