Penn vs NYU vs Berkeley


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Alexiiiz_H

I find myself in a situation very similar to yours, as I have also been accepted to all three schools. The only difference is that my focus is on business law.


Do you have any favorites at this point?


Here are a few considerations that I believe are relevant:


- All three schools are highly ranked, being part of the T14. Therefore, the ranking becomes somewhat less important as they are all prestigious institutions.
- UPenn being an Ivy League school adds a certain level of prestige to one's curriculum and offers a valuable network.
- Berkeley's location in California provides pleasant weather conditions.
- In my country, in general, NYU and Berkeley are more well-known compared to UPenn, despite all three being equally prestigious. However, in a corporate and financial level, all relevant companies, banks and law firms know perfectly that UPenn is a top tier school.
- The cost of living in Philadelphia is significantly lower compared to New York City or California.

Given the above considerations, at this point, I am leaning towards attending NYU or UPenn. However, a scholarship or financial aid could be a decisive factor.


What about you?

I find myself in a situation very similar to yours, as I have also been accepted to all three schools. The only difference is that my focus is on business law.
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</div><div>Do you have any favorites at this point?
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</div><div>Here are a few considerations that I believe are relevant:
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</div><div>- All three schools are highly ranked, being part of the T14. Therefore, the ranking becomes somewhat less important as they are all prestigious institutions.
</div><div>- UPenn being an Ivy League school adds a certain level of prestige to one's curriculum and offers a valuable network.
</div><div>- Berkeley's location in California provides pleasant weather conditions.
</div><div>- In my country, in general, NYU and Berkeley are more well-known compared to UPenn, despite all three being equally prestigious. However, in a corporate and financial level, all relevant companies, banks and law firms know perfectly that UPenn is a top tier school.
</div><div>- The cost of living in Philadelphia is significantly lower compared to New York City or California.
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</div><div>Given the above considerations, at this point, I am leaning towards attending NYU or UPenn. However, a scholarship or financial aid could be a decisive factor.
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</div><div>What about you?</div>
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