USC v. NYU Gallatin v. Columbia (potentially)

College Search & Lists
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<p>Hi. I’ve posted a choice thread before but things have changed since then, mainly - scholarship at NYU and Columbia Wait-list. </p>

<p>I’m looking to major in PHYSICS and POLITICAL SCIENCE or IR.
My main criteria at this point are: academic prestige, reputation, grad school matriculation, </p>

<p>Here are my options: </p>

<p>USC: full merit scholarship (Trustee) + Thematic Option Honors program. </p>

<p>NYU - Gallatin: Albert Gallatin Scholars program (honors) + scholarship (nearly full)</p>

<p>Columbia waitlist… should I go if accepted? knowing I might receive somewhere in the ballpark of $15k in need-based aid. Is the Ivy name worth it?</p>

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<p>No I would take NYU or USC depending upon where you fit. I assume “nearly full” means within 5K or so? If not go to USC.</p>