NYU Scholarship worth turning down Harvard etc.?


Oldtimer

I don't like the direction of the last few posts which in part imply the portrayal of a brand name hunter. Rest assured that I based my decision on so much more than just the name of the university.... I am confident that I will receive the best possible education at Harvard in my field(s) of interest (by which I am not devaluing NYU's quality in any way).

On the other hand, don't be so naïve to neglect the power of perception either. We are living in a world of expectations, simplifications and prejudices, in which the perception of one's education is just as important as its actual quality. What is the best possible education worth if anyone else thinks it's useless? Or are you studying exclusively for the gain of knowledge as such? I am not saying this is a good thing, I'm just stating a fact.
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Dear Sam, I read again all the posts again and still cannot understand why you got upset. The comments can be summarized as: 1) University education only takes you to a certain point; you are thereafter on your own; 2) real life begins after university.

I don't think anybody was commenting about your situation in particular (at least I wasn't). You seemed to have done your homework and look pretty convinced that it's the best for you. Congratulations, and good for you. But that doesn't change the fact that many decisions are taken by others purely on the ranking of the institution (not even it's reputation!). It suffices to read other threads to see what I am talking about.

To finalize, I wanted to note that I fully agree on the issue of perception. Just be aware that, like Damocle's sword, it cuts both ways: the better the school name, the less forgiving people will be of mistakes.

All the best!

<blockquote> I don't like the direction of the last few posts which in part imply the portrayal of a brand name hunter. Rest assured that I based my decision on so much more than just the name of the university.... I am confident that I will receive the best possible education at Harvard in my field(s) of interest (by which I am not devaluing NYU's quality in any way).

On the other hand, don't be so naïve to neglect the power of perception either. We are living in a world of expectations, simplifications and prejudices, in which the perception of one's education is just as important as its actual quality. What is the best possible education worth if anyone else thinks it's useless? Or are you studying exclusively for the gain of knowledge as such? I am not saying this is a good thing, I'm just stating a fact.</blockquote>I

Dear Sam, I read again all the posts again and still cannot understand why you got upset. The comments can be summarized as: 1) University education only takes you to a certain point; you are thereafter on your own; 2) real life begins after university.

I don't think anybody was commenting about your situation in particular (at least I wasn't). You seemed to have done your homework and look pretty convinced that it's the best for you. Congratulations, and good for you. But that doesn't change the fact that many decisions are taken by others purely on the ranking of the institution (not even it's reputation!). It suffices to read other threads to see what I am talking about.

To finalize, I wanted to note that I fully agree on the issue of perception. Just be aware that, like Damocle's sword, it cuts both ways: the better the school name, the less forgiving people will be of mistakes.

All the best!
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Well done Oldtimer. Hope you finally join NYU, it seems to me you are a person worth meeting. I only desagree with the perception thing, even great schools like HLS, CLS, SLS or NYU cannot give you certain gifts and skills. To me, even if you end up succeeding in life what really matters is how you achieved it.

Anyway, congrats to all the admitted in those prestigious schools (especially Harvard!). Have anyone heard from Stanford? I alreasy made up my mind for NYU anxd paid the deposit but still wonder what is going on in SF.

Well done Oldtimer. Hope you finally join NYU, it seems to me you are a person worth meeting. I only desagree with the perception thing, even great schools like HLS, CLS, SLS or NYU cannot give you certain gifts and skills. To me, even if you end up succeeding in life what really matters is how you achieved it.

Anyway, congrats to all the admitted in those prestigious schools (especially Harvard!). Have anyone heard from Stanford? I alreasy made up my mind for NYU anxd paid the deposit but still wonder what is going on in SF.
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No offense, Oldtimer, it is of course possible that I just read between the lines (then again, I'm a lawyer and paid to do this!). I certainly agree with you that basing one's decision solely on rankings is not wise at all. At the same time, it would not be prudent to disregard rankings completely.

No offense, Oldtimer, it is of course possible that I just read between the lines (then again, I'm a lawyer and paid to do this!). I certainly agree with you that basing one's decision solely on rankings is not wise at all. At the same time, it would not be prudent to disregard rankings completely.
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Hi every one, I was in a similar situation and I decided to go with the vanderbilt scholarship. I just want to get in contact with all the people that made the same decision (daap11, studentMadSpain, leolusuarghi, PaulaQA, Mayz), so we can start to get to know each other. I am so glad that I will be having such amazing colleagues and I am sure this is going to be a very enriching year.

