anyone?

That's ashame. I'd like to hear some responses as well.

the program is brand new, so there are very few graduates/current students... They seem to share faculty from all the other NYC 'prestigious' schools, so 'prestige' by association.

is it worth saving $70k? that's your call.

So I am getting similar instruction from the other NYC schools and saving $70,000... whats worth even discussing?


Am i totally out of line to assume that CCNY is a very well kept secret? they offer a program with instructors from other prestigious NYC universities... they offer a year master of urban planning program after their MArch 3 year program... Its dirt cheap... like i said what is there to really discuss?

i'm getting my m.arch at city college. about to graduate in may - my class is the fourth to complete this program. i would rate my education here as top notch, definitely on par with my undergraduate education which was at a "prestigious" institution. to be completely honest, the only notable difference is the bureaucratic nonsense that you may encounter here - given that this is a public institution. you don't get same the kind of white glove service when it comes to advising, registering, career services, etc. however, the individual faculty members that are dedicated to the graduate program more than make up for this. it's been quite an interesting and inspiring place to learn. the m.arch classes have remained fairly small (10 or so students per year) and there is a camaraderie (perhaps a product of the program still being in its infancy) that will hopefully continue.

if you haven't already come to visit ccny, you should.

i don't know anything about ccny... but, the main advantages of ivy league institutions (full disclosure: i'm in the phd program at upenn) is the close contact with really smart people/professors... given the amount of cross-pollination between all of the schools in NYC (plus princeton, upenn, harvard, etc.) i would think that any of the schools in NYC would be the next best thing... particularly if you're planning on staying in NYC...

You should go sit in on a review or a studio.

IMHO

I was thinking about applying for the urban design program, but after sitting in on a studio I changed my mind. it just wasn't for me.

For me i don't think i am really going to be satisfied unless i apply to programs that are almost more challenging then i can handle.

Even though you share faculty i would be really surprised if those professors expected the same from students at Columbia as they do CCNY.

It is a great deal, $$$ wise, but i think thats why most people end up going there, not because of the academic environment or challenge.

Not to knock the school. Its really great for what it is. I wish I had gone to undergrad there. But it’s just not for everyone.

bump

Thanks for bumping morgan! Any thoughts as to where you will end up?

I am still trying to figure out where I will go. I'll be in New York next week, and will try to stop in on CCNY. Will let you guys know if I have anything to report. Hopefully, it's not too late--I know the acceptance deadline is next Friday.

hey jason,

i didn't know you're considering ccny? :) yes, please do let us know your comments from visiting the school. thanks!

i'm mostly set on attending ccny for their urban design program.. finger crossed. but so far i have not turned down offers from pratt and columbia yet.

it'll be nice to already know one more person in nyc :) albeit thru faceless archinect.

i'm also wondering if anyone intends to create a facebook page for incoming ccny students?

morgan, seems like the UD program at CCNY is good choice based on cost and MIchael Sorkin alone. I'm not so sure what the M.Arch program is like though. I will check it out. As much as I'd love to be in New York, I will probably end up at Berkeley unless CCNY really impresses me. I'd like to go to Columbia, but I simply cannot afford it :(

Best of luck in your decision making process!