#Columbia vs. Amherst (astrophysics/film)

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lone flare
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Neither Amherst nor Columbia are particularly known for their physics departments but Columbia’s is likely better because, as you mentioned, it’s in the heart of NYC with access to the best of the best. Not to mention it’s an Ivy League so I’m sure there are some highly awarded physicists teaching classes. As for film, again Columbia shines - besides LA, NYC is the place for aspiring movie-makers to live, and though I’m not familiar with Columbia’s program specifically I’m sure it’s amazing.

And I’m saying this as someone who loves Amherst and doesn’t like Columbia. I’m completely with you about the core curriculum, it’s a huge con in my eyes. But at the end of the day, I think Columbia is the best fit.

tame cobalt
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That’s fair! From what I’ve heard, Columbia’s film program focuses more on the theory side than production. I’m not sure about their physics program, to be honest.

calm carbon
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cost?

tame cobalt
calm carbon
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It seems you may enjoy the city environment of Columbia more

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as well as the student body size

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I would pick that for these reasons

tame cobalt
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yeah I definitely do enjoy the city more, i just like the curriculum less so im not sure how to reconcile those

sly ermine
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drop the tutorial pls

tame cobalt
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lmao do you mean to like get in

sly ermine
tame cobalt
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develop a working nuclear reactor in your backyard

sly ermine
tame cobalt
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man i wish i could give you a good answer, i dont even think my columbia essays are that good, just try your best (im assuming youre a junior?)

sly ermine
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i mean anything in ur app stand out?

tame cobalt
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im from a small town in oklahoma, maybe that but i really have no clue

sly ermine
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ig next year if u go to one of them u can ask the ao for ur files but thats a lotta work

sly ermine
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lol