Hi, does anyone have aa sense of the difference & pros/cons between the Columbia and NYU post-bacc programs? It seems that Columbia has strong advising, which is great, but I'm having trouble finding in-depth information about NYU...
Hi, does anyone have aa sense of the difference & pros/cons between the Columbia and NYU post-bacc programs? It seems that Columbia has strong advising, which is great, but I'm having trouble finding in-depth information about NYU...
Hi, I am applying to NYU as well but am having a hard time deciding between NYU, Tufts, and Columbia. I heard that Columbia the classes were ridiculous and that the professors were not fair with grading/tests. What was it like at NYU? Were they super competitive?
Hi Gusbert,
I began the NYU post-bacc program this past summer and really have nothing but good things to say about it.
First, the environment is very non-competitive. The students all get along very well with each other. Many get involved in study groups and group volunteer work. We even manage to get together for happy hours whenever we can. I've made a lot of good friends at NYU and look forward to meeting more people like them as they come in.
The coursework itself is challenging but certainly manageable. The professors are very approachable and have so far made the academic experience at NYU very rewarding. I'm really excited to head back to school in a couple of weeks.
To discuss advising, I think it is very strong. Advisement takes the post-bacc program very seriously and will work very hard with individuals and with the group to make sure we get as much out of the program as we can. They made it very easy for me to make the transition back into school and once there, to branch out and help me get involved in extracurriculars.
I also began working as one of two student coordinators this past semester. We work closely with advisement and the students to come up with and head extracurricular projects and events. If anything, we act as additional points of contact for students to get questions answered, express concerns, and present ideas. We also help put together the projects and events I noted above.
I hope I've addressed some of your questions and helped you to make a more informed decision. If there's anything else you'd like to discuss, please feel free bring it up.
Best,
Daedalus
I am planning on applying to both the NYC Postbac and the Columbia Postbac. I'll have a 3.45 GPA, and around 5 volunteer/research positions under my belt. I took general chemistry at a community college 3 years ago, it'll be 4 by the time I apply, but didn't do well in the course, with a grade of a C, and would like to retake the course when i get to whichever university. What are my chances of getting admitted?
Hi, Does anyone have any comments on NYU vs Columbia postbac premed with regards to these topics:
1) Does NYU have a similar "accelerated sequence" that starts in the Spring and finishes in 1.5 yrs, like Columbia does?
2) What are the chances of getting into Linkage programs, at NYU vs at Columbia?
Thank you.
Do you guys know if linkage exists for Columbia undergrads who have completed all the premed requirements? Thanks in advance!
Do you guys know if the post bac classes are taken with undergrads for NYU & Columbia? Or is there a separate section for the post bac students?
Tyvm