#Pomona vs NYU

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gusty siren
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halp plz

soft moat
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but NYU has better name if you're Stern

gusty siren
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I did not go for stern

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I do not need aid

soft moat
gusty siren
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Ok

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Thanks

green tide
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pomona

marsh meadow
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pomona unless you really really like new york

gusty siren
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@marsh meadow why?

twilit condor
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Pomona

marsh meadow
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  • #1 Best LAC experience
  • Claremont Consortium
  • Small College + Medium Research Institution
  • Undergrad school is top-notch, ivy standard
  • 2nd/3rd best college in Cali
  • Met 100% of demonstrated need (no loans)
  • Lots of events in the niche community
  • Diversity is #1 in the US
  • Cute campus
  • They pay for everything!
  • High Rated Food and Dorms
  • Lots and lots of free food
  • Close connections with professors
  • An interdisciplinary powerhouse
  • itโ€™s in a really safe part of Cali
  • close to Silicon Valley and LA
  • Outstanding Research Grants
  • Awesome internship programs via CMC
  • Most students go to Stanford + Ivies for grad culture
  • Chill and laid-back culture
  • World-renowned professors
  • Awesome weather
  • Esteemed presence within the academic community (people turn down ivies and other top schools for Pomona all the time)
  • terrific programs across the board!
twilit condor
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^

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On the flip side yea nyu has more โ€œfameโ€ but it literally has no canpus

gusty siren
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i agree

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the only problem is i hate heat

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: (

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I am kinda worried though no ones heard of it

green tide
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nyu is prob better for u

marsh meadow
# gusty siren I am kinda worried though no ones heard of it

If you are concerned about social prestige, note that Pomona is still growing and will continue to become mainstream, but NYU is techically the most popular.

But if you are concerned about prestige in the eyes of employers and graduate institutions, Pomona is hands-down the top option