Question regarding CUNY

[nehs]

Originally Posted by StinaTado

If you want to stay in New York or the Northeast, they're fine. Like most state schools, the reputation dwindles as you go further away. I know several people who have done MFAs through Brooklyn College who have had wonderful experiences. I actually really wanted to go to a CUNY for my MFA, but they cut my program two weeks before applications were due. Sigh. They probably aren't worth it if you're coming from out of state and aren't getting a full ride.

thanks for your reply
I heard that SUNY has a good name all over the country. But,CUNY is very less known;
I'm looking at MFA too(Accounting??? ).
I did not even know brookyln college has MSA. Thannks for this info. let me check if there is time for this year fall or next year spring

[nehs]

Originally Posted by itshim

I think the familiarity with the school names in general are very local and don't extend even outside of the state for the most part. Academically, they are fine programs, especially with the costs of colleges these days. Personally, I'd recommend anyone in NYC to attend one unless you get into Columbia or a comparable financial aid package at a private. Otherwise, I would never recommend that anyone attend NYU, St Johns, Pace, LIU or Fordham over CUNY if you intend on footing the bill. For most of the programs, the cost at the privates isn't necessarilly going to translate into better job opportunities.

I am paying graduate school costs from my pocket.....Hence, I guess CUNY is the best bet then

I really thought the cost of the program /brand name of university will give me an edge of others. I guess that does not quite happen though

[itshim]

Originally Posted by nehs

I am paying graduate school costs from my pocket.....Hence, I guess CUNY is the best bet then

I really thought the cost of the program /brand name of university will give me an edge of others. I guess that does not quite happen though

Well keep in mind that the brand name of a school usually has a brand name for a reason--because they can offer more. They'll have research opportunities and funding that other programs may not have, but...the big but is...if you don't intend on taking full advantage of that, then it won't give you much of an edge; atleast not enough to justify the 30-40k difference in price.

[StinaTado]

Originally Posted by nehs

thanks for your reply
I heard that SUNY has a good name all over the country. But,CUNY is very less known;
I'm looking at MFA too(Accounting??? ).
I did not even know brookyln college has MSA. Thannks for this info. let me check if there is time for this year fall or next year spring

An MFA is a fine arts degree, so that's not what you're thinking of. You may be thinking of an MBA- if that's the case, Baruch (one of the CUNYs) has the best reputation for business.

[nehs]

Originally Posted by itshim

Well keep in mind that the brand name of a school usually has a brand name for a reason--because they can offer more. They'll have research opportunities and funding that other programs may not have, but...the big but is...if you don't intend on taking full advantage of that, then it won't give you much of an edge; atleast not enough to justify the 30-40k difference in price.

I Agree

[nehs]

Originally Posted by StinaTado

An MFA is a fine arts degree, so that's not what you're thinking of. You may be thinking of an MBA- if that's the case, Baruch (one of the CUNYs) has the best reputation for business.

thank you for the information.
Is the accounting program good at baruch(MS or MBA)? Do big 4 and other big corporations recruit there?

[FOReverxpeace]

Originally Posted by nehs

thank you for the information.
Is the accounting program good at baruch(MS or MBA)? Do big 4 and other big corporations recruit there?

I believe it's the MBA. And Baruch has one of the best accounting programs in the city. I'm not sure about companies that recruit there but all I have to say is that, keep your grades up and when you work hard enough, you will be wanted in many companies.

[fabolous]

for the most part manhattan

[nehs]

Originally Posted by FOReverxpeace

I believe it's the MBA. And Baruch has one of the best accounting programs in the city. I'm not sure about companies that recruit there but all I have to say is that, keep your grades up and when you work hard enough, you will be wanted in many companies.

thanks for the reply!
I plan to apply to baruch too...if I do not make it then I wil consider other programs of CUNY with hunter or queens college