Hi every one, I was in a similar situation and I decided to go with the vanderbilt scholarship. I just want to get in contact with all the people that made the same decision (daap11, studentMadSpain, leolusuarghi, PaulaQA, Mayz), so we can start to get to know each other. I am so glad that I will be having such amazing colleagues and I am sure this is going to be a very enriching year.
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@ 789LLMStudent

"I just want to get in contact with all the people that made the same decision (daap11, studentMadSpain, leolusuarghi, PaulaQA, Mayz"

Why do I feel left out? :-).

@ 789LLMStudent

"I just want to get in contact with all the people that made the same decision (daap11, studentMadSpain, leolusuarghi, PaulaQA, Mayz"

Why do I feel left out? :-).
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Sorry....I did not mean it ....but I'm more than interested to get in touch with all of you.

Sorry....I did not mean it ....but I'm more than interested to get in touch with all of you.

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Hi every one, I was in a similar situation and I decided to go with the vanderbilt scholarship. I just want to get in contact with all the people that made the same decision (daap11, studentMadSpain, leolusuarghi, PaulaQA, Mayz), so we can start to get to know each other. I am so glad that I will be having such amazing colleagues and I am sure this is going to be a very enriching year.


Hi, 789LLMStudent!
I am sure we made a very good decision accepting the scholarship!
Hey, guys, when are you planning to arrive in NYC? I'm arriving by July 10th in order to enjoy the summer. If anybody is around by that date we could make arrangements to hang out and get to know each other better (at least before all that crazy grade competition starts...lol)!
Btw, will you live in the dorms?
Best,
Leo

<blockquote>Hi every one, I was in a similar situation and I decided to go with the vanderbilt scholarship. I just want to get in contact with all the people that made the same decision (daap11, studentMadSpain, leolusuarghi, PaulaQA, Mayz), so we can start to get to know each other. I am so glad that I will be having such amazing colleagues and I am sure this is going to be a very enriching year.
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Hi, 789LLMStudent!
I am sure we made a very good decision accepting the scholarship!
Hey, guys, when are you planning to arrive in NYC? I'm arriving by July 10th in order to enjoy the summer. If anybody is around by that date we could make arrangements to hang out and get to know each other better (at least before all that crazy grade competition starts...lol)!
Btw, will you live in the dorms?
Best,
Leo
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Congratulations 789LLMStudent and to all those enrolled in NYU!

I plan to arrive yo NYC by 28-29 of July, it also think that it would be great to get together before classes start. I applied to NYU housing (Mercer building). My e-mail address is as follows: dap390@nyu.edu

Share your e-mail addresses so we can stay in touch. Best regards,

Congratulations 789LLMStudent and to all those enrolled in NYU!

I plan to arrive yo NYC by 28-29 of July, it also think that it would be great to get together before classes start. I applied to NYU housing (Mercer building). My e-mail address is as follows: dap390@nyu.edu

Share your e-mail addresses so we can stay in touch. Best regards,
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Hi everyone thanks for your prompt response. I totally support the idea of getting together before classes start in order to get to know each other. I am planning to arrive on July 15th and I am also planning to apply to NYU housing, so hopefully we will be neighbors.

Hi everyone thanks for your prompt response. I totally support the idea of getting together before classes start in order to get to know each other. I am planning to arrive on July 15th and I am also planning to apply to NYU housing, so hopefully we will be neighbors.
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Hi, I do not know yet when I am arriving in NYC, it all depends on whether I will do the APCLB program or not. Anyway, my e-mail address is pgc253@nyu.edu. The idea of getting in touch before the start of the classes is great. I am from Spain and will be doing the Banking Regulation Arbitration and Dispute Resolution (I believe it is the accurate name although I should better check it before joining :-) program. I also applied for an individual room at Mercer, let's hope we can all make it! By the way, there is a Facebook group created (NYU LLM 2012) recently and I think it could be also an easy way to keep in touch. Regards and see you all soon!

Hi, I do not know yet when I am arriving in NYC, it all depends on whether I will do the APCLB program or not. Anyway, my e-mail address is pgc253@nyu.edu. The idea of getting in touch before the start of the classes is great. I am from Spain and will be doing the Banking Regulation Arbitration and Dispute Resolution (I believe it is the accurate name although I should better check it before joining :-) program. I also applied for an individual room at Mercer, let's hope we can all make it! By the way, there is a Facebook group created (NYU LLM 2012) recently and I think it could be also an easy way to keep in touch. Regards and see you all soon!
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