HarenB

I had also applied to NYU and Columbia for DS, both of which turned me down however. I had also applied for a few Business Analytics programs (before getting this Penn decision change I was set on UCLA MSBA) however in the recent weeks have realised that my preferences lean more towards Data Science than Business Analytics. The main reasons that I applied to Penn in the first place is due not only to the established nature of the college but also in recent times they have been invested very heavily in improving their masters programs, especially those that are technology related. While the course is very new (two years old I think), I believe Penn will be putting lots of resources towards making the program the best it can be. Also even though the program is new some of the modules inside have been taught for longer than the program, and seem not only quite challenging but also very rewarding. In terms of working and studying I think you would be very very busy, and while NYU does facilitate part time enrollment it's up to you if you'd want to be working and studying at the same time for two whole years.

@ds2019 I recieved the same email! I was not expecting that at all but I was really hoping for Penn and was quite upset when I didn't get the offer. I will most likely be attending Penn, however if I were in your shoes it would be a tough choice. Firstly the program is a lot more established and has been going on for a longer time, as well as it is situated in NYU's own Data Science Institute, whereas Penn houses the course in the Engineering department. If you wish to work in New York then NYU has fantastic connections and will provide you with lots of assistance in getting a job at one of the top companies in the area. On the other side however the cohort at NYU is about double the size, and the course may feel more disconnected as a result. In all i'd suggest looking through the module options for both to get a rough idea of what the course of your studies would look like over the two years (or possibly 1.5 at Penn) and see which you prefer, as well as looking through the faculty and locations of both programs. Hope that helps!

Ah okay I'm in the opposite boat. GRE was 168/160/5 and current GPA of 4 (take that with a pinch of salt though, it's an international degree translated to GPA), but experience wise I'm below average I reckon. NYU seem to like releasing decisions at the end of the week though so I'm spending today praying!

I'd probably say for the DS ones it's Columbia > NYU > Penn > Northwestern. For the other ones I'm not too sure

Hey there, how many people are in the group if you don't mind me asking? Still waiting on a response from NYU (it's my top choice, but also applied to Penn, Columbia and UCLA). Also do you mind if I ask what your GPA/GRE scores are?