Being that you are interested in Pharmacy and Dentristy I would suggest SUNY Buffalo. I went to this school myself and the Pharmacy program is amoung the best of all NY SUNY schools. Of those who graduate, 98% are placed in positions within the first year of school with a starting salary of $75K. The campus is HUGE with a large community of students. It's a mini-city within Buffalo. Facilities and programs are excellent.
I also went to SUNY Albany and SUNY New Paltz. I get around..lol.. what can I say.
Here's the deal on Albany- medium sized campus, facilities & programs are non impressive and non competitive. It's a party school and it shows.
As for New Paltz- small campus, small hippie town, again I was not impressed with course quality, facitlities and programs. I would definatly not recommend this school especially for your course interests.
At the same time Colombia & NYU are amoung the best of the best. Having these schools on your resume will bring you a LONG way. Although they are very competitive and my not offer you the best package, in the long run they will offer you the most opportunities. Plus living in the NYC area is always the best (in my opinion) for any college student. Lots to do. Lots of opportunities. Lots of options in a nutshell.
I would apply to ALL the schools you are interested. See who gives you the best package. This is very important! Don't limit your options.
I hope this is helpful
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