Columbia QMSS vs. NYU Econ MA -- seeking advice

[limbo]

I find it's really hard to choose between these two programs. Do you have any advice or information regarding these two programs?

Pros Columbia:

1. may have better reputation/fame!?

2. quantitative ability may be crucial to find a job

Pro NYU:

1. most courses are taught by adjunct professors, many of who have been working in the Street for quite along time, which makes this program looks very practical.

program website:http://qmss.columbia.edu/

http://econ.as.nyu.edu/page/ma

NYU Econ dept. directory

http://econ.as.nyu.edu/object/econ.directory

[blazinkev]

where did you end up going? I am making the same decision now. Do you have any advice in terms of entering the private sector.